There’s been a lot of new backpack options hit the mark in recent years and the new designs and innovation continue for 2024. Backpacks of all sizes are being introduced for just about every hunting adventure out there, as well as plenty of upgrades and additions that have made great packs even better.
Check out the latest new hunting backpacks for 2024 below.
Mystery Ranch Metcalf Upgrades
Mystery Ranch is at the top of the food chain when it comes to rugged packs built specifically for the hunter. Their Metcalf pack is a favorite for many hunters that hike into the backcountry each season. For 2024, the Metcalf will now consist of three new pack sizes ranging from 50 to 100 liters. These packs will rest on the new ULTRA LIGHT MT frame, a piece of engineering and design that is unmatched in its category.
The Metcalf 50, 75 and 100 are rich in features with interior and exterior attachment points for customization. The series sports a roll-top closure with one side zip to allow easy access to large items. Zippered pockets on the lid are just where you need them, creating secure and simple access to smaller accessories.
The ULTRA LIGHT MT frame is a minimalistic platform focused on functionality and in the field comfort. Mystery Ranch’s lightest hunting frame to date was achieved by tapering the bottom width and streamlining the waistbelt. The new Metcalf Series will also offer new colorways that Mystery Ranch has recently introduced. The Metcalf will be available in Foliage and Subalpine, with updated options of “Buckskin”, and “Ponderosa.”
Price – $519 – $579
Mystery Ranch Treehouse Series Now in Bottomland
For 2024, Mystery Ranch has also added the Mossy Oak Bottomland camo pattern to their popular Treehouse Series line of backpacks for whitetail hunters. The super popular backpack line, paired with the hottest camo pattern in the country, make for a combination deer hunters are sure to love.
Stone Glacier Tokeen 2600
If you’re looking for an ultra-light backpack for the backcountry, Stone Glacier has you covered with their latest release for 2024. The new Tokeen 2600 is built from the chassis of Stone Glacier’s ultralight Terminus packs with a minimalist design specialized for scouting, day trips, and endless everyday applications. An internal frame efficiently carries heavier items like spotting scopes and large water bladders while keeping the overall pack weight low. Stone Glacier’s ULTRA fabric stands up to abuse from abrasion while providing a high level of water resistance to keep gear safe and dry. Two external zippered pockets, one internal zippered pocket, an internal sleeve sized for spotting scopes or water bottles, and multiple internal tri-slide points provide a variety of storage configurations. Whether you’re heading out for a long day of scouting, or tracking cats in three feet of snow, the Tokeen is tough as nails, ultralight, and ready to go to work.
Price – $349
Tenzing Day Pack Series
The Tenzing 1500 Bag boasts a burr-proof, 300-denier ripstop Honeycomb Poly Oxford outer shell outfitted in New Mossy Oak Bottomland camo, allowing it to blend perfectly into the hardwoods. Inside the 1,500-cubic-inch main compartment you’ll find ample storage space, including three open-top grab pockets, two zippered pockets and a fold-down gear organizer. Plus, it features three exterior zippered pockets, two expandable side pockets with adjustable compression straps and trademarked Daisy Chain customization for attaching additional gear. Pair that storage space with its hydration bladder compatibility, and you’ve got a pack that has your back for years to come. The Day Pack series of packs also includes the Day Pack 1200, 2100 and 2300.
Price – $179 – $249
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