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Offline Wetwoodshunter

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Daypack / pack board?
« on: October 04, 2015, 12:19:57 PM »
Ignorant and not really knowing what I'm looking for I am hoping to find a pack that I could use as a daypack and also convert to packing out meat while out in the field.

I'm hoping this can save one trip to the truck and back as I could pack out a quarter my first time coming out the woods. Are there any packs out there that do this and would still be comfortable to use as a daypack 100% of the time.

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Re: Daypack / pack board?
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2015, 01:00:35 PM »
I use a day pack tied onto a vietnam era pack frame,I've packed many a deer an elk out ,boned out and quartered. cost $50. I've used it for 30 yr's, sure there are better one's to buy .But for me it's what I like.. I'll tell you,where we hunt at as the yr's have gone by, hunters have seen us packing out,and now we don't hunt in those spot's because everyone  else learned from us.:bash:,
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Re: Daypack / pack board?
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2015, 01:34:52 PM »
Mystery ranch, KiFaru, exo, stone glacier is what I would look at. Lots of options to choose from but be prepared to open your wallet.

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Re: Daypack / pack board?
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2015, 08:20:19 PM »
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Re: Daypack / pack board?
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2015, 07:46:31 AM »
Thanks for the info so far. What about the Kuiu Icon? Does anyone pack meat with it between the frame and daypack portion?

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Re: Daypack / pack board?
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2015, 12:34:29 PM »
The Horn Hunter Full Curl system is another option. A little heavier than the Kifaru, SG, or EXO but carries a heavy load well for the price.

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Re: Daypack / pack board?
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2015, 10:50:17 PM »
I use a eberlestock transformer that zips onto a eberlestock f1 mainframe. What is cool about it is you can take the shoulder straps off the mainframe and put it onto the transformer pack and use it as a day pack. The mainframe as a meat pack. Tons of options with that set up, I also have a direct zip in dry bag that is attached to the mainframe. Just a great setup that is super comfortable for a backpacker like myself.
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Re: Daypack / pack board?
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2015, 10:59:22 PM »
Have used my Kuiu Ultra 3000 for a daypack and for packing out a couple moose and deer.  Love it.  The Icon is a slightly heavier version with extra pockets.  I like the minimalist Ultra for primary use as a daypack.  Weighs just a couple pounds but being taller than a typical daypack the waist belt is much more functional.  Throw your meat in a Kuiu XL meatsack and sling it in between the carbon-fiber packboard and the pack bag and you pack your game without getting your gear all messy.  We packed out 80# loads with it but I know it can handle more. 

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Re: Daypack / pack board?
« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2015, 10:25:26 AM »
I forgot to post back but I ended up finding a mystery ranch hi-dice assault pack with a nice frame in multi cam for less than $300 and picked it up.

Hopefully it will be here before modern rifle for deer. I'll post a review after I use it a few days.

 


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