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We have both and the wood certainly looks better than the camo (in our opinion). If I was to choose over again, it would be the wood color.

Scentlok radial works pretty well! It is nice because it is portable and if you wanted to use it in a hunting scenario, it can double as that. The HME scent slammer is a fairly cost effective one that we used as well!

Best bag I’ve owned by far!!

Haha I have upgraded since this video 🤣 I ran the tethrd skeletors with a single step aider on them for awhile and this year am running the new latitude carbon sticks!

Are you referring to the strips? It has actually filled in fairly well. There is one strip in this plot (about 18" wide) that was either missed, or like you mentioned, could have been low on seed but I personally do not think that was the problem. I believe that there is a small peak where I was driving the drill and the drive wheel was not able to get ground contact as I was driving and I wasn't paying attention to the acreage meter. That is my guess anyways. At about two months later, it is hardly noticeable.

@@compound_bros Ok- was just trying to offer a suggestion

@@PHOutdoors we appreciate it! Love the implement. Just got our hands on the crimper.

@@compound_bros we appreciate your business. Keep up the great videos.

The 20L is a much smaller bag! The 20L bag doesn’t have the side zips like the 38L which allows the opening to be much bigger to get access to items inside as well as put items inside. I’m not sure which insulated jacket you have but I would be surprised if it fit in the 20L, I usually strap my outer layer to the bottom of my 38L. Depending on how you hunt I think would change which pack would be best. If you hunt private and have gear hooks screwed into trees all over the fanatic would be great but if you hunt public or saddle hunt multiple different spots the treehouses integrated tree strap is literally a game changer. The other thing I would consider is how you like to set up when in the tree. The fanatic pack you’ll have to dig for items while the treehouse lid doubles as the built in shelf and makes being organized super easy and you can find things quickly and quietly

@@compound_bros I am looking for something versatile. For deer hunt I have access to privet land so Fanatic would be a good one but when I go for moose hunt I want to be able to carry most of my gear with me even tho we mostly drive around in the log roads and I can store everything in the truck, I want to be able to have everything organized in the backpack. I want to be able to put my top layers into the bag so depending on the situation I can layer up as needed. In this case 20L is not the best option. It is hard to understand the size from the videos. Probably 20L is something similar to what I have but has more pockets to organize. I have climbing stand and when I am climbing with it. I hang it to the stand and when I am at the top it stays in front of me. Both Fanatic and treehouse 38 would be good and probably 38 a bit better because of the design. Fanatic is lighter but the fleece around it concerns me in terms of collecting hooks from the ground. I think they have non-fleece bottom now but when you put on ground it won’t stay up right. Probably it will tip over and get those hooks on the ground. I loved the lid on treehouse, it will work much better the way that I use the backpack on the treestand. I will have to evaluate the price difference vs the advantages on the treehouse.

@@Batuhan1988 we have had the fanatic pack and it is significantly smaller than the treehouse 38. We got rid of those fairly quickly as it wasn't really even enough to carry a layer of clothes and our camera gear. It would be a great pack if you want to travel light and silently. The other downside to the fanatic is that it does not have any rigidity to it which can be cumbersome pending your situation. The fanatic pack, in my opinion, is not your solution. A close comparison from the Sitka line would be the tool bucket. I hope this helps!

@@compound_bros thanks for the comparison. It’s hard to make the decision without seeing these packs and using it. That’s where your experience comes in. It makes sense to go for treehouse 38L. I already have a smaller backpack I can use that one if I need to but I have a feeling that once I start using treehouse I will be taking it with me even in early and mid season. Thank you for helping me to make the call.

@@Batuhan1988 my pleasure! We have no dog in the fight (we are not sponsored) so it is truly our experiences that help make these decisions. The 38L is the best all around pack that I have used and it isn't close. Good luck this season!

It was great! Lifted it with roughly 200 pounds of seed in it. We made some modifications to the tractor to add a few HP so it is hard to say how it would do stock.

What is the lift capacity of your tractor? Thanks for the video

Thanks for watching!

Thank you!

You want to how to fix your issue? Get a job or work harder to have the things you want or better yet don’t watch the video!!! Duh!!

Actually we do want to watch it, thats why we clicked on the video

Robert - we never claimed it to the the "best blind EVER". We had great success this year with keeping the elements out. The windows have weather stripping to keep out the snow and rain. What blind did you use that had water issues? Thanks for the comments!

@@compound_bros I got one of the plastic blinds at Menards but they all are the same! I had to add Eye Brows so water an rain an snow would run off instead of run on inside of shack an then floor is all soaked a n then froze come colder weather!

@@roberttaylor8261 that is a bummer about your bilnd! I am telling you from our experience, this blind does not do that.

@@compound_bros Well that would be the first blind I have seen many views an all have same problem when weather is rain an snow! I live in U.P. Of Michigan an winters here are different than most?

Appreciate that!! We will see what we can do about getting our hands on the 20L!

The bag in the video is the 38L but I go over/talk about all of the differences between the 38L vs the 20L!

Hey man appreciate the comment! It’s about the same size as my rolling sized carry on when I put them side by side so it wouldn’t be able to fit underneath the seat, you’d have to put it in the over head bin. Are you wanting to use it as your hunting bag when you get to your destination? Or actually use it as a normal carry on?

I would use it as a normal carry on for traveling purpose. The layout of this bag is perfect for my requirements. Thank you again for introducing all the details in this review.

@@Sean-uo7gp You could definitely make it work! They might make you shove it inside the bin to prove it fits the size requirement but it’s flexible enough haha and no problem!

Haha it was actually a nice day out when we filmed this!! Always nice to get out in the woods!

That bag does look awesome as well! For me I still like the design of the Sitka drifter and think it’s designed better to be used for multiple different applications!

Haha hey at least you’re out shooting!!

Thank you! And I got the L/XL and am 5’ 11!

Absolutely and thank you!! We plan on doing a pack dump after this season so we have a season under our belt fully using the bag and changing things around in it! We do not have the 20L unfortunately!

It is great! This would be perfect in our opinion. I wore it this last weekend in 20mph winds on a 48° day with a stratus vest as well as a fanatic hoody. Was very comfortable for my 4 hour sit.

@@compound_bros Thanks Guys

You’ll love it! It’s so easy to pack in and out and a perfect layer for the colder days!

I would agree with you! Only a couple subtle differences, the softer material is definitely the biggest benefit. The sizes are different as well but if the old ones working for you I wouldn’t upgrade either!!

I did l/xl, I would definitely recommend going with the larger size if it’s close!

Ya I’m usually a 34 with pants which is in their s/m but with extra hunting layers I wasn’t sure if I should go up

@@chadharris9916 I would definitely go up! Let us know what you think!!

I think it depends on how much stuff you like bringing into the field with you! Personally even if I had a stand hung I would still go with the 38 because of the ability to unzip the front and the waist belt storage! The 38 is still a relatively small pack!

@@compound_bros I ordered both! Planning to send the 20 back if I can justify the 38 in all my applications.

I do not! I just threw them on the bag quickly for the video but when I walk in I will have them sitting almost flush with the bottom of the pack!!

Are you talking about the black piece that comes out at the base of the shoulder straps??

@@compound_bros yes that black plastic piece. It has a duel purpose.

@@Justin-il8ij I didn’t know that! Thank you!!

We can understand why 🤣

It is not! But if you go with the 30L you would be able to strap sticks on both sides, bow on the front and you could strap your saddle platform to the bottom if you wanted!

I’ve got a predator platform and I can fit in the front pouch. I used to use the front pouch to hold my piss bottles but I’ll have to figure out a new system now lol

Yes it is!

Good luck this year!!

Haha it really is soft! Could even use it as a nice pillow if you take a break from hiking 🤣 this pack does have a much sturdier frame than the hiking packs which is why it weighs more, and doesn’t have a designated place for a hydration bladder if that’s how you liked to carry your water but you could modify it to make it work! Other than that it could definitely work!!

The 20 is still awesome! Just a little bit too small for our needs but if I didn’t need to bring much into the stand it’s a great size. I do think they would have a perfect pack if they put the straps on the bottom and also allowed the front part to zip down on the 20L though!

I’ve been thinking about trying out a small fanny pack for our hunts in stands that are already set up! Just makes it tough when your hauling in camera gear with sticks and a platform. Which pack are you rocking?

Thank you! We are happy to have you follow along. We will be dropping more videos soon.. not to mention hunting season is just around the corner for us! Cheers 😎

Thanks Tim!! It’s definitely a nice change of pace to let the dice decide the distance!

We have not brought the 110L traveling on the airport yet but it would definitely have to be a checked bag! They have never mentioned or made a comment about the 50L as a carry on and I always have a backpack with me as well!

Hey David! Yes the burnt orange one in the video is the 50L! I’m not sure why they don’t have it available on the website, might be sourcing issues due to covid! What do you plan on using the bag for?

@@compound_bros If my wife asks it's just for air travel (carryon) for work trips ;) haha! But if it works well and I like it then I may add a bigger one to compliment for taking more of my hunting gear on non-work trips...my buddy is trying to talk me into the FL dirt bag as an alternative but I'm leaning toward the Drifter

@@davidwinn7294 hahaha I love it! The 75L would definitely be too big to fit under a seat on a plane for a carry on if it was full and I think would even be pushing it for the overhead compartment. I’ve personally never had my hands on the fl dirtbag but it does seem much more bulky than the sitka drifter, even in their smallest size! I’ve taken the 50L on even more trips since this video and on my last trip I had 2 sweatshirts, 2 pairs of pants, sweatpants, 2 pairs of shorts, 10 shirts, socks and underwear for a week, 6 bags of coffee, 2 hats, toiletry bag, a 16” MacBook, and charging cords!

Thank you!!