How many of you carry a backpack

[DOUBLE.A]

I don't go anywhere in the woods without my backpack.

[Cuz]

Really? that fits in your bag?

From Wikipedia:
A toboggan is a simple sled which is a traditional form of transport used by the Innu and Cree of northern Canada. In modern times, it is used on snow to carry one or more people (often children) down a hill or other slope for recreation.

Lol. In Texas a toboggan is a cap, dude.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knit_cap

A knit cap, originally of wool, though now often of synthetic fibers, is designed to provide warmth in cold weather. Many variants exist, with many names, such as (to)boggan (Southern American English) and stocking cap or watch cap (American English).

[Atfulldraw]

Wait, wouldn't the Ozonics negate the scent of the backpack?

he's old, but sharp as a tack!

[rladner]

Lol. In Texas a toboggan is a cap, dude.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knit_cap

A knit cap, originally of wool, though now often of synthetic fibers, is designed to provide warmth in cold weather. Many variants exist, with many names, such as (to)boggan (Southern American English) and stocking cap or watch cap (American English).

I know, I'm just teasing. It actually comes from "Toboggan-Cap" (cap worn while using a toboggan sled) but the "cap" was dropped at some point somewhere along the way. It was never really ever a conflict in the south since there isn't much snow so most of the south has never actually owned a real toboggan so there was never any confusion between the two.

It just humored me a little

[RAGUIRREJR]

Always carry my backpack

Binos, rangefinder, knives, flashlights, extra batteries for flashlights, phone, camera, first aid kit, scent blocker, grunt call, rattle bag, hydration pack, gatorade, water, snacks, tp, scentless hand sanitizer, tape, paracord, wallet with license, bug repellent, gloves, facemask, extra release/ammo, lighter, bow holder, clothing depending on weather cold/hot, & my backpack will hold my sitting chair & bow so my hands are free if need be.

I usually sit all day so I need my backpack. If I were to just go and sit in a stand then I might lighten my backpack some, but I would probably still carry it with me.

[Eric Pence]

At last count, I have eight different backpacks just for hunting.

I've tried everything from fanny packs to sling packs, to Badlands - currently I have two BL packs that I am using - a small one and a bigger one.

My motto is that it is better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.

I have 4 Eberlestocks...I carry everything in them from glasses to rope to the book I am reading as well as my Nikon Camera..Each Backpack has its own time of year and gear in it..

[Chrisj81]

Never leave without mine!!!!

[Pistol]

Yes, I have too many, actually. I can't seem to hunt without one. They are way too handy. I just bought a new fanny pack today because I didn't like my last one. I will spray it down good with scent killer spray and then leave it outside in the tree to air out until I hunt again.
I usually use a fanny pack when it is warmer and a small backpack when it is cooler, because I tend to carry most of my gloves/ hat/ coat/ sweater to the stand and put them on when I get there, so I don't get too hot on the way.

[Smart]

Always carry a backpack deer hunting and a blind bag duck hunting. I am an over-preparer but it never fails I or a buddy needs something in them. It gives me a nice central location for all my necessities hunting related. If I need it, I know where it is at. If I carried it in my pockets every time, I'd lose it all eventually.

It also makes for an effortless walk in without all my stuf. We park 400-800 yards away from the blinds and it's nice to have on the back for the walk in versus in my hands and pockets..

Another positive is because it is a nice central location, it is an easy grab and go every time I head to the lease or blind...no "do I have this", "where is that?".... "I just had this yesterday where is it now?"......just spray down... grab and go....

[Scooby]

I do. I carry a small igloo camo backpack cooler thingy. It has a lot of pockets to store stuff and the main pocket is also a cooler. Mostly use it for regular storage. But it comes In handy for a two person eve hunt

[Texifornia]

No way I would ever make it out the door without a pack. Yes it can carry scent but if you treat it right you shouldn't have any worries

[Snakelover]

I carry what amounts to TWO day packs.

One is a day pack type camera bag with DSLR with long lens, a video camera, 2 GoPro cameras, external video microphone, spare camera batteries and SD cards. Yeah it takes a lot of stuff to self-film hunts and take pictures.

The second day pack is used to carry a bag of hand corn, the ozonics, toilet paper, the SD cards for the game cameras, flashlight, sometimes a thermocell, sometimes a book, snacks and a drink.

I put the camera bag on my back, wearing it conventionally, arms through both straps. Then I put the other day pack over my left arm as if I were going to wear it backwards. Then I latch the chest strap of the camera bag over the shoulder strap of the day pack, which keeps it from wanting to slide off my left shoulder. Bow in my right hand resting on my right shoulder and I'm good to go. Sounds more complicated than it is. It's a pretty good load, but manageable.

[CaptainDave]

I never head to the blind without my backpack. There's just too many little items to carry - bottle of water, thermocell, binos, spare release, knife, pistol, mask, gloves, flash light, dry zip lock for wallet and phone, etc, etc.

[Tyler's Outdoor]

This is the one I carry. http://www.basspro.com/RedHead-Prima...3030307014435/
It always carry my scent killer, buck bomb scents, binos, grunt call, rattling horns, pocket knife, flashlight, cameras, water reservoir, snacks, and anything else I feel needs to go with me for the day.

[1520]

Backpacks are great for anything you need or might want to have with you.