(Part 2) Best hunting bags & belts according to redditors

Ok, you've got some nice stuff and some crap. Not going to argue with the money cause that's your choice. Let's go down this one thing at a time.

Why get a helmet and a hat? Helmets are hot and uncomfortable, and I'd just get rid of it. Instead, I'd just stick with the hat and use a one tigris mask.

For goggles, I'd go with the Pyramex I-force. They're dual-pane lenses to prevent fogging.

Can't go wrong with Crye, but I would not order from them. They take forever to ship. I just ordered a pair of paints from Optactical and it they shipped the next day. You'll also want the Airflex Knee pads as the pants don't come with them.

Have you tried on those boots? Always try them on before buying.

Have you looked into Ronin Tactics belts? They're super nife. A lot slimmer than the HSGI one, and stays in place with Velcro.

Condor isn't bad, but I'd recommend looking into chest rigs instead of palte carriers. Something like the Haley Strategic D3CR-x

Can't argue against Mechanix. Love mine.

IF you do go with a plate carrier and need pouches, I'd recommend the Blue Force Ten Speed pouches. Super low profile when mags aren't in it and basically sits flat.

Tacos are great, but you want the Modular one so it can go on Molle.


The Condor Pistol pouch is surprisingly nice for the price. I'd recommend that. Or HSGI Tacos.

I like my Orca Tactical EMT pouch. Cheap and good quality.

I don't know much about Hydration Carriers, but I would recommend the NCstar Small Backpack if you want something a bit bigger. I have 2. They're good quality and have room for a hydration bladder.

Get a two-point sling. I've heard good things about the Ferro Concepts Slingster and I use an LBX 2 point sling

That's a glock holster.

The Krytac LVOA isn't bad, but it's more expensive than others that perform the same simply because it looks fancy. I'd recommend either a different Krytac, or a VFC avalon

I've heard BAMF mags are alright, but never used them myself. I like PTS EPMs, though they are a bit expensive. They just feed great.

Don't get nimh batteries. Go with lipos. They're just better. This 7.4v 1200mah 20c will fit into Krytacs or VFCs. I use them in my VFC. I use a Tenergy Lipo charger. I would recommend looking at Hobbyking for batteries, as they're much cheaper, and getting the Imax B6AC charger.

.2g bbs? Really mate? I'd always stick with at least .28s. I like Elite Force and always use them.

For a scope, check out the UTG 1-4.5x28 cqb scope. It has 1-4.5x variable magnification and is very nice. I use it on my VFC and would definitely recommend it.

Don't know enough about lights to argue for or against it.

Don't get an Elite Force 1911. Just a few better that I can think of: KJW 1911, ASG CZ P-09 or SP-01, TM Hi-capa, and ICS BLE XAE

You were going to get better ammo for your pistol than your primary? Wat.

Do NOT use that silicone spray like Evike says or it will break your gun. I mean, spraying silicone oil into your mag? Idiots...

For my TM hi-capa, I've been using Light and Heavy murder oil and it seems to work fine. Light for the internals, heavy for the slide/frame.

Christ, that was a long comment. Any questions?

Nah, the belt was purchased from Amazon. Here is a link to the item if you were curious: Fox Outdoor Products Military Belt, Olive Drab https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00545WAFO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TOL1BbH1R1FE5

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VKMZQPQ/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_apip_glKBBPVuXn6sD

It took me forever to finally settle on one because I'm dumb picky. I really don't like the standard rectangular bag dopp kits because there's no organization, it's just stuff floppin about in there.

Any I got this one for a my last deployment and love it. I can hang it up if I want, there's storage for everything I needed and it lasted daily use (6 days a week for 6 months)

Here's a shot with a few things I used

Such as:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004R7L7YU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_SojNBb4J38AB7

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I4ST1FK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_XpjNBb8VRMBM9

https://www.cabelas.com/category/Hunting-Bags-Packs/104392080.uts

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F3U6UFK/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_1kRXAbK4VN3FT

Good enough for 2 pistols, 10 magazines, ears eyes, several boxes of ammo. I believe mine is the light duty.

Glad to help, I would also recommend a small range bag like this for shooting gear like glasses, hearing protection, and other range necessities. With the molle you can get various accessories for customization.

I hike the mountains in MT multiple times a month. Mostly day hikes but I also do 1-5 day trips whenever possible. I prefer the cold so my gear is oriented to that. I won’t give full descriptions but I’ll link you what I use very comfortably. You can check the items out up/downgrade as needed. At least you’ll have an idea of what can work.


Also, the bulk of my gear money is spent on comfort clothing, not the main items I list below. All wool. Head to toe. Can score nice wool at the good will/thrift store sometimes. Good luck!


Tent – 110.00 got mine on sale for 75.00 so look for deals


sleeping bag – ICW 84.95. I’m certain I paid less so shop around


backpack – Tenzig 2220. 149.95. Most comfortable pack I’ve owned. Currently year 2 of using it. I think I paid 200 so this might be a good deal


Boots – for day hike I use Field Blazer – 100ish bucks for above 0, and Woody Elite – 200ish bucks for below 0.


For multi day trips with no snow I use Ventilator – About 100ish bucks. They have low and mid. I own both but prefer the low.



My kit is always evolving but these are some things I always carry no matter what -


--My knife + ferrocerium rod. (I put hundreds of dollars into my knives - but you can carry a mora for 10.00)

--A lifestraw. (10 bucks?)

--My own medkit (pieced together based on needs over the years) (10-25ish bucks?)

--Extra socks. (Good wool socks - 6-15 bucks)

--Day hike - plastic military canteen. (buck or two at thrift) Multi day - Stainless steel cup/bottle system (40-80+ bucks, or can go aluminum for short term and half the price)

--Paracord + tarp. (15 bucks or less for both and in good weather + fire the tent isn't even necessary with these. If the bears are out I always use a tent though)

--Pocket fishing kit I made with extra fishing line. (5 bucks)


What's in my pocket - Bic lighter, phone, compass, chapstick, whistle, hand warmer packx3, instant coffee.


This is for me, solo hiking in the mountains. I often carry much more depending on what i'm out to do, but these are items that in my experience will never leave my pack. I also always carry my Alaskan.

Well I clicked this post without thinking, and I thought, why did I click this, I know nothing about purses! But when I read your description it sounds just like what I have! I have one of these in khaki. I really love it. It's small enough that it's not a pain to carry around, and I normally keep just my wallet, keys, and a few other random things like headphones, or a hat and gloves, or a water bottle. It's not big enough to fit all that at once but I think it's the perfect size. It's really sturdy, but the material is very flexible and it's more like a tote bag than a box with a shoulder strap. It's perfect for me but now that it's winter I kind of wish I had it in black. The only problem with it is that the velcro is starting to peel off a little because of constant use, but I might just remove the velcro since it's not 100% necessary. Anyway, I love this bag and I would recommend it. (It's also cheap!)

So I also do a lot of walk-in hunts and I have a dedicated blind bag that I really like. Its totally waterproof with a hard bottom, plenty of pockets, and spacious for fitting multiple thermoses of midnight black coffee. But, its a little cumbersome on longer walks. I also use this backpack- it is about 100x more comfy than cheaper mesh decoy bags and the shotgun sleeve is awesome- I can go hands free easily. Its big enough to fit at least 2 dozen decoys and my waders. I have 2 of them- when I hunt with a buddy or 2, we'll each have a pack and divide the load so an otherwise long slog turns into a stroll. Its only drawback is that it is huge and has a mesh bottom (so water drains out when you fill it with wet decoys), so it won't really protect calls, shellboxes, or other things you might bring.

I have a Jet Sled that is super useful for hauling decoys and heavy stuff- we use this a lot.

I also like this backpack- its basically a heavy duty dry bag with backpack straps and some extra pockets sewn on. Its a great gear bag that is easy to carry and/or throw in the boat- very versatile. Its big enough to hold all "blind bag" stuff you could possibly need and it will stay dry. The exterior straps make good tie-down points for other gear too. It's pretty simple, but it works well.

I have the Mojo backpack as well and its great for storing and hauling mojos, since it has a bunch of purpose built pockets for the batteries, wings, stakes, and bodies. It will easily hold 3 mini mojos and all their accessories. But its a pretty specific pack, so we use it if we're taking mojos somewhere, but otherwise it just holds mojo gear for storage in the shop.

I don't know how much stuff you're trying to carry but ill link the one I have below. Its basically my EDC bag, I don't like my pockets stuffed all day long. One side has an organizer section, pens, power cables, leatherman, flashlights. The middle section is advertised to hold an iPad but I was able to fit 3 boxes of 120rd American eagle 5.56 in there. The pistol carrying side is all Velcro so you will need some type of Velcro holster and a small TSA type lock. I can fit my 5" Xd with tlr1 and about 3 mags. My wife calls it my purse but I love the thing. And being from Ca about the closest I'm gonna get to CCW for the time being.

Maxpedition Incognito Duo Shoulder Bag, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U6AEM0S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_LXHkxb0R4VW39

This - Not the cheapest option, but works well.

Backpacks aren't my thing, but I do like the stuff by Flight Outfitters, including their "Thrust Sling Pack": https://www.amazon.com/Flight-Outfitters-Thrust-Sling-Pack/dp/B00YZ6I2SC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?srs=12023111011&ie=UTF8&qid=1511306115&sr=8-14&linkCode=ll1&tag=analyticalaviator-20&linkId=673b937d1bbbfa0d93222b6369771bec

Got this for my stepdad last year for Christmas and he loves it.

>The whole thing is about intent to conceal.

That's the thing: Putting a firearm in a case in a bag isn't inherently intent to conceal, but just a byproduct of the convenience of carrying something in a backpack.

Would a backpack designed for range use count as being reasonably likely to contain a firearm?

What about a company branded backpack?

I use the GPS Handgunner bag . It's pricey, but it was a gift and I love it a little more every time I hit the range

EDIT: I don't have the rolling version. I just linked a little bit too quickly, I guess. But i do like the idea

I'm 5'6" 215lbs. I don't have a problem waiting until Christmas to get something good but I desperately need something a little better until I can make it to Christmas. It looks like some people use Osprey as well but maybe it's geared towards a different audience? https://www.osprey.com/us/en/category/technical-packs/hiking/

This one looks good and is the cheapest one I could find from 5.11 tactical that had the waist strap.

https://www.amazon.com/5-11-Tactical-Backpack-Support-56319/dp/B01CNON0MU/ref=sr_1_36?keywords=5.11+tactical+ruck&qid=1565799158&s=gateway&sr=8-36

( 5.11 Tactical Havoc 30 Backpack, MOLLE 25L, 500D/1050D Nylon 1.5" Waist Belt w Ammo & Armor Support, Style 56319)

ALPS OutdoorZ NWTF Grand Slam Turkey Vest, Standard Obsession https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EUUREF4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_0PvPybJBZ6FEV

Anyone looking for a best, I suggest this one. Just got it on Amazon for $100 off. It took a couple weeks to come in and just arrived yesterday. I loaded it with my gear today and tested out the seat/frame. I'm impressed so far. Going to take it out in a couple weeks to really test it out while I'm scouting.

This is probably the cheapest, it's not a common size, and the people that play with a real Barrets have money for fancy hard shell cases.