Canonical: https://lonetrail.co/pages/lp-guide-hunting-day-pack # What a hunting day pack needs, and what it does not ## What a hunting day pack needs, and what it does not | Lone Trail Buyer's guide ## What a hunting day pack needs, and what it does not Twenty-five litres is the honest size for a day hunt. The features that matter at that size are noise, weapon carry, and what happens when you actually kill something. **$90**SB1 25L Hunting Backpack [Shop the SB1 25L Hunting Backpack](https://lonetrail.co/products/sb1-25l-hunting-backpack) [Game Bags 5 Piece Set, $70](https://lonetrail.co/products/game-bags) ## Start here Day pack shopping goes wrong in two directions. Either you buy a multi-day pack and carry the bulk of it every single day, or you buy a hiking pack that has no idea what to do with a bow. A hunting day pack is a narrow product. Here is what it has to get right. **Lifetime warranty**Seam, buckle, magnet or zipper fails from how it was made, we replace it. **30 days, free returns**On unused gear. If it does not fit your optics, send it back. **Free shipping over $20**Most orders ship free. ## The things worth checking Use these on any brand's product, not just ours. ### Fabric noise A pack rubs against you constantly, which makes it a bigger noise source than most gear. The SB1 puts StealthStalk brushed tricot with a TPU coating on every exterior panel to cut the scrape and crinkle. ### Hands-free weapon carry On a steep sidehill this is the feature you notice. A padded carry system that takes a compound bow or a full-size rifle and leaves both hands free changes how you move through country. ### Rain protection that is already there A rain cover you left in the truck is not a rain cover. An integrated one that deploys in seconds cannot be forgotten. ### Somewhere for meat This is what separates a hunting pack from a hiking pack. A drop-down load shelf between the pack and hipbelt lets a quartered game bag ride outside, so it is not in with your food and layers. ### Water An internal hydration sleeve with bladder hangers, so the weight sits on your back rather than in a side pocket. ### Capacity honesty 25L holds a full day-hunt kit: rangefinder, calls, gloves, snacks, rain gear, a kill kit and layers. It does not hold a five-day camp and should not pretend to. ## The SB1, and what it costs The SB1 25L Hunting Backpack is $90. StealthStalk on every exterior panel, ripstop nylon inside, padded bow or rifle carry, an integrated rain cover, a hydration sleeve, a drop-down load shelf and exterior MOLLE. Coyote brown, which blends across terrain and seasons and pairs with any camo system. It is light enough to forget on an all-day hunt, and there is a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects behind it. If you are building a full kit, the Game Bags 5 Piece Set at $70 is the natural pairing, because the load shelf exists for exactly that. ## Specifications | Capacity | 25L, sized for full-day hunts | | --- | --- | | Exterior | StealthStalk brushed tricot with a TPU coating | | Interior | Ripstop nylon | | Weapon carry | Padded system for compound bows or full-size rifles, hands free | | Weather | Integrated rain cover, deploys in seconds | | Hydration | Internal sleeve with bladder hangers | | Load shelf | Drop-down shelf between the pack and hipbelt | | Color | Coyote brown | | Warranty | Lifetime against manufacturing defects | ## Questions ### Is 25 litres enough for a day hunt? Yes. It holds a rangefinder, calls, gloves, snacks, rain gear, a kill kit and extra layers, with water in the hydration sleeve. ### Can it carry a bow and a rifle? It carries either. The padded system holds compound bows or full-size hunting rifles while keeping both hands free, with adjustable retention straps for stability. ### Does it come with a rain cover? Yes, and it is integrated into the pack, so there is nothing separate to lose. ### Can I haul meat with it? A drop-down load shelf folds out between the pack and the hipbelt. Buckle a quartered game bag onto it and keep the main compartment for your gear. ### What color is it? Coyote brown. ## Lifetime warranty, and 30 days of free returns If a seam, buckle, magnet or zipper fails because of how it was made, send us a photo and we replace it. [Shop the SB1 25L Hunting Backpack, $90](https://lonetrail.co/products/sb1-25l-hunting-backpack)