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I need a new one, looking to get one that's on the big side for a lumbar pack. Would use it for hikes and day hunts where I don't need a full-on backpack.

Use a chest rig and/or a small tactical pack.

The Kuiu “PRO Bino harness” set up with the “PRO hydration rig” is a nice set up. I use it for bow hunting after dropping my main pack. I also use the “Stalker 500” for traveling/beach/etc.

Hard to beat a simple Mountainsmith Day pack, although it might not be as big as what you're looking for.

I like bananas on my peanut butter sandwiches.

I have a chest pack I use for binos, what I'm looking for is a good lumbar pack to go with it.

I don't know of a good one, but I bought a Browning Billy 1500 and really, really, really dislike it. I have a long torso, so that might be part of it, but maybe not.

I have one of these: https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/cabelas-transporter-fanny-pack?ds_e=MICROSOFT&ds_c=Shop%7CGeneric%7CAllProducts%7CHigh%7CSSCCatchAll&msclkid=192ff3c8bda819a1960aac1357209ea8&gclid=192ff3c8bda819a1960aac1357209ea8&gclsrc=3p.ds

Goes pretty much everywhere I go. It's not ideal but it's comfortable enough and I have used it to haul out a half pronghorn. [url=https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/cabelas-transporter-fanny-pack?

Take a look at the Alps Outdoorz Little Bear. Sportsmans has them for $50 and It might be enough for your needs.

I hate hauling too much stuff I never need so a medium size with compression straps I can use to hold a jacket with is just right.

LOL.......watching and tagging this with interest. Thinking about replacing my 32 year old Packs Plus (USA made but now defunct company) lumbar pack with shoulder straps.

Smoke,
Besides the usual suspects from Cabela's and LLBean.
Here's one I've been looking at, and have been told it's very good. But have never seen in person.

https://www.wildernesspacks.net/product-page/muley

Maybe find a used kifaru scout. They may be bringing it back sometime. I used the heck out of an old Daystalker. The scout is a much improved version...

After multiple years of lumbar packs - this one is my favorite. Decent capacity for shells, knife, first aid, lunch- and enough straps to hold a coat or outer layers. Waist belt is comfortable and holds a small GPS in the pouch.

Out of the entry level packs - this held and organized my daily carry better than anything else AND it was comfortable for all day carry.

Another vote for the Kifaru Scout. The current lineup of Kifaru is not what it used to be with reguard to their past small bags and pouches. I really like my Scout.

Another one that is good if you can find it is Bison Gear. They are out of business but they made bigger lumbar packs for the traditional archery guys. I have a wool version and an hemp cloth version. Its made in America high quality stuff.

I have this pack and love it for day hunts

https://www.graywolfwoolens.com/store/catalog/Outfitters-Pack-Bison-Gear-p-159.html

I have one of these, probably 20 years old and still going strong

Dana Design Gallatin

if you can find one, Kifaru made three different lumbar packs- all pretty nice (but spendy)

Who doesn't? (?)

Use REAL chest rig, not a bino rig or fanny pack and save your back ache...thank me, later.

I used to use lumbar packs a lot in the 80s and 90s. Handy when packing in tree stands, gear when I was archery hunting with trad gear. . To be honest I found much better options in a good daypack, chest rig etc

Thank you for what? Not answering the question?

Badlands Monster Fanny Pack

https://www.badlandsgear.com/products/monster

I have an older one of these, diff camo pattern, that still gets use in situations like you noted. I like the various compartments, shoulder straps stashed in the pack but available if you pile gear on. Straps on the top and bottom to attach layers you may have peeled off, or to carry along a rain jacket. Lots of room for peanut butter and banana sammiches too!

I'd like to try the one from HPG. Set up like in the picture isn't a cheap option, but I can't imagine I'd wear it out.

https://hillpeoplegear.com/Products/CategoryID/6/ProductID/68