Horn Hunter G2 Pack vs Horn Hunter Straight 6 Day Pack
Quick take: The Horn Hunter Straight 6 Day Pack costs $10 less; the Horn Hunter Straight 6 Day Pack carries more (29 vs 25 liters).
Which one to buy
Weapon carry decides between two 3.6 lb Horn Hunter day packs $10 apart. The G2 has gear grippers and a pull-out pouch that hold a rifle or bow hands-free on the walk in, and the Straight 6 has no built-in rifle or bow carry at all. For a whitetail hunter who walks to a stand with a bow, that settles it before anything else.
The Straight 6 is the better-built carrier. It has a tubular aluminum frame and an open air-mesh back, where the G2 is frameless with a molded foam back and no ventilation. It holds 4 L more, puts a spotting scope or tripod in side pouches, and comes in solid colors as well as camo. Those suit western day hunts with long climbs and glassing.
The G2's other trick is that it is the same bag as the Full Curl's day-pack module, so it can move onto that frame later. Its 17 compartments suit calls and scent kits. Horn Hunter gives neither a load rating nor a torso range, so try each on loaded before a season depends on it.
Horn Hunter G2 Pack
Best if you walk in carrying a bow or rifle and want it held hands-free, or plan to add a Full Curl frame later.
Horn Hunter Straight 6 Day Pack
For western day hunts where you climb, glass, and want a frame and a breathable back for $10 less.
| Spec | Horn Hunter G2 Pack | Horn Hunter Straight 6 Day Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 | $139.99 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Hunting Pack | Hunting Pack |
| Frame Type | Frameless | Internal Frame |
| Capacity | 25 L | 29 L |
| Weight | 3.6 lbs | 3.6 lbs |
| Max Load | Not published by the manufacturer | Not published by the manufacturer |
| Torso Fit | See manufacturer sizing | See manufacturer sizing |
| Material | Not stated by the manufacturer | Ripstop fabric (denier not stated) |
| Back Panel | Molded foam back panel with a padded belt | Open air-mesh back over a tubular aluminum frame |
| Adjustable torso | No | No |
| Ventilated back | No | Yes |
| Raincover included | No | No |
| Hipbelt pockets | Yes | Yes |
| Removable lid | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Fits BV500 bear can | No | No |
| Warranty | Horn Hunter repair policy: will do what it can to repair its packs regardless of age, place of purchase or cause of damage; seams, zippers and straps it made are made right (fabric is not Horn Hunter-made) | Horn Hunter repair policy: will do what it can to repair its packs regardless of age, place of purchase or cause of damage; seams, zippers and straps it made are made right (fabric is not Horn Hunter-made) |
Pros & cons
Horn Hunter G2 Pack
- ✓Gear grippers and a pull-out pouch carry a rifle or bow hands-free.
- ✓17 compartments sort calls, scent and small kit.
- ✓A hip-belt pocket fits a rangefinder.
- ✓Shares its bag with the Full Curl systems, so it can move onto a frame later.
- ✗3.6 lb for 25 L and no frame.
- ✗One size with no torso adjustment.
- ✗Foam back with no ventilation.
- ✗Camo only, in two patterns.
Horn Hunter Straight 6 Day Pack
- ✓A framed hunting day pack for $139.99, well under the carbon-framed brands.
- ✓Side pouches hold a spotting scope or tripod outside the main bag.
- ✓Hip-belt pockets fit a rangefinder, radio or GPS.
- ✓The open mesh back keeps air moving on climbs.
- ✓Horn Hunter says it will do what it can to repair its products regardless of age or how they were damaged.
- ✗3.6 lb is heavy for 29 L.
- ✗One size, with no torso adjustment or published fit range.
- ✗No stated rifle or bow carry.
- ✗No load rating, and no mention of a hydration sleeve.
- ✗The fabric is described only as ripstop, with no denier given.
Horn Hunter G2 Pack vs Horn Hunter Straight 6 Day Pack: common questions
Can I carry my bow on the Straight 6 like on the G2?▾
Not the same way: the Straight 6 has no built-in rifle or bow carry, while the G2 has gear grippers and a pull-out weapon pouch. If hands-free weapon carry matters, the G2 is the one built for it.
Which is more comfortable on a long uphill walk?▾
The Straight 6, because it has a tubular aluminum frame and an open air-mesh back. The G2 is frameless with a foam back and no ventilation, which runs warmer and puts more of the load on your shoulders.
Does the G2 work with Horn Hunter's frame systems?▾
Yes. The G2 bag is the day-pack module of the Full Curl frame systems, so you can start with it as a standalone day pack and move it onto a frame later without buying a new bag.