Hunters need the best hunting backpacks—whether it’s a Midwest hunt for whitetails or a walk through the Rockies searching for elk. Like most outdoor gear, modern-day packs are comfortable, purposeful ...

Today's best hunting backpacks use durable materials and reliable features to help you make the most of your efforts. While each hunting backpack is personal to the hunter, there are some key ...

Hunting backpacks are a personal choice. They must carry very specific items and, in the case of big-game packs, handle massive loads of meat after a kill. But they must remain light and nimble for ...

Every year, the load of gear I need to carry afield while hunting seems to increase. Hunting knives, elk calls, gloves, binoculars, snacks, camera gear, phone battery banks—all of it needs a place.

Donnie Vincent is many things. He’s an intrepid backcountry hunter whose exploits in the Alaskan wilderness were chronicled in Michael Easter’s best-selling book The Comfort Crisis. He’s a no-BS, tell ...

Fit There’s no way to precisely judge the fit of a pack without actually testing it in person, but it’s the one dimension that can render a pack painful or impossible to use properly. Luckily, many ...