Dedicated hunting pack?

[doubletall]

I curious how many of you have a dedicated hunting backpack from brands like Kifaru or Eberlestock vs a general good quality general purpose backpack.  I have an Osprey 70 liter pack that is plenty big for a few days in the back country.  Other than a specific pocket to carry a rifle, what do some of the other brands have that make them a "hunting" pack?

[jasnt]

I like quiet materials. Like brushed nylon or fleece    I been looking closely at the Yukon frame combo from wildernesspacks.com

[couesbitten]

I have a Horn Hunter Full Curl, a Kifaru Highcamp 4800, and am expecting to receive my new EXO 5500 pack in the next few weeks. These packs are very comfortable with standard weights of 35 - 70 pounds in them, but where they shine is in their ability to allow the user to carry 100+ lbs in reasonable comfort.

[Jason]

I like my Eberlestock Team Elk pack! Has a pocket for my Spotting scope and a pocket on the other side for my tri-pod, roomy main compartment, gun scabbard and a freighter shelf to carry heavy loads.

[coachcw]

I like my kuiu very light wieght yet strong. KiFaru  is the Cadillac  of packs though hands down

[ghosthunter]

I have a J 105 Eberlstock.
And a 25.00 camo pack from Costco .

I bought the J 105 for the scabbard.

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

Depends what you use it for. I'm assuming because you posted here you want to hunt the backcountry?


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[doubletall]

I have a Horn Hunter Full Curl, a Kifaru Highcamp 4800, and am expecting to receive my new EXO 5500 pack in the next few weeks. These packs are very comfortable with standard weights of 35 - 70 pounds in them, but where they shine is in their ability to allow the user to carry 100+ lbs in reasonable comfort.

Speaking of packing loads out, if you're say 5 miles in and you fill your tag do you typically pack out the meat and then come back for your camp? 

[doubletall]

Depends what you use it for. I'm assuming because you posted here you want to hunt the backcountry?

Yes, I've been wanting to do the high hunt from one of the Twisp River trailheads.


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[SilkOnTheDrySide]

Depends what you use it for. I'm assuming because you posted here you want to hunt the backcountry?

Yes, I've been wanting to do the high hunt from one of the Twisp River trailheads.


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A quality backpack will reap rewards down the line when hunting the backcountry.

As Couse said above, they shine when weight exceeds 70 lbs.

Also, little advice, don't tell the Internet where you're hunting. If you shoot a buck this year people will be at those trailheads next year.


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[coachcw]

I have a Horn Hunter Full Curl, a Kifaru Highcamp 4800, and am expecting to receive my new EXO 5500 pack in the next few weeks. These packs are very comfortable with standard weights of 35 - 70 pounds in them, but where they shine is in their ability to allow the user to carry 100+ lbs in reasonable comfort.

Speaking of packing loads out, if you're say 5 miles in and you fill your tag do you typically pack out the meat and then come back for your camp? 

pretty tough to pull a camp and meat in less your into heavy loads and are a complete minimalist

[7mag.]

Hunting packs (good ones), are designed and built for the activity of hunting. Non-hunting backpacking packs are designed in size and durability for backpacking only. The brands I've checked on (Osprey, Gregory, Kelty, REI, etc) will only warranty their packs to 60 to 80 pounds, while hunting packs like Kifaru, Stone Glacier, and Mystery Ranch warranty their packs to 150 pounds or more. They are also offered in larger bag sizes to accommodate hauling your camp and meat at the same time. I destroyed a few backpacking packs before I bought a Mystery Ranch, then a Kifaru.

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

Depends on a lot of things for sure.

#1 being your own capabilities.

You should be training right now.

Bring a partner. Should be able to do a single load of bones out meat for any animal. Elk with two people is likely taking two trips, which sucks but second one is usually just for camp and horns.

I've packed both a deer and a bear in one trip with a friend.

I would focus on training to be able to take 100 lbs for distance. (5 + miles with elevation)


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[X-Force]

I like my mystery ranch crew cab. It is very versatile and extremely durable. Most people can't and shouldn't put more than 60-80 pounds on there back but even with those weights a quality pack will really stand above the rest.

[doubletall]

Hunting packs (good ones), are designed and built for the activity of hunting. Non-hunting backpacking packs are designed in size and durability for backpacking only. The brands I've checked on (Osprey, Gregory, Kelty, REI, etc) will only warranty their packs to 60 to 80 pounds, while hunting packs like Kifaru, Stone Glacier, and Mystery Ranch warranty their packs to 150 pounds or more. They are also offered in larger bag sizes to accommodate hauling your camp and meat at the same time. I destroyed a few backpacking packs before I bought a Mystery Ranch, then a Kifaru.

This pretty much sums up what I was looking for.  My Osprey hasn't even been used, I bought it after four trips up Mt Adams with a pack that was too small and I haven't been back since.  If I get serious about a back country hunt I'll try to sell my pack and look for something better suited for the job.