5 Best Elk Hunting Backpacks

When you get the ALPS Outdoorz Commander + Pack Backpack, you're getting the Commander Freighter Frame PLUS a 5250 cubic inch Pack Bag. The Pack Bag is great for getting all your gear to your base camp. The Pack Bag includes a front pocket, spotting scope pocket, rifle holder, and 2 side accessory hinged pockets, in addition to the main compartment. Once you empty out your Pack Bag, it can be easily detached so the Commander can be used as a Freighter Frame also. The Commander Freighter Frame allows you to haul your meat from one place to the next. The Commander comes equipped with a unique lashing system to secure your meat. With as much weight as you'll be carrying, padded waist belt and shoulder straps are a must. There are pockets for your flashlight and knife, as well as a holder for your shooting stick on the lashing straps.

Features

• Durable Ripstop fabric
• Rifle holder
• Top loading
• Spindrift collar with drawcord
• Hydration pocket and port
• Frame and lashing straps included with pack bag
• Hold-open frame supports the structure of the pack
• Lower door access
• #10 zippers
• Internal horizontal divider
• Webbing loops for lashing

A lot can change in 25 years, but the versatility of the Badlands 2200 Backpack hasn’t. Every year, Badlands makes improvements, to reduce weight, enhance balance and mobility, and just plain make the 2200 a better bag. This year alone, Badlands made more than 25 enhancements, including a lighter, stronger magnesium frame, a weight-loss program that cut nearly a pound off and a tighter, slightly lower center of gravity for increased mobility.

Features

• Allite Super Magnesium Frame
• Carries Rifle or Bow
• Zippered Back-Panel Access
• Built-In Blaze-Orange Meat Shelf
• Hip-Belt Pistol Holster
• Easy-Access Hip-Belt Pouches
• Integrated Spotting Scope Pocket
• Molded Foam Suspension
• Reinforced Carrying Strap/Hanging Strap
• Aramid Bartacking on Stress Points
• Hydration Compatible (Up to 2L)
• Adjustable Waist Belt with Reverse Tightening
• Bino Connect Compatible (requires optional Bino Connect Kit)
• Badlands' KXO-50 Fabric
• Detachable Rifle/Bow Boot
• C6 DWR

The Sitka Gear Mountain Hauler 4000 is the perfect pack for day hunts or overnight stays when you need the ability to carry meat and horns out of the field simultaneously. The pack provides 3700 cubic inches of non-expanded volume for easy hiking with the capability to expand 800 cubic inches when needed. The internal load-hauling shelf and antler straps beg for the workload when it’s time to get your harvest out of the field. The T-6 6061 aluminum frame provides for an adjustable suspension and a strong chassis enabling you to carry loads upwards of 150 lbs. The two vertical exterior pockets hold most spotting scopes, tent poles or a Flash Shelter. The side pockets will hold tri-pods, trekking poles or water bottles. The triple-density foam waist belt maximizes comfort while Velcro placed on the waist belt holds most pistol holsters, bear spray, and other SITKA pack accessories.

Features

•  Velcro Hip Belt: Holds bear spray and most pistol holsters with ease.
• Molded and Reinforced Waist Belt: Comfortably and quietly trek in out of your spots with a heavy pack.
• T-6 6061 Aircraft-Grade Aluminum Frame: Enables you to carry loads upwards of 150 lbs.
• 3700 Cubic Inches of Non-Expanded Volume: Capable of expanding another 800 cubic when needed.
• Internal Hydration Sleeve: Accommodates bladders in excess of 3 liters.
• Two Vertical Exterior Pockets: Holds most spotting scopes, tent poles, or a Flash Shelter.
• 450-Denier Coated Polyester on Underside and Back Panels: 220-Denier Nylon to PU-Coated face and back.
• Stash Pockets: Quickly store layers while on the move.
• Main Pack Volume Expands from 2750 to 3700 Cubic Inches: Total max volume 4500 cubic inches, 5.75 lbs.

The Horn Hunter Full Curl Frame Backpack Combo was designed to haul out a complete deer in one trip, head, cape, and boned out meat. It is heavy but doable… The pack is built around our tough tubular aluminum frame, with adjustable shoulder straps for various torso lengths. We want the load to be tight to that frame, so we add triple strap side compression panels, with an adjustable load shelf on the bottom. It is all about compressing the load tight to your body! The two side compression panels have drop-down pockets for tripod, and spotting scope The frame also has a hydration pouch and large hip-pockets for easily accessible gear!! No more ropes or bungees! secure and compress the load in seconds with quick release buckles!!

Second pack: the frame with a detachable day pack- The day pack has multiple pouches and compartments to organize your gear. The pack also acts as an additional compression panel, designed to secure the load as the pack tightens down to the frame. Two gear grippers and a drop down pouch, allow for bow or rifle transport.

Features

• Approx. 2000 cubic inches
• 7.5 lbs
• HH13 “Hybrid Frame” (Solid Color Only)
• HH11 “Curl Pack” (This comes in the pattern mentioned in Choose a color option)
• Multiple internal compartments for better organization
• 1400 cubic inches
• Gear grippers with pull out gun/bow pouch
• Zip out shoulder straps allow for pack use separately from the frame

With the new Metcalf 75 you will have a full 75 liters of volume so you can carry everything you need to follow the herd ridge over the ridge. This pack features an upgraded ULTRA LIGHT MT frame that offers 75L of heavyweight capacity and the innovative OVERLOAD feature that keeps your gear clean. With a detachable lid, dual side pockets and full-length zip access, it's an ideal choice for hunters seeking an all-round utility pack.

Features

• Roll-top closure and one side zip allow you to access all your big items easily
• Ultralight frame built to minimize weight while maximizing load bearing capacity
• Redesigned 3-piece hip belt with soft-touch contact points
• New adjustable load lifters and optimized higher load shelf position

• External blaze orange frame tabs allow easy attachment for accessories such as the Stick-It or Gravelly 18
• Zippered pockets on the detachable lid allow easy and secure access to your essentials
• Multiple compression straps ensure your gear is secure
• Bag features multiple attachment points for lid straps so you can secure the lid no matter how much you pack
• Slide attachment points for lid straps when you want to run the bag without the lid and need to secure the roll-top closure
• Internal blaze orange ribbon loops for attaching small and medium Quick Attach Zoid Bags