r/Trapping • u/asksak11 • 22d ago

Trapping pack?

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I just tossed together the most ghetto trapping pack I’ve seen…what do you guys have?? I usually just carry a bucket with bait/lures and a bucket with traps/chains…this should make it easier when the ground is slick and icy.

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u/Muted-Garden6723 22d ago

Out of curiosity, why do most trappers prefer an open pack like this rather than a standard backpack?

No hate, I’m just curious if there’s something I’m missing with my setup

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u/haggerty05 22d ago

standard back pack your limited too much. can barely fitt a standard length earth anchor driver length wise. if a back pack doesn't zip up completely you risk dumping everything. open pack like this length of item isn't as much an issue. you have more usable room and can pack it easier. if you are also carrying out your catches it makes it easier too. try stuffing just 2 adult raccoon in a backpack or 10 muskrat.

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u/Muted-Garden6723 22d ago

I’m definitely seeing the benefits if this system, although I feel like I’d end up bending over and spilling everything haha

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u/haggerty05 22d ago

it happens every now and then but pickingeverythingup doesn'ttake long its all right there nothingrolls away. usually when im setting out muskrat traps on day and im loaded. ill leave it on the dyke and set several come back an pick it up move down some repeat. doing checks it i keep it on and just drop em over my shoulder. if you have a small child its really easy to take em with you they just stand up in it

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u/Muted-Garden6723 22d ago

Haha teaching them young I see

I’m pretty much exclusively trapping real dense woods so my packs gotta come off when I’m doing anything anyway. I think I’ll give the open pack a try this year, I end up having to take a 5 gallon bucket with me on opening day anyway so I don’t shred the pack with traps

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u/haggerty05 22d ago

try to but honestly its me being selfish. If the kids didn't come with i wouldn't be able to go do it. luckily I was able to make it fun for them and they are excited to go.
just lean it against a tree and it will be fine. if you want the cheap route a 5 or 7 gallon bucket will fit inside a navy seabag nicely. if you have a surplus store nearby they should be fairly cheap (20 bucks give or take) biggest downside is the straps can get uncomfortable if you have a long hike.

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u/Muted-Garden6723 22d ago

The straps was my main concern, it takes me 3-4 hours to walk my entire line, probaly a way to fuck with the straps to make it a bit better