Best Duck Decoy Bag Reviews of 2021 | Guide

As simple and easy as it gets. The Whistling Wings Mossy Oak Decoy Bag is made of straight-up mesh, letting your decoys dry out and preventing mold, smells and all the other drawbacks associated with wet stuff. It features a heavy-duty shoulder strap for carrying comfortable on your shoulder, and a drawstring closure on top for cinching it closed. At 47” x 50”, it’s spacious and can hold a large amount of duck or goose models.

This simplicity is the Whistling Wings bag’s strength; it is super light and without frills. Just load it up with decoys, close it and throw it on your back, and start hiking.

That’s also it’s only real drawback; there just isn’t much there. It weighs practically nothing itself but without a frame or suspension, isn’t comfortable for carrying around on your back all day. The mesh is quite thin and can tear easily if snagged on a branch, and the chest straps are not adjustable.

It’s not a bad choice if you just wanted the cheapest bag possible, but it may be worth spending more for a more substantial bag.

Pros

• Very affordable
• Ample capacity
• Mesh lets everything dry out easily
• Very light

Cons

• A little too light; tears easily
• Straps are not adjustable

The Splash Long Haul is built for exactly the reason it’s described: long hikes in the woods. It can hold up to 36 standard full-size decoys or 42 smaller ones. A rifle holder on the side of the bag keeps your rifle close and secure for longs hikes, without the hassle of a sling around your neck.

The Long Haul is a much more substantial choice than the Whistling Wings, for example. The back is made of thick, molded foam, adding shape and support for your back. The hip belt shifts some weight to your legs, and is padded, as are the shoulder straps. The bottom is mesh so water can drain easily, and the bag is designed to float if dropped into water.

What don’t we like about it? The mesh bottom is somewhat thin and rips easily, as mesh often does. And despite it’s generous capacity, it can be difficult to fit the stated number of decoys into it.
It’s a great way to keep your hands free as you trek in and out of the field, holding your rifle in addition to decoys. It’s more substantial than the Whistling Wings bag, and has a good frame and suspension for shifting. We just wish the bottom was thicker and more durable.

Pros

• Holds up to 36 full-size models
• Padded hip belt helps distribute weight evenly
• Rifle sleeve for hands-free hiking

Cons

• Mesh bottom is thin and tears easily

If you prefer hunting with silhouette decoys, you’ll want to opt for a dedicated silhouette carrier. Like this one from DecoyPro, that can carry up to 48 standard-size decoys and accommodates larger ones. They slide in easily via the top of the bag, and the hole in the bottom accommodates both h-shaped decoys and single-leg designs. Locking buckles inside the bag keep your decoys tightly secured.

There’s a padded shoulder strap on the top of the bag, which allows you to carry it hands-free, as well as grab handles, for when you do want to grab it quickly.

Downsides? While the quality of the bag stitching and fabric is good, many have complained about the quality of the buckles and the printing, which tends to peel of easily, some also find it awkward to put decoys in and out of the bag. We also wish it had the option to wear like a backpack.
Apart from that, this is a great, affordable silhouette decoy holder that can carry quite a few models at once.

Pros

• Holds up to 48 silhouette model
• Slot on bottom for h-shaped decoy legs
• Locking buckles keep things secure
• High-quality fabric

Cons

• Buckle quality leaves something to be desired
• Loading can be awkward
• No backpack straps

These mesh bags are similar to the Whistlings Wings model, but from DecoyPro. They come in a pair of 2, each of which can carry up to 12 duck decoys, and 6 floating decoys. The top has drawstring closure, water drains from wet decoys easily through the mesh. Similar to the Whistling Wings, there are shoulder straps for carrying the bag like a backpack, leaving your hands free for other things.

We really like how durable these carriers are, especially with their very inexpensive price. They are well-made, and you can feel the quality in your hands; we don’t expect them to tear easily like so many other mesh bags.

Like other mesh bags, they lack any frame, padding or structure. They’re uncomfortable to wear for long periods, and the straps might dig into your shoulders after long periods. They’re also a bit small for very large decoys.
But you’re getting two very high-quality, lightweight bags for very little, so that’s to be expected. There’s a reason they have 5 stars on Amazon.

Pros

• Super lightweight
• Drain Easily
• High-quality

Cons

• Lack shape or support for longer treks

If you don’t need to bring a lot of decoys in the field but want to bring the ones you do neat and organized, this 12-slot bag will do the trick. It has – you guessed it – 12 slots for decoys, each very generously sized. You can fit mallard, wood duck, or redhead decoys, all but the largest of models. Slots sewn into the bottom prevent decoy lines from being tangled, and there are water and dirt drains in the bottom as well.

It can be carried over your shoulder with the padded shoulder strap, or via the carry handles. The setup and shape feel similar to an oversized tote bag as opposed to a backpack. There’s also a large front pocket that serves for stashing accessories and decoy lines.

A few things we don’t like. The shape and design, with only one shoulder strap, can feel a bit awkward as it swings by your side. Many have also complained that the bag lacks structure, cannot stand up on its own, and doesn’t seem strong enough to put up with being heavily loaded with decoys. Also, the stitching on certain seams seems a bit weak.

Overall, however, we like it; it’s affordable and holds 12 regular sized decoys neatly and in place.

​Pros

• Large, holds 12 decoys neatly
• Drainage holes
• Carry handles and shoulder strap

Cons

• Awkward to carry long distances
• Fabric is thin, doesn’t have much shape