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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
• 275 cubic inches of storage (13"W x 7"H x 3"D, pack is made to expand a bit)
• 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
Wool vs Synthetic Gear Comparison
| Feature | Big Woods Wool | Synthetic Gear |
|---|---|---|
| Noise | ✅ Silent | Swish & crackle |
| Warmth | ✅ Stays warm when soaked | Gets cold fast |
| Odor control | ✅ Naturally sheds human scent | Holds sweat & stink |
| Lifespan | ✅ Decades | 2–3 seasons |
| Real cost | ✅ Buy once | Replace repeatedly |
| Breathability | ✅ Regulates body heat | Clammy on long days |
| Repairability | ✅ Can be mended | Disposable |
Why big woods wool?
Old School Wool. Modern Results.
Wool is the original performance fabric and still the best for real deer hunting. It stays warm when wet, naturally resists human odor, and is far quieter than synthetic gear in thick brush. Wool won’t burn, air dries quickly, and keeps working in snow, rain, and cold when modern materials turn clammy and loud.
After 30+ years guiding hunters in the Maine big woods, Hal Blood saw expensive synthetics fail in the conditions that matter most. In 2009, Hal and the BWB team committed to build the finest 100% virgin wool hunting gear possible, no gimmicks, no fashion camo, just gear made for hunters who need the real deal.
Built in the tradition of the old timers, proven by today’s Big Woods hunters.
Real Answers for Real Deer Hunters
Yes, especially in the conditions most deer hunters face. Wool stays warm even when wet, breathes when you hike, and doesn’t get clammy like polyester. Synthetics can feel warm in the truck but once you sweat and then sit, they turn cold. Wool regulates your body temperature naturally so you stay comfortable from the walk in to the last minute of legal light.
This is where wool shines.
Even when wet, wool continues to insulate. Synthetics and cotton lose most of their warmth once soaked. With wool, you’ll still have all day protection instead of instantly getting chilled.
Yes. Wool fibers naturally resist bacteria that cause human scent. It won’t replace playing the wind, but wool doesn’t hold stink like polyester. You can wear it multiple days without that sour synthetic smell building up which is a huge advantage during long weeks at camp
Wool is naturally tough and abrasion resistant. It doesn’t melt from sparks, snag like ultralight synthetics, or get shiny with wear. Many customers are still hunting in pieces they bought decades ago.
Most high-end camo is designed for marketing, not long days in real weather. Wool doesn’t rely on coatings or membranes that wear out. It works because of the fiber itself. No plastic feel, no clammy sweat chill, no synthetic stink after one hunt. If your current gear leaves you cold after the walk in, wool will feel like a cheat code.
Our mission
To build wool hunting gear the way it should be built, simple, durable, and made for the Big Woods. No trends, no miracle fabrics, just 100% virgin wool that hunters have relied on for centuries. We aim to make gear that can be hunted in, handed down, and trusted when it matters most.
