Tenzing Day Pack 2100 vs Tenzing Rambler
Quick take: The Tenzing Rambler costs $10 less; the Tenzing Day Pack 2100 carries more (34 vs 33 liters); the Tenzing Day Pack 2100 is lighter (1.5 vs 3 lbs).
Which one to buy
A quieter face and a bow carry against half the weight: that's the trade between these two Tenzing day packs, which sit $10 apart at almost the same volume. The Day Pack 2100 weighs 1.5 lbs for 34 L, spread across four compartments and 15 pockets in an open-faced design you can work with one hand. The Rambler weighs 3.0 lbs for 33 L, but it's covered in quiet tricot, rides on a trampoline suspension that holds the bag off your back, and has four compression straps that carry a bow or rifle.
For stand and still hunting, where noise and a free pair of hands matter more than a pound and a half, the Rambler is the better tool. It also has a hydration sleeve, which the Day Pack 2100 lacks, and a removable waist belt. The Day Pack 2100's 300D polyester Oxford isn't sold as quiet fabric, and it has no weapon carry. Its case is for hunters who walk more than they sit and want the lightest pack with the most places to put things. Neither has a frame, a load rating or a rain cover.
Tenzing Day Pack 2100
For hunters who cover ground on foot and want the lightest possible day pack with lots of small pockets.
Tenzing Rambler
Right for stand and still hunters who want a quiet fabric, a back that breathes, hydration and a way to strap on a bow or rifle.
| Spec | Tenzing Day Pack 2100 | Tenzing Rambler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.99 | $169.99 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Hunting Pack | Hunting Pack |
| Frame Type | Frameless | Frameless |
| Capacity | 34 L | 33 L |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs | 3.0 lbs |
| Max Load | Not specified by the manufacturer | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| Torso Fit | See manufacturer sizing | One size; removable waist belt |
| Material | 300D honeycomb polyester Oxford | Quiet tricot |
| Back Panel | Molded lumbar pad with a 5-point padded waistband | Trampoline suspension |
| Adjustable torso | No | No |
| Ventilated back | No | Yes |
| Raincover included | No | No |
| Hipbelt pockets | No | No |
| Removable lid | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | Yes |
| Fits BV500 bear can | No | No |
| Warranty | Tenzing warranty: manufacturing defects, term varies by product; original owner from an authorized retailer, original receipt and RA number required | Tenzing warranty: manufacturing defects, term varies by product; original owner from an authorized retailer, original receipt and RA number required |
Pros & cons
Tenzing Day Pack 2100
- ✓1.5 lb is light for a hunting day pack this size.
- ✓Fifteen pockets across four compartments.
- ✓The open-faced design opens with one hand.
- ✓Molded lumbar and a five-point waistband carry weight low.
- ✓Three colours including a solid tan and olive.
- ✗No frame, no load rating.
- ✗No raincover.
- ✗The larger 2300 costs $50 more for 200 ci.
- ✗300D polyester is lighter-duty than nylon rivals.
Tenzing Rambler
- ✓Top and side access reach gear without unpacking.
- ✓Five compartments split calls, layers and food.
- ✓Trampoline back for airflow.
- ✓Hydration compatible, with a removable waist belt.
- ✓$10 under the Voyager.
- ✗3 lb for 33 L with no frame.
- ✗No load rating.
- ✗No raincover.
- ✗One size only.
Tenzing Day Pack 2100 vs Tenzing Rambler: common questions
Is the Rambler quieter than the Day Pack 2100?▾
It's built to be. The Rambler is covered in quiet tricot, while the Day Pack 2100 uses 300D polyester Oxford with no claim of quietness. For close-range stand hunting, the Rambler is the safer pick.
Can I carry a bow on the Day Pack 2100 like on the Rambler?▾
Not with built-in hardware. The Rambler's four compression straps hold a bow or rifle, while the Day Pack 2100 has no weapon carry, so you'd need to rig your own solution or carry the bow in hand.