The Evolution of an Icon: Meet the Bison Pro

Australian hunting country asks a lot of your gear. From steep sambar country in Victoria to scrubby ridgelines, wet bush, rocky climbs, and long carries back to the ute, weak points in a hunt pack show up fast.

That is why the Tatonka Bison has earned its place as a trusted hunting pack for hunters who need comfort, strength and reliability when the country gets rough.

Now, the Bison legacy goes further.

The new Bison Pro hunting pack takes everything hunters already value in the original Bison and builds on it with tougher materials, smarter features and more versatile carry options. It is made for Australian hunters who push deep, carry heavy and expect their pack to perform on serious hunts.

Why Australian Hunters Will Rate the Bison Pro

• Trusted Bison DNA, now upgraded
• Built for rugged Australian hunting conditions
• Well suited for sambar, rusa, fallow, red deer, and chital setups 
• Designed for comfort, durability and smarter load carry
• This is a hunting pack built for real use, not showroom appeal.

Built to Feel Better, Faster

Comfort matters from the first kilometre. A proper hunting pack needs to settle well, move with your body and stay composed once the load starts to build.

The updated X1 harness on the Bison Pro features revised foam padding and a reworked air channel design. That means improved comfort and a fit that beds in quickly, so the pack feels right sooner and stays comfortable under load.

The load control straps have also been improved, with new gatekeeper buckles replacing the previous ladder buckles. This makes it quicker to adjust between height loops, which is a genuine advantage when you need to fine-tune your pack across changing terrain.

The hip belt now features MOLLE on both sides, giving hunters the option to attach extra pockets and keep essential gear closer to hand.

Smarter Carry for Australian Hunting Conditions

The Bison Pro has not been overloaded with gimmicks. The updates are practical, well considered and focused on the way hunters actually carry gear in the field.

The front panel closure has been simplified from four straps to two for faster access and a cleaner exterior. A dual daisy chain on the front panel gives you a secure way to lash on antlers or carry extra gear externally.

Inside the main compartment, three pairs of internal loops let you secure a meat bag close against the back of the pack. That helps keep the load balanced on the carry out, especially when you are moving through steep, uneven or scrubby country.

Three removable straps add extra versatility, whether you are securing meat internally, compressing your load or strapping gear to the outside of the pack.

A Better Hunting Pack for Rifle Hunters

The Bison Pro includes a rifle scabbard, making it a more complete option for hunters who want secure firearm carry built into their pack system.

That addition helps keep your rifle protected and accessible while freeing up your hands for walking poles, binoculars, steep climbs and uneven descents.

For Australian hunters covering long distances on foot, that secure carry can make a noticeable difference. Your rifle stays where it should, your hands stay free and your pack remains better organised through rough sections of country.

More Space When the Hunt Demands It

Details matter when you are deep in the bush. A short dual daisy chain with bungee cord has been added to the lid for extra stash space. 

The throat extension closure has been upgraded from a drawcord to a roll-top closure with a 20 mm side-release buckle. This gives the pack a cleaner finish and improves weather tightness and closure security when your load changes from trip to trip.

Below the side pockets, the Bison Pro now features an improved gusseted side sleeve, adding more functional storage and making it easier to carry longer items neatly.

Tougher Where Australian Hunting Gear Takes a Beating

Australian hunting can be hard on packs. They get dropped on rock, dragged through scrub, loaded with meat, set down in mud and pushed through country that punishes weak materials.

The Bison Pro has been strengthened accordingly.

The base fabric has been upgraded from 500D to 1000D Cordura, giving the pack greater durability in the area that sees the most abuse. It is the kind of upgrade serious hunters will appreciate over time, especially on multi-day hunts and heavy carry outs.

A high-vis flame orange rain cover is also included, helping protect your gear when the weather turns while adding safety and visibility when needed.

The Detachable Lid That Does More

One of the standout additions on the Bison Pro is its detachable lid for greater flexibility without needing more gear. Use it as a: 

• chest pouch
• waist bag
• shoulder bag

It is a genuinely useful feature that adds another layer of versatility to an already capable hunting pack.

Beyond the Bison 

The Bison Pro builds on the reputation of the original Bison with thoughtful upgrades that improve comfort, carrying efficiency and durability without losing what made the pack so popular in the first place.

This is not a reinvention for the sake of it. It is an upgrade shaped around the demands of hunters who know exactly what they need when they are a long way from the ute.

Ready for Serious Hunting in Australia

If you are looking for a hunting pack in Australia that offers the proven qualities of the Bison with a more refined harness, smarter load handling and upgraded toughness throughout, the Bison Pro hunting pack is ready to step up.

Built for Australian deer hunting, backcountry trips, remote camps and heavy carry outs, it is made for hunters who go further and expect their gear to keep up.