I love hunting with a lumbar pack. I've used larger daypacks but just don't care for hunting in them. But I'm having issues finding a pack I really like.

I really like the looks of the Bison Gear Lost River pack but that no longer appears to be an option. I've looked around and what i have found are either too loud of a material (Mystery ranch pop up18) or too small or I have quality concerns. Any ideas or thoughts?

I used a Badlands pack and its like most with all the pockets, but it was quiet..Maybe a option..Good Luck..Jerry

Do you feel like you have to have camo? I use this Mountainsmith:Day model lumbar pack with the Strappettes (actually have two, one has flyfishing gear in it). High quality, durable. I have been using it for seven years or so. Two water bottle holders (or one water bottle holder and one box type Turkey call holder). It has a 13L capacity with bottom straps for carrying a jacket or rain gear. It comes with a cross body/shoulder strap but if you are going a distance or carrying weight the 4-point Strappettes are the way to go. Pack with the straps will run $120 MSRP, but I bet you can find them cheaper or on sale somewhere. Lifetime warranty out of Golden, CO.

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Pack in the color that I have.
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How the Strappettes work

I have used a ton of different brands but I absolutely love the pack from Alps Outdoorz (that's how they spell it).

The Big Bear lumbar pack ($89) can be converted to a regular pack and the little bear ($59) is more than big enough for most hunters.  Great quality and crazy comfort. 

I don't need camo. Just a soft quiet fabric. That is my only hang-up on the Mountainsmith pack. It is probably the top contender at this point. However, I just saw Angelo's post on Bison Gear being sold so I might hold off in hopes of landing a Lost River. But please keep the ideas coming in case ive missed something out there. I'm still not sure I can justify the cost of a Bison Gear pack.

Michael-

It is made of codura...  but after having been washed in the machine a couple of times it's pretty soft. I dont notice that it's any noisier than any other gear I have.

I dont feel like it makes a lot of noise in the brush or stalking in the understory.

OkKeith

Try to find a KOM lumbar pack or a Sleeping Indian lumbar pack.  Ive been using them for 20 years.

I'm not sure which part of Virginia you are in but you're welcome to try my Eberlestock Tailhook pack. I'll let it go for a song too.
Gone