Hunting Pack Options - Backpacks, Day Packs, Bags & More
Are you in the market for a new hunting backpack? Maybe you need a hunting day pack that keeps your favorite accessories within easy reach. Perhaps you need a larger bag that can withstand the backcountry along with you. From duffel bags to hunting backpacks and everything in between, you can count on Sitka Gear to deliver the highest quality for the best value.
Hunting Backpack Selection Tips - What size do I need?
A quality hunting pack will survive many intense trips through rough terrain. Active hunters may need several types of bags to accommodate different hunting trips. Keep the following factors in mind as you browse our diverse pack collection and select the right one for your next adventure:
Full size
Straps
Interior space
Pocket design
Material
Weight
Some bags have optional accessories that allow you to adjust the fit to your preferences. To save some money, try to pick packs that fit your needs for multiple hunting adventures. You can also use many hunting backpacks for hiking and other outdoor activities or even packing for travel. As a hunter, who doesn't love versatility?
What Material Is Best for a Hunting Backpack?
Across SITKA’s lineup, our packs built for the heaviest, wet-weather hauls lean on high-tenacity nylon ripstop that’s polyurethane-coated inside and out—like the Mountain Hauler 4000’s 220-denier body with 450-denier reinforcements—because it pairs low weight with serious abrasion resistance and reliable water shedding. For situations where absolute silence trumps brute strength, SITKA overlays our frames with high-loft jacquard Berber fleece, as seen on the Fanatic Pack, to muffle every rustle while still offering enough durability for whitetail stand work. Taken together, our packs show that coated nylon ripstop is the all-around best material for most hunting backpacks, while specialty fleece is the go-to add-on when stealth is mission-critical.
What to Pack in a Hunting Backpack
Pack with purpose: start with your weapon-specific essentials—ammo or arrows, a razor-sharp knife, game bags and paracord for clean, efficient meat care—then add optics and calls to close the distance. Keep yourself oriented and connected with a GPS or map-and-compass backup plus a satellite communicator, and cover emergencies with a headlamp, fire starter, whistle and a compact first-aid kit. Round it out with an insulating
hunting jacket or rain layer, 2-4 L of water (filter or tabs for refills) and high-calorie snacks; for multi-day hunts, layer in lightweight shelter and sleep gear. Organize small kits in stuff sacks so the tools you need are always in reach, and tailor the load for weather, terrain and hunt duration—nothing extra, nothing missing.
Hunting Bags Ready to Ship
Sitka Gear is ready to help you pack for your next outdoor escapade. Whether you're big game hunting, fly fishing, or any other hunt pursuit, browse our extensive collection of backpacks and bags to select the ones that fit your needs at the moment. Come back often to see what hunting equipment we may come out with next. We're always excited to reveal our newest bag and
hunting gear designs.
