About Shooting Seat Backpacks

A shooting seat backpack provides two useful functions in one piece of equipment. It gives you hands-free storage for shooting equipment while providing a stable place to sit when required.

Unlike a conventional backpack, a seat backpack uses a rigid frame and supportive top section designed to bear a seated load. The result is a sturdy backpack that keeps its shape while allowing you to sit on it without carrying a separate shooting seat. The backpack compartment provides practical storage for cartridges, clothing, refreshments and other shooting essentials.

At Ian Coley Country, we’ve seen shooting seat backpacks become increasingly popular with shooters looking to combine equipment storage and seating in one piece of kit. While particularly popular for game shooting, they can also suit clay shooters waiting between rounds, competitions or practice sessions. Their combination of storage and integrated seating also makes them popular with anglers, walkers and other outdoor users.

Shooting Seat Backpacks vs Standard Backpacks

A standard shooting backpack provides storage and hands-free carrying, but it does not provide a load-bearing seat.

A shooting seat backpack adds a rigid, supportive structure that allows the backpack itself to be used as a seat. This makes it particularly useful when a shooting day involves periods of waiting or observation.

If your priority is carrying equipment as comfortably as possible, a conventional shooting backpack may be the better option. If you also want somewhere to sit without carrying additional equipment, a shooting seat backpack combines both functions in a single design.

For more information please email hello@iancoleycountry or phone our gunshop on 01242 870391 option gunshop where our staff will be more than happy to help you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a shooting seat backpack?
A: A shooting seat backpack combines backpack storage with a rigid, load-bearing seat. It allows you to carry equipment and use the backpack itself as a seat when required.

Q: How does a shooting seat backpack work?
A: A rigid frame and supportive top section allow the backpack to support a seated user while retaining its shape and storage capacity.

Q: Are shooting seat backpacks suitable for game shooting?
A: Yes. They are particularly popular for game shooting because they provide equipment storage and a convenient place to sit during periods of waiting between drives.

Q: Can I use a shooting seat backpack for clay shooting?
A: Yes. Some clay shooters use seat backpacks during competitions, registered shoots and longer practice sessions where there may be periods of waiting between rounds or stands.

Q: What can I carry in a shooting seat backpack?
A: Depending on the design, a shooting seat backpack can carry cartridges, clothing, refreshments, shooting accessories and other outdoor essentials.

Q: How much weight can a shooting seat backpack support?
A: Weight ratings vary between models. Always check the manufacturer’s stated weight capacity before use.

Q: What is the difference between a shooting seat backpack and a standard backpack?
A: A standard backpack provides storage only, while a shooting seat backpack combines storage with an integrated load-bearing seat.

Q: Are shooting seat backpacks suitable for activities other than shooting?
A: Yes. Their combination of storage and seating makes them popular with anglers, walkers and other outdoor users as well as shooters.