Backpacks

[Dr. Death]

The X2 is what I'm going to get....hoping to find one on sale in the next few weeks...

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

I'm going to be ordering a kifaru bikini frame with the new 7000 new high camp bag and some pocket attachments. I can't wait!

[shanevg]

I definitely second the Kifaru pack.  I would say the Kifaru's are pretty much unbeatable when it comes to load hauling.  I obviously haven't tried out the new Bikini pack yet but sounds like it is super comfortable from weights as low as daypack weights all the way up to a 100 pound load. 

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

I definitely second the Kifaru pack.  I would say the Kifaru's are pretty much unbeatable when it comes to load hauling.  I obviously haven't tried out the new Bikini pack yet but sounds like it is super comfortable from weights as low as daypack weights all the way up to a 100 pound load.

They claim it hauls the same loads as the duplex frame, and they generally aren't fib tellers. Aron can pack some weight.

[shanevg]

 

[fillthefreezer]

my duplex might see the classifieds once i can decide between flat back and curved back stays

[actionshooter]

I'm waiting for you guys to order a Bikini so I can come look at it..............wait that sounds kina wierd..

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

I'm waiting for you guys to order a Bikini so I can come look at it..............wait that sounds kina wierd..

Hopefully I'll be ordering mine next month.  But there is a 12-16 month lead time, but you are more then welcome to meet up to see it. 

I also just put my order in for the KUIU Guide Jacket.  I'm pretty excited.  It's been a HUGE gear year for me.

[madcow41]

I like Mystery Ranch alot and if you can afford it I would go with a 3 day assault or a Crew cab for longer day trips or for carrying the bear/deer out

[actionshooter]

I like Mystery Ranch alot and if you can afford it I would go with a 3 day assault or a Crew cab for longer day trips or for carrying the bear/deer out

I have been a DEDICATED MR user for years, but I am wanting to look at lighter packs......just research for now.

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

I like Mystery Ranch alot and if you can afford it I would go with a 3 day assault or a Crew cab for longer day trips or for carrying the bear/deer out

I have been a DEDICATED MR user for years, but I am wanting to look at lighter packs......just research for now.

I have spent...a lot of time, and gotten great advice from some individuals who have never steered me wrong when it comes to backpacking gear. 

I can't speak from personal experience (yet), but from what I've read, Kifaru is the end all be all.  The Alpha and the Omega.  Plus, let me tell you what, I don't think I've seen someone so ecstatic and knowledgeable about backpack hunting then Aron Snyder. 

Once my bonus comes in...it will be mine!

And like I said, you are more then welcome to come look at it.

[actionshooter]

I like Mystery Ranch alot and if you can afford it I would go with a 3 day assault or a Crew cab for longer day trips or for carrying the bear/deer out

I have been a DEDICATED MR user for years, but I am wanting to look at lighter packs......just research for now.

I have spent...a lot of time, and gotten great advice from some individuals who have never steered me wrong when it comes to backpacking gear. 

I can't speak from personal experience (yet), but from what I've read, Kifaru is the end all be all.  The Alpha and the Omega.  Plus, let me tell you what, I don't think I've seen someone so ecstatic and knowledgeable about backpack hunting then Aron Snyder. 

Once my bonus comes in...it will be mine!

And like I said, you are more then welcome to come look at it.

I appreciate that!
 I will give you my opinion for what it worth, and this is from experience. Packs are like boots, there is no such thing as the end all be all for backpacks. Packs fit everyone differently, what works for Aron might not work for the next guy.

[colockumelk]

For load hauling I recomend the Longbow over the 3 day assault.  It has tje NICE frame plus you can stick quarters between the frame and the bag like this.

[colockumelk]

It can carry your gun for you while hauling meat.

 

[colockumelk]

Or instead of carrying it like Tue first two picks you can bone out half an elk and shove the meat inside the bag itself.