Purpose-built for hunters who want to carry less and move more without giving up what matters.
Designed and used by Maine guides and big woods hunters, this small hunting fanny pack is built for still-hunting, tracking, and long days on foot when simplicity and quiet matter most. It rides tight to the body, stays out of the way in thick cover, and carries only what you actually need so you can focus on the woods instead of your gear.
Constructed in the USA from durable, pre-shrunk 22 oz virgin wool, the outer shell is naturally quiet, tough, and resistant to weather. Inside, treated nylon-lined compartments help keep contents dry and organized in changing conditions. Field tested and proven by the Big Woods Bucks team, this pack is built to disappear once the hunt begins and become a natural part of how you move through the woods.
Features
• Made in the USA
• 364 cubic inches of storage
• American-manufactured 22 oz pre-shrunk virgin wool outer shell
• Naturally quiet fabric for close-range hunting
• Two compartments lined with treated nylon to help keep contents dry
• Spacious main compartment with separate lunch compartment that rests against your back to prevent freezing on cold days
• Slim profile designed to slip through brush without catching
• Large zipper pulls easy to use with gloves
• 2-inch webbing with dual-adjust buckle
• Adjustable fit to accommodate larger waists
• Separate accessory compartment for maps, tags, and small essentials
A Word from Maine Master Guide Hal Blood:
About 40 years ago, when hunting fanny packs were first getting popular, I purchased one from Cabela's. Over the years it saw a lot of use and the pack began to wear and come apart. I kept trying to find a replacement, but could never find one that was quiet enough. All the new materials were either too stiff or too noisy to make a good woods pack. All the newer packs seemed to have too many buckles, straps and pockets for everything including water bottles.
These packs are fine for the stand hunter but for tracking and still hunting, a pack needs to be quiet and not have all the accessories that catch on twigs and brush. Guiding hundreds and hundreds of hunters from all walks of life over the last 30 + years has provided me an opportunity to field test the la/test and greatest gadgets and equipment the outdoor industry has offered. I’ve probably seen about every hunting fanny pack ever made. There are a few wool packs available but none are water resistant and after a day in the rain or wet snow, everything inside is wet. That’s when Chris and I decided it was time to make our own Big Woods Bucks model.
I came up with a design that was simple and functional. I had one made and used it for a season to make sure that I would be happy with it before going into production. After making a few minor adjustments and getting the seal of approval from the BWB Team, we started the process. Our main criteria for building this pack was that it would be the best tracking pack available.
The main compartment of the pack is large enough to carry a load if needed, but the design allows the pack to mold flat against your back if the load is small. It has a divider with an elastic top that I use to keep my lunch against my back to keep it from freezing. The front pocket is to keep all small loose items together, and easy to get at and is the perfect size to fit a folded topo map. The belt is large enough it doesn’t cut into your waist and is sewn deep into the pack for strength. The buckle is adjustable to keep it in the middle of your waist. The whole pack is lined with a liner to keep everything dry. This liner does make the pack seem a little noisy, but with gear inside it is not a problem.
I hope you enjoy it and get a lifetime of use out of it.
Good luck on the trail!
- Hal
