We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more I'm a turkey junkie. I'm chasing 49, will hunt four states in April and May, and have ...

Every year, the load of gear I need to carry afield while hunting seems to increase. Hunting knives, elk calls, gloves, binoculars, snacks, camera gear, phone battery banks—all of it needs a place.

Hunting backpacks are a personal choice. They must carry very specific items and, in the case of big-game packs, handle massive loads of meat after a kill. But they must remain light and nimble for ...