what pack ?

[martin1]

I'm looking to upgrade or just add another pack to my gear! I've looked at horn hunter full curl and nimrod packs. what are your guys choice in pack. I have an Eberle stock X2 now but need something that is easier to pack meat with.

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[X-Force]

I think the biggest question is budget? Second is cubic inches?

Lots of great packs being made today.

[martin1]

I guess I'm looking for something around 400 or less.  needs to have a Frame of some sort and a day pack attachment. not really sure on the cubic inches tho.

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[Karl Blanchard]

I would be on the hunt for a used Mystery Ranch Metcalf or Longbow if that were my price range.  The NICE frame is a beast for hauling weight!

[WapitiTalk1]

Exo Mountain Gear 3500. You'll thank me later.

[Branden]

If you are a rifle hunter I would look at a Kifaru Rambler. Great pack that is very versatile. You can probably get a used Bikini Frame and Rambler for about your price range.

It's a great pack for day hunts or extended trips, has a rifle holder, and a load shelf. If you archery hunt it's still a great pack just don't need the rifle holder.

Regards, Branden

[ridgefire]

I would look for a used kifaru duplex frame and one of their bags to go with it. I just picked one up that is like new for $200. Now I will use my bt2 for hunting and my duplex and highcamp bag for hauling meat. You could be in a nice kifaru pack for under $400pretty easily.

[X-Force]

All great options. Kifaru, MR, Exo.

Checkout rokslide classifieds

[splitshot]

  I have a  badlands and don't like it.  next up is an eberlestock.  I still use an old  kelty that is 40 years old.    mike w

[Buzz2401]

Also check out Blacks Creeks packs.  They are made in USA and are really nice. Only other packs made in USA are EXO , Mystery Ranch and Kirafu.  Badlands and Eberlestock are made overseas

[BullPacs]

Bull Pacs is another option and totally made in the USA as well.  Come check us out at the Portland Show if you're around.

[Commando]

I agree with the kifaru suggestions. I just ordered a late season which should be here at the end of the month can't wait. They discontinued that pack though so I got one of the last ones. I would look at there hunting frame. I think it's only 250?. Than look at one of there packs they have. I'm looking at picking up either a dt1,dt2 or a amr packwith the hunting ftame

[Branden]

Please do yourself a favor if you ever pack much weight any kind of distance do not get a bullpac. Worst suspension on a pack I have ever used.

There are a lot of great suggestions on this thread. Make sure you check the specs on all the packs you decide to look at. I know MR packs are pretty heavy. Eberle doesn't have much load lift and they are heavy. Kifaru has a lot of options but are pricey if you buy new. I hear great things about Stone Glacier but never used one. Same with Exo. I wouldn't buy Kuiu cause they have crappy customer service unless that was the only pack you like.

Regards, Branden

[Boss .300 winmag]

Please do yourself a favor if you ever pack much weight any kind of distance do not get a bullpac. Worst suspension on a pack I have ever used.

There are a lot of great suggestions on this thread. Make sure you check the specs on all the packs you decide to look at. I know MR packs are pretty heavy. Eberle doesn't have much load lift and they are heavy. Kifaru has a lot of options but are pricey if you buy new. I hear great things about Stone Glacier but never used one. Same with Exo. I wouldn't buy Kuiu cause they have crappy customer service unless that was the only pack you like.

Regards, Branden

Well I've only had mine for a year, but it's the best meat frame pack I've ever used. 

I carry it when hunting long distances off road with a smaller day pack strapped to it and it's quite comfortable. Plus helped lokidog pack his sheep out last fall in steep nasty rocky terrain where each step was well thought before hand, and the pack was great at weight distribution and stability getting thru that tough area. 

[b0bbyg]

Please do yourself a favor if you ever pack much weight any kind of distance do not get a bullpac. Worst suspension on a pack I have ever used.

There are a lot of great suggestions on this thread. Make sure you check the specs on all the packs you decide to look at. I know MR packs are pretty heavy. Eberle doesn't have much load lift and they are heavy. Kifaru has a lot of options but are pricey if you buy new. I hear great things about Stone Glacier but never used one. Same with Exo. I wouldn't buy Kuiu cause they have crappy customer service unless that was the only pack you like.

Regards, Branden

Just curious is there a pack you do like that you have experience with?

I have not used my Bullpac much as yet but was very happy with it's performance helping pack out an Elk last year. Right now I use it strictly as a meat pack. I might look at what the OP is trying to do in the future with this pack.

I also have a badlands pack that has been decent for the 3 years I have used it. I don't love it but also do not hate it, just use it