Slumberjack Deadfall Highlander Backpack

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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?MARK M : Looks like a great size backpack for hunting and backpacking. I have a buddy who used one for an Idaho Elk hunt in the backcountry this year. His pack was much lighter and well thought out than mine, so I decided to upgrade.

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2023-09-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Haven't used

Haven't done much more than check it out Need to figure out all the straps and how to load

John J.

2023-04-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great hunting pack!

This is a great hunting pack for both archery and rifle, and supports backpacking hunts up to a week. I liked it so much, I bought a second one for my son.

Adam P.

2022-06-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Alaska Hunting Pack

I live on a remote island in SE AK. The pack is used for blacktail deer hunting in the alpine and thick old growth timber. I travel by truck, boat and canoe while hunting. The pack performs well, is big enough to pack out meat, but not so big as to be awkward in thick timber. The quality is excellent, and it is very comfortable to wear all day.

Anthony C.

2022-04-11T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good value

Hard to beat for the cost. Durable and fairly ligh t. Tons of room and enough pockets for organizing. The lid fits a little weird and how the back panel buckles up I wasn't a fan of, but a great pack of you're on a budget. Comfortable even with 60+ lbs in it.

Dan B.

2022-01-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Special purpose

I purchased this backpack for a specific trip that I haven?t taken yet so no field test data but it seems to have the specs I was looking for.

Jay P.

2022-01-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Deadfall review

This is for the most part a perfect pack for hunting it?s got everything u need - has a water bladder compartment, separate spotting scope compartment, meat hauling shelf, fully adjustable lumbar and shoulder strap, extra compartments on belt and lid, compression straps everywhere and comes with a rifle holder. For the price u can?t beat it. Negatives - would like to have seen some instructions on adjusting the lumbar and using the overall pack. The shoulder straps are not as thick as some of the more expensive brands. Overall love the pack! Highly recommended

Dale G.

2021-12-30T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Deadfall 65

Pack is really comfortable, can hold a ton of gear, company was great to work with fast shipping.

Kyle L.

2021-10-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent pack!

Used this pack during a week-long backpacking/elk hunting trip in Colorado, where we got hit with a snowstorm and teens to twenties temperatures. Obviously, I had to pack accordingly, and this pack performed perfectly. The rifle holder and side pockets are amazing, as they allow you quick access to whatever you need. As a former Army officer who?s logged hundreds of miles of ruck marches, I?m very picky about packs. I can say that hiking numerous miles in and out of the woods with ~60 lbs of gear in this pack, including steep elevation changes, this pack is the best I?ve carried. Only small complaint is I wish it was a little bigger, but that?s nothing against this pack. If you only need 65L of room, this pack is perfect.

RYAN G.

2021-08-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Pack

Pack seems like a great pack. Lots of room

jake H.

2021-08-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Soldier of fortune

Very nice pack!! Perfect for the goon or hunter

David W.

2021-07-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Insane Pack for the Price

This item arrived on time and after an overhaul of the entire pack, I discovered that this thing is made out of some fantastic materials. The pictures do not do it justice. I do not know why you would spend over twice this much on another pack. I just do not think you would get much more for twice the price. Cannot say it enough. Great Pack

Sawyer F.

2021-05-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

What's not to love?

This thing does it all, comfortably too. Wether it's hauling gear on a backpacking trip or hauling meat after a successful hunt this pack will do it without chafing you up. Highly recommend.

Parker J.

2021-04-08T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Solid Pack with good Bang for your Buck

Comfortable and lightweight pack that punches outside of it's weight class $$ wise. No need in my opinion to reach for those $400 and over packs when you can get one at half the price in the Deadfall 65. good pocket layout and adjustability in waste belt, load lifters, and shoulder yoke. Handled 30 lbs of backpacking and shed hunting supplies very nicely recently while putting 15 miles on it. Good construction and value. Very pleased with my purchase!

Chris J.

2020-08-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

used pack once

It is a wonderfall pack, loved everything about it, tons of space foreverything did a 3-day trip and fit everything no sweat, very comofortable.

Cory C.

2020-07-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great pack

My son loves it, it?s fully adjustable in almost every way, multiple storage pockets to keep gear organized and with the molle webbing attachment points it is extremely customizable for what ever season is in. The ability to carry a bow or gun with this pack is a wonderful addition. This is a well built and reliable pack by far and I?m sure will last for many years to come.

Deborah J.

2020-07-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Quality

This pack is great. Works really well each pocket and storage compartment is well thought out. I?m a bow hunter so being able to attach bow on the pack was great.

Scott F.

2020-07-16T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Shoulder straps

Love everything about this pack except on vital thing. The shoulder straps lack in padding and in my opinion are too narrow making this pack uncomfortable with a heavy load. Bought this pack last season (2019) and am already looking for a new one.

Sam K.

2020-07-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Exceed my expectations.

First hunt will be a horseback bull elk hunt in eastern Nevada this winter. So far this pack seems like it?s beyond perfect. Almost bought a kifaru but for the price this pack seems just as good

Greg G.

2020-07-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome!

Giant pack! Tons of room. Well built! Look forward to the many hunting trips with it!

Tod C.

2020-07-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Replaced my Bounty 4500 for Overnight Trips

I still love my Bounty 4500 pack, but for weekend overnight trips this is my new favorite. It has just enough room for 2-4 days in the backcountry, and isn't too big. The new wing side pockets are ideal for my tripod and spotting scope, and easy to get to even when loaded up with gear. My favorite feature about the pack is the top pocket that can be unbuckled and flipped up to access inside the bag. Very well done SJK. Absolutely love this!

Colby A.

2020-01-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Our Favorite pack!!!

We loved the Bounty 4500, but for day trips it was too much and bulky. This pack is the perfect combination of a day pack and also has the room for extended backpacking trips. Also, it works well for packing meat because of the integrated aluminum support on the back. This fall we had a hind quarter and front quarter off of a 340" rocky mtn bull on one pack with no issues, except the person packing it was a little exhausted after the pack. Great pack for the money! HIGHLY SUGGESTED.

Colby L.

2019-12-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The Deadfall 65 is a really useful pack.

I bought this to give to my son for Christmas. I have one that I used this Fall on a deer and on an elk hunt. It is versatile, comfortable, and easy to expand from a day pack to a pack frame. It worked out great for a variety of uses this Fall.

Brian W.

2019-11-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Back

Purchased this for a western mule deer hunt. This pack performed flawlessly. We packed out 3 deer with this pack and it was the preferred pack for the job. Easy to use. Only wish it had a couple more compartments to store gear separately. Would definitely buy again.

Kevin P.

2019-10-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Pack!

Used this pack on a 10 day Backcountry Elk Hunt in CO. Performed flawlessly. Was fortunate enough to pack out a cow and handled the meat well. Overtime I had to retighten the straps but that is to be expected. Highly recommend.

Colton G.

2019-10-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome Pack

I used this for first and second season elk hunts in Colorado. My wife got her first bull elk in first season and this pack handled the pack out great. It was great as a day pack carrying everything you needed and expanding when you wanted it. The pack is light and comfortable. I would highly recommend it!

Bryant C.

2019-10-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sweeeeet

So far I have only used it once, but very happy with how it performed. With a decent load the pack felt great on my shoulders and waist. The design is great and very user friendly. Such an awesome pack at a price that doesn?t hurt the soul.

tyrus o.

2019-10-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

So far so good

So far so good, still early in the season though..

Jeff r.

2019-10-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Dead fall 65

This pack did great on my 6 day elk hunt in Idaho. I am not a huge fan of the thin straps but that can be fixed. I also will look for a pack that I can open from the front instead of digging around for what I need. If neither of those are a big deal for you, I reccomend it!

Richard K.

2019-09-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little Pack

I bought this for an elk hunt in Idaho and it's awesome! I love the available adjustments, number of pockets, and just the general way it's put together. After 24+ years of using military alice packs and other backpacks, this thing is outstanding. So far I've only loaded it up to about 55lbs of various weights to high around and get acclimated to rucking with a pack again and get into shape for the trip, but the pack itself has caused zero discomfort. Google an adjustment video to see how to properly fit the pack and keep the weight on your hips/legs and you're good to go!

Frank P.

2019-09-11T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

I?ll give it 4 stars for now.

customer service was great and I got the pack quick and in a hurry. I?m only giving 4 stars till I try out the pack in a month. But so far you guys are awesome.

michael h.

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Slumberjack Deadfall Highlander Backpack Specifications

  • Torso

    17.5 - 21" (44.45 - 53.34cm)

  • Volume

    3950 cu in (64.72L)

  • Weight

    4 lbs 15 oz (2.23kg)

  • UPC Code

    034179741020

About Slumberjack Deadfall Highlander Backpack

FEATURED REVIEWS

Built comfortable, practical, and tough!

By leo s.

This is my first backcountry pack, but I would say it?s a Cadillac! I?ve loaded it up to 80lbs and gone on several longer hikes preparing for the ?19 season, and it bares the weight perfectly and balances between your hips and shoulders, I have a fused spine from a vehicle accident and I feel zero pressure in my lower back at the end of a hump from the pack. There is more than enough room to easily pack all your gear and 3-5 days of food if you pack smart, and all of the stichings and buckles...

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Our Favorite pack!!!

By Colby L.

We loved the Bounty 4500, but for day trips it was too much and bulky. This pack is the perfect combination of a day pack and also has the room for extended backpacking trips. Also, it works well for packing meat because of the integrated aluminum support on the back. This fall we had a hind quarter and front quarter off of a 340" rocky mtn bull on one pack with no issues, except the person packing it was a little exhausted after the pack. Great pack for the money! HIGHLY SUGGESTED.

Elevate Your Load
Slumberjack wanted to elevate their meat hauling packs to the next level. The Deadfall pack is the culmination of serious product design, field research and good old fashion gear abuse. They wanted a sturdy pack that could haul out a serious load yet compressible enough for those minimal load days spent hiking ridge lines and exploring new territory. Slumberjack took great care in designing the wings to accommodate your optics, scopes etc and that the front load flaps were versatile enough to securely hold awkwardly shaped items, while still being streamlined. Incorporating Slumberjack's tried and true dual aluminum stay frame and adjustable torso suspension, you are sure to get the perfect fit - no matter the load.

Slumberjack Deadfall Highlander Backpack Features

  • Adjustable trophy carry system accommodates various sized game
  • Stowable and versatile multi-weapon carry system easily transports your bow or rifle
  • Dual aluminum stay suspension with HDPE frame sheet easily handles heavy loads
  • Right HDPE reinforced hip belt: PALS system provides attachment point for accessory pouches
  • Forward pull waist belt buckle improves stability and ease of ease
  • Load lifters located to top cross bar provide enhanced fit and function
  • Side compression straps can be routed under or over side pockets providing improved access & compression options
  • Friction panel on lower lumbar improves contact with wet outerwear
  • Main side compression straps can cross over and mate together for additional compression options
  • Left side pocket easily accommodates large optics or field gear
  • Two side pockets on right side provide additional organization options
  • Top-loading design with adjustable lid and zippered pocket
  • Front Fabric shelf provides attachment options for bow carry & provides additional load support with or without the packbag
  • Hydration compatible
  • YKK zippers
  • Imported
  • MFG Lifetime Limited Warranty

Warranty Information

This product has a limited lifetime warranty.

Key Features

  • Adjustable trophy carry system accommodates various sized game
  • Stowable and versatile multi-weapon carry system easily transports your bow or rifle
  • Dual aluminum stay suspension with HDPE frame sheet easily handles heavy loads
  • Right HDPE reinforced hip belt: PALS system provides attachment point for accessory pouches