Daypack VS bumbag

[wild goose]

You have camp set up, going out for a full days hunt. You want to pack all the essentials for a full day including a bit of gear should things not go to plan.

Do you pack you DAYPACK or BUMBAG (or similar type thingy)?

Which one and why/preferences?

[North East]

You will not fit jack s**t into a bumbag.

[wrenchman]

stick with the day pack better to have it and not need it then need it and not have it

[cruze82]

I use my old issue webbing when just going for a short walk around , you still get the advantage of the backpack style straps but all the weight is down on your hips and it feels well balanced

[1290]

Is a bumbag a 'fanny pack' kind of thing?
theyre for the metrosexual type aren't they?

What are you carrying? a bottle, snacks, gps, ammo....they'll fit in a sturdy (or 2) ex-mil pouch hung off a webbing belt.

[AusC]

Bum-bag just gets in the way and doesn't hold much.

Slim profile back pack's a better option.

[ebr love]

You will not fit jack s**t into a bumbag.

Day pack.

[Tiiger]

For what you can fit in a BB you might as well put it in your pockets.

[sally-bee]

Is a bumbag a 'fanny pack' kind of thing?
theyre for the metrosexual type aren't they?

Not if they're in camo?

[Bourt]

Get a 2 or 3 litre camel pack.

Only ads a couple of inches to your back so won't get in the way, more distributed weight than having a heavy water bottle in one pocket and there are options with a few pockets built in that would hold the same as a bumbag.

[Jack V]

The main issue with a true Military style bum bag is they trip you over if you need to run at full pace . Some bum bags are actually just belt pouches at the rear and worn much higher up . They are ok as far as balance goes. However a small day pack is way better as you can carry more with less strain on your waist and it's quick and easy to drop the pack when you need to rest . Weight around the waist will fatigue you faster than the same weight distributed over the shoulders .

[VICHunter]

Just me here, but anything that sits out like a bum bag does I'm always catching on trees or whatever as you slide past.

Shooting in the forest anyway.

Open field hunting not a problem. I'm voting for the backpack too though.

[Oldbloke]

I'm different. Shoulder bag. Lol. Never liked back packs and the bum bag I have is too small. Also shoulder bag you can grab what u want any time without taking it off.

[Oldbloke]

I'm different. Shoulder bag. Lol. Never liked back packs and the bum bag I have is too small. Also shoulder bag you can grab what u want any time without taking it off.

[tom604]

three times old bloke full day hunt, both the bum bag and the backpack, but i do carry a lot of water, two 600mil bottles wont cut it for a full day so i carry extra in the backpack

[Oldbloke]

3 times. Lol. Just driving my point home. I love samsung.

[Oldbloke]

The irish samsung tab is at it again. To be sure, to be sure.

[brett1868]

I have both and it depends what rifle I'm grunting around as to which pack I use. Small rille on sling I prefer a day pack, big rifle I prefer bumbag as I use a biathlon sling which rules out using a daypack. I carry 2 700ml canteens no matter which pack I'm using cause you can survive without food but without water you're soon f***ed.

[wild goose]

I have both and it depends what rifle I'm grunting around as to which pack I use. Small rille on sling I prefer a day pack, big rifle I prefer bumbag as I use a biathlon sling which rules out using a daypack. I carry 2 700ml canteens no matter which pack I'm using cause you can survive without food but without water you're soon f***ed.

Thanks brett1868

I have recently started to carry my water in a stainless steel (unpainted) canteen with titanium mug around the base as these also allow me to boil water/cook should the need occur. Have always used a bladder or the plastic Nalgene bottles but have recently made the switch to metal.

[Jack V]

It depends a lot on what type of hunting. If you chase pig dogs then you don't want anything flapping about or long straps hanging down that will hang you up on the scrub as you run through it . I have seen a couple of injuries that way even got hurt myself once. The neat fitting back pack is best for that. If you stalk deer then it's no as frantic as chasing dogs so other options could work ok . You have to look real hard at what you actually do and tailor your gear to suit that .
20 years down the track you have suffered enough failures to know exactly what you need . There is so much technology now a days that it is very easy to be over equipped .

[Monty]

Working hard to rack up the post count there Oldbloke

[Skadoo]

It depends a lot on what type of hunting. If you chase pig dogs then you don't want anything flapping about or long straps hanging down that will hang you up on the scrub as you run through it . I have seen a couple of injuries that way even got hurt myself once.

Done that once.

Moving at a good pace then ziiiiiip. Suddenly wearing a belt 5 notches too small.

[Jack V]

It depends a lot on what type of hunting. If you chase pig dogs then you don't want anything flapping about or long straps hanging down that will hang you up on the scrub as you run through it. I have seen a couple of injuries that way even got hurt myself once.

Done that once.

Moving at a good pace then ziiiiiip. Suddenly wearing a belt 5 notches too small.

Yeah it pulls you up pretty quick.

In the jungle they have this barbed vine they call Gotyou vine and boy don't that grab you like a octopus on heat and a million tiny hooks dig into your skin.

You lay there in agony until they can cut you out with secateurs and knives .

[Combat_Wombat]

I have both but have been using the bum bag with a camel back a lot more. Carry a knife small first aid kit and a few rounds of ammo in both but the backpack is only there if I'm taking lunch out.

I know the "R" word is a bit scary to you old farts but bumbag wins every time where running is involved.

[Warrigul]

I know it is daggy but I now use a vest similar to a fly fishermans. Spreads substantial loads far better and doesn't impede me at all.

[Jack V]

I have both but have been using the bum bag with a camel back a lot more. Carry a knife small first aid kit and a few rounds of ammo in both but the backpack is only there if I'm taking lunch out.

I know the "R" word is a bit scary to you old farts but bumbag wins every time where running is involved.

Well it can't be a true military bum bag then.

[Combat_Wombat]

Well it can't be a true military bum bag then.

Can't say for sure because I've only used a civvy one but I'm not carrying anywhere as much weight as the army lads would.

My observation is that I don't really feel the weight shifting while you run when it's hanging off your hips but a full bag bounces around too much and is a pain in the arse.

[effex]

I know it is daggy but I now use a vest similar to a fly fishermans. Spreads substantial loads far better and doesn't impede me at all.

Well, you're not there to impress the Roos with your fashion sense are you

[anthillinside]

I know it is daggy but I now use a vest similar to a fly fishermans. Spreads substantial loads far better and doesn't impede me at all.

Well, you're not there to impress the Roos with your fashion sense are you

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[Oldbloke]

You lay there in agony until they can cut you out with secateurs and knives

I often cary a small pair of those in my kit for the blackberries, bloody great.