hunting packs

[M_ray]

my rig...eberlestock x1...2100 cubic inches and 5 lbs

Just so there is no confusion the Eberlestock at 9 pounds I was comparing to is the larger one since I was looking fro a 2800 cubic pack. i think the Badlands 2200 that would be in the same class as jakelopes here is 3 pounds so a couple pounds difference.

[jackelope]

i knew that.
 

this is the 8lb'er m_ray is talking about.
http://www.eberlestock.com/J107%20Dragonfly.htm

it starts at 2900, and will expand to 5425, and then if you add the spike camp duffel...7900 c.i.

[M_ray]

Wow it definatly expands to carry a load! Sorry I thought it was 9 but I guess 8 1/2 is pretty close. 

[cohoho]

Why I choose it was for that very reason, slim when you go in.  I got the zip off bag also, that makes great to leave all the camping gear in.  The other reason was the rifle scabbard keep the gun off my shoulders and out of the hands.  When you can see for three miles in anyone direction you don't need quick access to the gun.  If you cut off the bottom part of it and tighten the inside strap the gun still stays in securely but you do shed a pound.  I just haven't got the guts to cut a $250 pack up yet,,,,,    I thought there was only a pound between the two, but oh well.  I had a Badlands, but I couldn't get it fitting right for some reason? This one fits nicely and the weight is off the shoulders and on the hip, better for me.

Bone, I know what your talking about on hind qrts of a moose, min 165lbs per each one, thank goodness we never ever shot one far from the boat.... Did have a fellow tell me packed two qrts three miles inside his pack, an old Military Alice pack.  I smiled and let him tell his story..  Me too, but the pack was on the bow of the boat at the time... Although the trip was 16 or so miles....

M-Ray- No, I remembered the GPS, it is the old Garmin 12XL, love that thing till it finally quit due to being ejected out of a boat that was filling up with water, quickly, but that's another story.... 

[huntingnut]

This is truely one of my favorite features. The orange part is the expansion. When going in empty that part zips up closed.

[M_ray]

M-Ray- No, I remembered the GPS, it is the old Garmin 12XL, love that thing till it finally quit due to being ejected out of a boat that was filling up with water, quickly, but that's another story....

cohoho- What do we have to do to get ya to tell that one?

[wadu1]

I have founf the Kelty Ram 2000 is the most comfortable for me. It has a Hunter orange cover in a pouch at the bottom, I have not been able to use it yet. The only draw back I can not is the lack of Buddie locks.

[blindpig]

The badlands 2200.  Its pretty much waterproof, comfortable and has a very handy "pocket" for hauling out quarters.

[deaddog]

I like a shane pack. he,s 6' 8", 285lb and works for meat.

[stlhdr1]

Badlands 4500 for me... Pack fits killer.....

Keith

[mlgunkel]

bull-pac  http://www.bullpacs.com/

[WonkyWapiti]

I've got two Badlands packs, the Superday and a smaller one with the mesh screen to keep the pack off your back but I can't remember the name of it.  They are really tough packs.  I love the side/hip pouches on the Superday which makes it easy to access gear without taking of my pack. 

[BrettinWen]

NIMROD Pack out of Cashmere. best pack out there but a little on the spendy side.

[rasbo]

Freighter frame for game,I think its called the alaskan now not sure,not to expensive.cabelas has it,Ive packed out a ton of game and it works well for me,

[bighorns2bushytails]

i like the nimrod system so far.  almost got a badlands but decided the nimrod was more versatile for me.  didnt see that one as an option for the votes but thats what i got and so far im happy.