what pack ?

[BullPacs]

Hey Branden, sorry the Bull Pac suspension didn't work for you.  What specifically didn't you like about the suspension?  We have a couple modifications we're working on right now on the shoulder straps and waist belt trying to improve on them, but always open to more feedback.

Thanks.
Sam

[Sakko300wsm]

I really like my eberlestock dragonfly for packing meat - will haul more than one can comfortably carry . It's an excellent built pack, but they are heavy. Also have a badlands Sacrifice - also a great pack! Way lighter , but won't pack as much

[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   

Yes my favorite pack is the Barneys Pinnacle. I also like some of the Kifaru packs. Not a big fan of the Bikini frame made by Kifaru.

The Bullpac works fine for certain situations. We cut my brothers bull in half and I carried out both halves with it. One weighed 295# the other 205#. Didn't have to go that far. My buddy used it and packed a 90# load out ten miles. It sucked. My brother had 110# in a Bora 80. They traded back and forth and could not wait to get rid of the bullpac and put o the bora.

If you are just truck hunting a bullpac works. I do think there are better options still though. As a backpacking pack they are one of the worse packs we have used.

Regards, Branden.

[Branden]

Hey Branden, sorry the Bull Pac suspension didn't work for you.  What specifically didn't you like about the suspension?  We have a couple modifications we're working on right now on the shoulder straps and waist belt trying to improve on them, but always open to more feedback.

Thanks.
Sam

There was zero load lifter adjustment and the belt was to flimsy. Would not lock in place. Also the shoulder straps weren't very ergonomic like on new packs.

The frame is great just the suspension is outdated.

Regards, Branden

[BullPacs]

Thanks Branden... Ya, load levelers on a frame don't suck up the load like on a soft pack (even with an internal frame).  We've been playing with that a little, but the current load leveler set up does tighten up that connection between the top of the frame and the top of the shoulder strap making it a little more solid.  The older straps were too long and would bottom out when trying to adjust them, we have shortened that strap so even smaller guys can get it to torque down.  We also have some major modifications coming to the waist belt that will add a side strap to help tighten them up to the bottom of the frame, making them more solid and comfortable.  Not sure why the belt wouldn't lock in place, haven't experienced a slipping belt?  And while nice and thick, the shoulder straps don't have that cool, contoured look.  We're also trying to develop an adjustable chest strap so people can customize that fit a little better too.

Thanks again for the feedback Branden, seems like there's always room for a little improvement on every pack I've ever worn... we're working on improving ours.

Sam

[3dvapor]

Just looked at the gen 3 kifaru pack.  Put 50lbs on my back and walked around.  The adjustability was awesome on the load lifters 3 or 4 different options.

[Branden]

Sam a few thoughts.

I don't use the load lifters to suck in the pack at the top. I use them to get the straps off my shoulders so my shoulders can have a break. Also the reason I like contoured shoulder straps is if they fit right I don't have to use the little strap that keeps them in place. Not using that strap helps a lot for my breathing when I'm packing a load out of a hole. Doesn't seem like it would but I've tested it over and over. I've never had shoulder straps come off my shoulders, just like them in a certain spot for more comfort.

Again the frame is solid and super easy to mount stuff to. But for the price of your frame brand new and say a Kifaru hunting frame new I'm buying the Kifaru for $35 more. I don't think either will fail a guy, but one is more comfortable and versatile.

Regards, Branden

[RadSav]

Also check out Blacks Creeks packs.  They are made in USA and are really nice.

 

Blacks Creek is a little heavy for my everyday back country type pack.  So for that I prefer EXO so far.  But as a meat hauler the B/C frame is first rate!  Maybe the toughest hauler built today.  With one of the better waist belts on a hunting pack too.  If B/C was the same weight as Kifaru, EXO and Glacier I wouldn't own anything else.

[buckandbullminingco]

Horn hunter full curl!!! love love love it. I use it for day hunts / week long back country hunts