Best meat analog for pack training?

[Forkyfinder]

Get private access. Then brag about shooting them by the road...

Why not just load your pack with hunting/backpacking stuff?

 

[Maverick1]

Sand bag. Buy several, redistribute the sand to variety of weights, progress up in weight during the training process.

 

[Gravelyctry]

I use bags of wild bird food. Fairly dense, cheap, no smells, and use it during the winter.

It’s available in 10, 15, 20 pound bags so I can easily add or remove bags depending on where I’m going and the distance.

Finally, I figured I’d I tweak my ankle or knee, I can easily dump it out without much issue. Who’s going to complain about bird food in the woods?

 

[Hem]

What the eff is " meat analog"?
Jeezus..." how much should I carry"

 

[95tigerbill]

I usually just fill with actual gear then add some various weights. One caution to this method is whatever you use - be sure to get it all out of your pack prior to the hunt. I found a 2lb ankle weight in the bottom of my pack 4 miles from trailhead and 2k ft elevation gain on day 3 of my last hunt in Wyoming when I stopped for lunch.

 

[It’s Bucky]

I’ve got a 61lbs granite river rock shaped like an elk quarter that I use. Living by the Yellowstone, you can find whatever weight and shape rock you want. Packs pretty nicely. I then carry a 10lbs kettle bell in my hand to simulate a bow or rifle. I’m in recovery from a major injury though and highly motivated.

 

[COEngineer]

I like the non-food ideas (I don't need to attract anymore mice to my house/garage. Salt seems like a viable option and cheap. I don't have any ground up rubber lying around...or kids, at least not that I can carry on my back.

 

[brymoore]

I like the non-food ideas (I don't need to attract anymore mice to my house/garage. Salt seems like a viable option and cheap. I don't have any ground up rubber lying around...or kids, at least not that I can carry on my back.

Mice like the rice bags