Latitude's Praxis & Flyer Packs Finally Solve the Mobile Hunter's Two-Pack Problem

Every mobile saddle hunter knows the drill. You've got a trim little pack for the hunt-in — just enough room for your sticks, platform, saddle, a layer, and a water bottle. Then the moment you connect on a buck, you're digging a busted-up old frame pack out of the truck like it's 2007. Two packs. One system. Zero elegance. Latitude Outdoors just called time on that nonsense.

Two Packs, One Problem — Now One Solution

Latitude launched two new packs for the 2026 season: the Praxis Frame Pack and the Flyer Pack. Both are built specifically for mobile whitetail hunters — not adapted from elk country gear, not repurposed from a hiking catalog. Built for this. That distinction matters more than it sounds.

The flagship of the duo is the Praxis. At the center of the new lineup is the Praxis Frame Pack, a first-of-its-kind frame pack engineered exclusively for whitetail hunters. The kicker is the weight. Its carbon-fiber and 7075 aluminum frame weighs just 2.5 lbs, while the complete 27L pack weighs 4.5 lbs. That's competitive with plenty of frameless hunting packs, except this one doubles as a real meat-hauler when you need it. Unlike traditional systems that require hunters to carry separate packs for hunting and meat hauling, the Praxis serves both roles in a single platform.

The feature list isn't just marketing copy, either. The Praxis features an adjustable waist belt and shoulder straps that distribute weight, a bucket lid that puts critical gear within reach while in the tree, full pack access with gear loaded so nothing has to come off during the hunt, and torque straps that eliminate gear and meat shift. That bucket lid detail is big — no more digging through your entire pack at the base of the tree in the dark trying to find your tether.

The Flyer: For Hunters Who Count Every Ounce

If the Praxis is the do-everything workhorse, the Flyer is the stripped-down, send-it option. The Flyer Pack was designed for hunters who prioritize mobility above everything else — ultra-light, ultra-compact, and purpose-built for aggressive movement. It keeps the same aluminum-and-carbon-fiber internal frame DNA, so you're not sacrificing structure for weight. A 7075 aluminum frame paired with carbon fiber cross supports delivers exceptional strength without unnecessary weight.

Where the Flyer really shines is organization. A specialized storage panel houses the platform and organizes gear in the order it is needed, so setup time is less of an issue. For run-and-gun hunters who are repacking on the move between setups, that kind of intentional layout is a legitimate time saver. Torque Straps lock gear securely in place to eliminate shifting while walking, climbing, or maneuvering through thick cover. Quiet, locked-down carry on the stalk-in — that's the game.

Why This Actually Matters for Saddle Hunters

The saddle hunting community has pushed gear manufacturers hard toward purpose-built solutions, and for years the pack category lagged behind. Sticks got lighter. Platforms got smarter. Saddles evolved fast. But packs? Most guys were still raiding their backpacking kit or buying whatever general-purpose hunting bag had the best MOLLE setup.

Latitude Outdoors is bringing the luxury and comfort of frame packs, typically only seen for elk hunters, and giving it to whitetail deer hunters. That's the gap they're filling, and they've been close enough to the saddle hunting world — between their Carbon SS sticks and their saddle lineup — to understand exactly what mobile whitetail hunters actually need at first light on a Tuesday in November.

The Flyer makes sense for the true minimalist: public land pressure hunters, guys covering multiple miles between stands, anyone whose whole system is already dialed-in and light. The Praxis makes sense for anyone hunting their own ground who wants a single bag that's ready for a full season — from the first hang-and-hunt in September to packing a heavy-bodied buck out of a ridge bottom in December.

Bottom Line

Neither pack is a gimmick. Saddle platforms, climbing sticks, clothing layers, optics, cameras, and accessories can all be carried securely and efficiently without creating extra bulk or instability. That's the real pitch — not just that it's light or that it's a frame pack, but that it was actually thought through for how saddle hunters move and hunt. If you've been duct-taping your rig together with a daypack and a prayer, this summer is a good time to rethink the whole carry system before the season kicks off.