The Meateater Pack

[Stein]

At the end of the day, the pack doesn't carry the weight, the person does.  Some could be better or worse, but most of us would be better off fixing our abilities rather than looking for the ultimate nylon solution.  People have successfully carried tons of weight long before carbon fiber or 1,000 D nylon was invented.

The older I get, the less I worry about gear.

[7mag.]

At the end of the day, the pack doesn't carry the weight, the person does.  Some could be better or worse, but most of us would be better off fixing our abilities rather than looking for the ultimate nylon solution.  People have successfully carried tons of weight long before carbon fiber or 1,000 D nylon was invented.

The older I get, the less I worry about gear.

Might as well get rid of phones, automobiles, refrigeration, computers, etc. Who needs advances in technology anyway? I'll just dig out my dad's old wooden frame pack and get compressed disks like he did.

[MountainWalk]

That's not what I think he is saying

[7mag.]

You're right, that was a little harsh. What I should have said was; over the last decade, advancements in pack technology have significantly reduced discomfort, pain, and injury. Letting us hunt the back country later in life.

[BiggMayn]

Wow, my post from 18 months ago had a lot of traffic over the weekend.  One thing I realized when trying to find a pack is that its like boots or rifle calibers...it's damn near impossible to get two guys to agree. 

I ended up getting the optics pack about a year ago and like it a lot.  I've carried it empty and with 100 lbs (and everywhere in between).  The layout is good, my only negative feedback is how heavy it is empty...but compared with other external framed packs I've tried it is similar in weight and price.

If anyone in interested in the pack let me know and we can try to meet up for you to try it out.  That is what another member on here did for me.       

[kentrek]

 

I ended up getting the optics pack about a year ago and like it a lot.  I've carried it empty and with 100 lbs

You didnt have load lifters so you actually didn't like your pack... okay okay I'm done ranting and actually should apologize for being alil rash in my previous post

Any loaded down pictures? ?

[BiggMayn]

No need for an apology (to me at least).  The pack fits me well and is comfortable for me so I'm good with it.  I don't have any loaded down pics as I'm usually out solo.  Hopefully in the next couple of weeks I'll be able to post some