Home / Packs Default sorting Sort by popularity Sort by average rating Sort by latest Sort by price: low to high Sort by price: high to low Showing all 7 results. Hidden Woodsmen haversack in earth brown. 2019 version. Used one season. No tears and all zippers work. Works great when using a back quiver. Big enough to carry what you need for a day hunt and small enough to stay out of the way.
Here’s my most current DIY Survival Kit list of what I incorporated in the new Hidden Woodsmen Survival Kit (the Possibles Pouch two.). I consider I have all but 1 of Dave Canterbury’s 10 C’s covered in this kit. Can you inform which 1 is missing?
I really want a complete set of Hidden Woodsmen packs and bags. I want the Deep Woods Ruck, the Day Ruck, and the Haversack. Here are the reasons I don’t have them.First, the Deep Woods Ruck. It is designed to fit on the ALICE pack frame. I do dislike the large ALICE pack. It is just uncomfortable.
I am afraid that the DeepWoods Ruck will be uncomfortable as well. Plus the Deep Woods Ruck is no longer listed on Malcom’s webpage. I might have just missed out on this one.Second is the Day Ruck. 25 Liters is just too small. I seldom do day trips, Typically I will leave out Saturday morning and come back Sunday afternoon.
In the near future these should turn into 3 day drips, maybe even 5 days. I can add the Hidden Woodsman side pouches and that will go a long way towards solving the too small problem, although I think I will still be pushed for room. Add the Haversack and the space issue goes away I think, but I am toting two loaded bags.Which brings us to the Haversack. It’s basically fine just the way it is. I do wish it had an axe sleeve on the front though.There you have it. Why I don’t have any Hidden Woodsman gear. Whatever else I acquire will mostly have to happen to the next year, as when I retire I expect spare funds to be limited.
What gear I have going into 2021 will likely be it. I have a bit of surplus gear, the LL Bean Continental (which by the way I am very fond of. It has proven itself adequate for summer overnighter, but a bit lacking for winter forays, I have to hang my underquilt under the pack)I am also fond of Helikon-Tex and have a good representation of their bushcraft line of equipment. I have the Matilda inbound and will purchase the Swagman Roll as soon as the tan one becomes available. I figure this to be my primary gear.A bit of my feelings about the Hidden Woodsmen gear. Do you think I will be disappointed if I don’t purchase it?
Are my assessments correct? Just looking for opinions. I haven’t purchased any of his gear for much of the same reasons you listed. Day pack in my mind needs to be at least 35-40 liters. Winter outings require more gear / layers that are bulky, needing a larger pack. Add in any over nighters = more gear and more space needed. The modern internal frame packs just carry gear more conformable IMO than frameless or the Alice frames.
Again, just my opinion. Also, I always take my two young boys, so I need a little more space to help carry gear. Especially on overnighters.
I am not a gram counter, but I do pack light as I can. I use titanium for all possible gear.
At the same time, there are certain items I always pack. I always take my big bore revolver, an axe, saw, fixed blade knife, multi tool, trauma kit, headlamp, flashlight, and PLB (personal locator beacon). Along with the other 10 essentials. I live in remote Grizzly country, and feel have to bring these items even on day hikes.
Our day hikes are usually 5-10 miles. Overnight trips 15-20 miles.I have tried several packs. Problem with most packs is, no external pockets. I like to organize my gear. My favorite pack currently is the Ray Mears Leaf Cutter.
It’s a 58 liter pack, internal frame, exterior pockets bring it up to 90 liters. It’s pretty light weight at 4 lbs.I should mention, my shoulder holster, one side gun, other side is a possibles pouch that I carry my 10 essentials in. This balances the weight perfect. And in case I get separated from my pack, I still have by base kit with me.I have tried many combos with different packs, holsters, chest rigs, front packs, etc. This setup is so comfortable, did a week long backpack trip this summer and it worked great. We at least do a day hike once per week. Party panic free. I haven’t purchased any of his gear for much of the same reasons you listed.
Day pack in my mind needs to be at least 35-40 liters. Winter outings require more gear / layers that are bulky, needing a larger pack.
Add in any over nighters = more gear and more space needed. The modern internal frame packs just carry gear more conformable IMO than frameless or the Alice frames. Again, just my opinion. Also, I always take my two young boys, so I need a little more space to help carry gear. Especially on overnighters. I am not a gram counter, but I do pack light as I can. I use titanium for all possible gear.
At the same time, there are certain items I always pack. I always take my big bore revolver, an axe, saw, fixed blade knife, multi tool, trauma kit, headlamp, flashlight, and PLB (personal locator beacon).
Along with the other 10 essentials. I live in remote Grizzly country, and feel have to bring these items even on day hikes.
Our day hikes are usually 5-10 miles. Overnight trips 15-20 miles.I have tried several packs. Problem with most packs is, no external pockets. I like to organize my gear. My favorite pack currently is the Ray Mears Leaf Cutter.
It’s a 58 liter pack, internal frame, exterior pockets bring it up to 90 liters. It’s pretty light weight at 4 lbs.I should mention, my shoulder holster, one side gun, other side is a possibles pouch that I carry my 10 essentials in. This balances the weight perfect. And in case I get separated from my pack, I still have by base kit with me.I have tried many combos with different packs, holsters, chest rigs, front packs, etc.
This setup is so comfortable, did a week long backpack trip this summer and it worked great. We at least do a day hike once per week. I am guessing I carry about like you.
I use stainless steel instead of titanium, mostly things from Self Reliance outfitters. A hammock, 2 tarps, poncho, blanket, cook set, fire kit, hatchet, saw, and fixed blade, FAK, never thought about a PLB, but that’s a good idea. I center around the rule of threes, which is essentially the 10 c’s, I might just prioritize things a little different.I always carry as well, sometimes ny Ruger SBH, but usually just the Bearcat, no grizzlies here. I feel comfortable with a.22. I use a chest rig which I have to rethink with the SBH since I started using the Helikon Tex Numbat. The Bearcat fits.in the winter I add an under blanket and a woobie, my version anyways. The Snugpak liner for my patrol poncho.
Those two things take up a lot of space.Seems like I made a good choice with what I choose. Hidden Woodsmen is awesome stuff, no doubt. Just not right for me. I will stop fretting over it.Thanks all!