Thread: Medium size / overnight pack recommendations 2024

Hi guys,

Thanks for the feedback. From the sounds of it I may be better of just sticking to my Macpac Cascade 75L for all overnight situations. It handles big meat pack outs really well, the only issue with it is the bulk and height of it when its empty makes it a pain for hunting in brush and scrub. Does anyone take a smaller pack for day hunting that they carry within their main pack on those big missions. I.e something that is lower profile and is a quiet material like a pikau?

Yeah I used to do that often and still do occasionally. Pikaus are handy because you can just chuck them in the wash as well.
Another small pack that is handy are the likes of the 25l huntech ones. Don't take up much room in your main pack, only about $100, lightweight, quiet, have a few pockets and you can easily chuck them in the washing machine as well. They are not super durable though so won't last forever but for the price not so much an issue.

@flounderingAround You could try compressing down your Macpac Cascade. Another option, along the lines of what Micky Duck is suggesting, sew up a old fleece cover with elastic on, as a cover for the macpac. I did one up for my Exo with sleeve and backpack when hunting with it. I've gone back to my TwinNeedle Capsule 2 for hunting from - enjoy the freedom of movement, and will use the Exo to carry stuff in and out - enjoy the shoulder and back comfort.