Looking for a little help please. I'm looking for the most comfortable backpack out there. I've been using regular backpacks for years and these things suck. Would love something about the same size or a little bigger than a standard backpack. I use these for hunting only. I dont haul game out with them, just use them for all my gear. Would like to here from you guys on what you would recommend. Thanks.

gunchamp, are you needing a day pack or one large enough for a 3-4 day hunt with the need to pack a tent or tarp, food, sleeping bag etc. etc.??

Champ, just exactly what "regular" backpacks have you used?

No need to pack a tent. By regular pack I mean something you would buy at your local sporting goods store. Sort of like a camo version of a school backpack. Probably anything out there would be better than what I've been using. Thanks.

As you guys can see, this is something I dont know much about. I dont know whats out there or what to look for. Thats why I'm asking for some direction.

Humm, there are guys MUCH more knowledgeable than me with much more experience with different packs....

....so naturally I'm going to chime in. From what you've posted, It seems you just need a daypack. I have experience with an Eberlestock X-1 which would fit that profile. I like mine, it's built like a tank, can pack a day or two camp, certainly all gear for a day hunt and it can haul out meat. It's around $179 or so. It is sort of "hunting pack" specific considering the built in scabbard. If you aren't using it for hunting this would be and unnecessary feature.

But there are lighter weight alternatives that are well made if just a daypack is all you need. Some of the HillPeopleGear
http://www.hillpeoplegear.com/ packs are highly touted around here. The Tarahumara seems to be particularly well liked.

Got it. Something like this is top shelf:

http://www.kifaru.net/lateseason.html

Notice it is called the Late Season. It is a large day pack, big enough to hold a lot of warm clothing. The waistbelt can carry a LOT of weight. A bone-out whitetail will fit inside this pack. A loc-on stand and sticks can be lashed to this pack and the waistbelt will comfortably carry the load. I live down south, and use the next sized smaller Kifaru, the Spike Camp.

Dana Design....

If you buy either of Kifaru or Mystery Ranch you really can't go wrong. Find some people in your area who own one and try them on.

I have a Kifaru which I like, but if I was looking for a daypack, I'd probably look at Eberlestock J34 or even an X1.