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Re: Unique backpack question for boning out bear
« Reply #15 on: August 17, 2013, 11:03:29 PM »
I do alot of backpacking/climbing, some hunting related, but most not. As mentioned, there is no perfect all around pack that I have found. But, specific to the question of the ultimate game or quarter hauler, nothing beats this believe it or not.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/American-Seating-Company-WW2-Military-Wood-Frame-Backpack-1944-World-War-II-/111073109677?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19dc7926ad#ht_1001wt_1255

If you just want to flat out haul meat on your back, or ammo for a bazooka, you will be stunned how well these work and how comfortable they are.


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Re: Unique backpack question for boning out bear
« Reply #16 on: August 17, 2013, 11:13:05 PM »
I do alot of backpacking/climbing, some hunting related, but most not. As mentioned, there is no perfect all around pack that I have found. But, specific to the question of the ultimate game or quarter hauler, nothing beats this believe it or not.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/American-Seating-Company-WW2-Military-Wood-Frame-Backpack-1944-World-War-II-/111073109677?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19dc7926ad#ht_1001wt_1255

If you just want to flat out haul meat on your back, or ammo for a bazooka, you will be stunned how well these work and how comfortable they are.

I actually have on of these and have never used it. It seems like a solid transport pack though. Clever load securment would be necessary though since it does not have a shelf.

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Re: Unique backpack question for boning out bear
« Reply #17 on: August 17, 2013, 11:35:11 PM »
Top of the line hunting backpacks:

http://www.mysteryranch.com/hunting

Ridiculously spendy though...

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Re: Unique backpack question for boning out bear
« Reply #18 on: August 17, 2013, 11:53:35 PM »
Top of the line hunting backpacks:

http://www.mysteryranch.com/hunting

Ridiculously spendy though...

I took a hard look at these a few years back.  Just couldn't get over the fact you had 10# on your back before the first item went in.  No doubt nice quality stuff.  I've been hoping for something lighter than the J107 so this did not fit the bill at all.  Know a few guys that absolutely love theirs though!
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Re: Unique backpack question for boning out bear
« Reply #19 on: August 18, 2013, 01:57:46 AM »
Top of the line hunting backpacks:

http://www.mysteryranch.com/hunting

Ridiculously spendy though...

I took a hard look at these a few years back.  Just couldn't get over the fact you had 10# on your back before the first item went in.  No doubt nice quality stuff.  I've been hoping for something lighter than the J107 so this did not fit the bill at all.  Know a few guys that absolutely love theirs though!
Top of the line hunting backpacks:

http://www.mysteryranch.com/hunting

Ridiculously spendy though...

I took a hard look at these a few years back.  Just couldn't get over the fact you had 10# on your back before the first item went in.  No doubt nice quality stuff.  I've been hoping for something lighter than the J107 so this did not fit the bill at all.  Know a few guys that absolutely love theirs though!


I guess I should have said "supposedly" Top of the line hunting backpacks...

I don't own one and I haven't. I've just had some friends that raved about them.

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Re: Unique backpack question for boning out bear
« Reply #20 on: August 18, 2013, 02:24:08 AM »
I'd say they are top of the line in quality.  Just too damn heavy for my taste.  I'm broken, fat and grumpy most of the time.  The guys I know that have them are all smoke jumpers.  When they say their feeling out of shape their still 20 times better off than my best day ever!  Don't think they even know when something is two or three pounds heavier.  I think their normal day packs are about 50# :chuckle:

We shot a big bear down in a hole in Eastern Oregon one time.  Straight down from the truck about three miles.  Two of these smoke jumpers and myself at the height of my physical abilities.  Since I guided them to the bear they wanted me to take the glory pack.  I was thrilled.  They each had some serious loads of meat.  I said, "Go ahead!  Don't wait up for me I'll meet you up at the truck."  And off they went trotting up the mountain.  I don't think I made it 1,000 yards before I heard them running back down the hill.  They get to me and say, "We got back to the truck and realized you've got the keys!"  Absolute freakish human mountain goats :yike:
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Re: Unique backpack question for boning out bear
« Reply #21 on: August 18, 2013, 09:47:01 AM »
I have used the Mystery Ranch packs. They are bomb proof, very quality backpacks. As mentioned though a starting weight of 10+ is a little heavy for a day pack. These packs are designed and built by Dana Gleason, one of the original pack innovators. I use a Dana Designs Astralplane built when he still ran the company and before he started Mystery Ranch. It is a great pack and has held up to some crushing loads. This pack is essentially the same as the MR Kodiak minus the color and some differences in buckles and attachment points.

I remember when I was in good shape, never Smoke Jumper shape but pretty good. Still can hold my own but three little kids and a change in career have hurt. I remember guiding though and what it was like to hike 10 miles and 6000 vertical feet in a day with 100 pounds and then going to work the next day and carrying gear in and out of lakes all day and still being able to hit the bar for a round of drinks with friends. I would be shot if I tried that nowadays.

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Re: Unique backpack question for boning out bear
« Reply #22 on: August 18, 2013, 09:53:30 AM »
I've got an old Kelty frame pack that I got off Craigslist for $20. Used it last year and hauled out my first ever bear (boned out) and hide. 8 mile hike...I'm sure those fancy $400 packs are plush, but I guess I've got different priorities. Good luck!

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Re: Unique backpack question for boning out bear
« Reply #23 on: August 18, 2013, 10:01:39 AM »
I've got the Eberlestock j104 and I love it. I will say it is not my idea of perfect. I concur that the load lifters have minimal functionality and the belt slips. I need a picture to see how Rad fixed his and I will do it today. I mostly use the scabbard to hold a tripod and spotter or a fly rod tube. It's a great pack though. I think I've heard to them referred to as mid range packs. I agree. There's some improvements that could be made. I've hiked 3-4 miles with +/- 70# in it with mostly satisfied results. I don't have a budget for a $700-900 pack regardless of how well the load lifters work and how light they are so at this juncture I'll power through a little shoulder discomfort and a couple extra pounds of weight. I've done multi-day backpacking non-hunting related trips with it too including Mt. Adams overnighter and it worked well, but I'll be using a backpacking/non-hunting pack for those trips from now on.
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Re: Unique backpack question for boning out bear
« Reply #24 on: August 19, 2013, 09:25:32 AM »
http://www.ebay.com/itm/American-Seating-Company-WW2-Military-Wood-Frame-Backpack-1944-World-War-II-/111073109677?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19dc7926ad#ht_1001wt_1255

If you just want to flat out haul meat on your back, or ammo for a bazooka, you will be stunned how well these work and how comfortable they are.
is this a joke? that looks like the equivalent of comfort as one of those bushcraft pack frames you make with 3 sticks, a bandana or poncho and some cordage.... :dunno:

 


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