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Hunting pack for big fellas?
« on: February 14, 2015, 06:12:13 PM »
I am trying to find a new pack for myself and it seems like a lot of the manufacture think that everyone in the world is 5-9 to 5-10 and a 165 pounds. Well in reality that's just not true. So I am winding what some for you bigger guys are using for packs? I tired eberlestock, tenzing and badlands today and the only ones that fit right and were adjustable enough were the eberlestock team elk and the dragon fly. I was looking for a day to day and a half pack but nothing fit right. Also didn't want to break the bank on a 300-350 dollar pack that I wasn't sure about. So if you guys got any input it would be helpful thanks Brandon

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Re: Hunting pack for big fellas?
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2015, 06:20:57 PM »
How big are you? I'm 6'4" and 230. I've got packs that fit.  Adjustability of the pack is key.
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Re: Hunting pack for big fellas?
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2015, 06:28:07 PM »
I am trying to find a new pack for myself and it seems like a lot of the manufacture think that everyone in the world is 5-9 to 5-10 and a 165 pounds. Well in reality that's just not true. So I am winding what some for you bigger guys are using for packs? I tired eberlestock, tenzing and badlands today and the only ones that fit right and were adjustable enough were the eberlestock team elk and the dragon fly. I was looking for a day to day and a half pack but nothing fit right. Also didn't want to break the bank on a 300-350 dollar pack that I wasn't sure about. So if you guys got any input it would be helpful thanks Brandon

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Re: Hunting pack for big fellas?
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2015, 06:29:55 PM »
The non adjustable Eberlestock packs don't fit big guys the way a pack is supposed to fit. A short torso you're good to go though. 
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Re: Hunting pack for big fellas?
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2015, 06:57:57 PM »
I am 6' 4" and found out today that adjustable is the key like mentioned. Leaning toward the eberlestock team elk pack.

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Re: Hunting pack for big fellas?
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2015, 06:58:46 PM »
I bought the Eberlestock Team Elk pack last year and have absolutely no regrets.  I am 6 foot 250 lbs.  Absolutely love it!!  It has a tone of adjustability and plenty of pockets / compartments / straps / etc. etc. to meat all my needs.  They also have a great warranty.   :tup:

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Re: Hunting pack for big fellas?
« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2015, 07:45:14 PM »
ive been using a hunter carryall from ll bean, its kind of a modular freighter, I run a small daypack I got from walmart in it.
 It is super comfortable, and quite versatile, it was pretty cheap to, less then 80 bucks shipped I believe, lifetime warranty and everything.

im 6'4 and 380#

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Re: Hunting pack for big fellas?
« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2015, 07:58:18 PM »
I'm 6'1 225 lbs and i use an eberlestock and absolutely love it.
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Re: Hunting pack for big fellas?
« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2015, 08:04:24 PM »
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I bought the wide one at the sportsman show because of your issues being 6'2, I liked the fit because it didn't rub at the point of my shoulders. It's more of a meat pack but he has a backpack bag he sells for it too. :twocents:
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Re: Hunting pack for big fellas?
« Reply #9 on: February 14, 2015, 08:22:57 PM »
I'm 6-5, 260 and have had trouble finding packs (and boots  :dunno: ). For several years I have been using Mystery Ranch packs and they have worked awesome, but they are heavy and expensive., Recently tried on a couple of  Kifaru packs that felt good but haven't been able to test them out.
 

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Re: Hunting pack for big fellas?
« Reply #10 on: February 14, 2015, 08:39:13 PM »
I have been running a wilderness pack for several seasons. I have the bighorn combo. It's been a great pack. A few of my family members and there friends have them as well. Great amount of adjustment in them and they are as tuff as any pack I have used. I have had 100+ on/in mine several times. I have badlands and eberlestock as well and for any amount of hauling the wilderness is much more comfy and made stronger with a lot of adjustment.

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Re: Hunting pack for big fellas?
« Reply #11 on: February 14, 2015, 08:41:32 PM »
My kuiu pack fits really well and held up great with a full load of sheep !

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Re: Hunting pack for big fellas?
« Reply #12 on: February 14, 2015, 08:42:40 PM »
I'm a pretty good sized fella and the badlands sacrifice fit me pretty well
(although some other badlands pack didn't fit me at all?)

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Re: Hunting pack for big fellas?
« Reply #13 on: February 15, 2015, 09:31:33 AM »
My kuiu pack fits really well and held up great with a full load of sheep !

Is there any retail place that sales there packs? I was looking at there icon pro 1850 pack. Looks like a nice one. I also like how you back get it in a l-xl belt and a tall frame.

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Re: Hunting pack for big fellas?
« Reply #14 on: February 15, 2015, 09:42:35 AM »
You have to buy the direct from KUIU.

 


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