Archery pack

[buglebrush]

I live right here in Marysville, and a stay at home dad so my newborn boy has been there alot haha ive been looking at the Cabela's frame packs since I can try it in when I buy it...... And 300 there will get a nice one and the KUIU one I want is 499$

Do not get a pack without a frame!  I cannot emphasize that enough!  I run an Exo 3500 and absolutely love it, but if that is too much for you I would go with a Badlands 2200.  Holds your bow just great.  Stay away from Eberlestock unless you are sub 5'-10",  and even then I wouldn't get one.  This is just my opinion, but I do have a lot of years carrying a pack in the elk woods during archery season.   

^^^^^ thanks buglebrush I was 90% sure I wanted a frame but u nudged me up to NEEDING a frame

Good to hear.  Just to clarify it can be an internal frame like the 2200.  Doesn't need to be a massive frame.   Cabela's should have a 2200 to look at too.

[bradslam]

I have an Eberlestock Blue Widow that I am considering selling if anyone is interested.  Excellent shape.  Probably want $250 for it.  They are $349 new.

[Bow_mon]

Update: just got back home from Tulalip Cabelas trip.

Overall pretty disappointed with their pack selection.

The only pack on my list to check out was the Tenzing 3000. Nice pack, but at that price point of $300 it's just felt lacking. I also wasn't really sure how good a meat hauler it would be as you would need to stow your meat in the full main compartment and I would have concerns about blood getting all over the inside of the pack and staining or having scent control issues later on.

They were out of stock on the Badlands 2200, and did not carry in stock the Alps Outdoorz brand  as it's an online only and I won't by a pack unless I can try it on and load it with some weight.

Did try on the Cabelas Instinct 40L & 63L. Both seem to have a great fabric that would be quiet in the field, the 40L did not IMHO have great straps to pull the load from your shoulders to your hips. When loaded with both 40 & 60lbs it still felt like it was pulling Me back. The 63L on the other hand was better for load balance.  Both of these packs came with a game haul bag that you would put your game bag in and then load into the main compartment. Looks as though this would potentially solve the issue I mentioned above in the Tenzing 3000.

I wasn't really over the top impressed enough to drop that kind of cash just yet. Going to look around a bit more and also see if Lacy Cabelas may have more in stock to warrant the 2hr drive south.

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[jkthomps]

Yeah I was disappointed...

Check out the Tenzing TZ4000 Hunting Pack and their meat shelf concept.

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[ridgefire]

Kifaru dt2 with a grab it. Will carry a bow fine and cover all your meds for years.

[Fullabull]

Are you looking for a day pack or pack in a week pack? I have the tenzing 2200 and love it. Holds everything i need for full day hunts and it holds you bow.

[tbrady]

I use the Team Elk from Eberlestock anc love it.  It will carry a bow, rifle, gear, and has a frame to pack with.  All in all, it is a great pack.  I have no complaints.   

  I have the same pack and have no complaints either.

Like someone said earlier, stay away from Eberlestock unless you are under 6'.  I would love my "Team Elk" pack if my torso was about 3" shorter.

[BIGDOG253]

I use the Team Elk from Eberlestock anc love it.  It will carry a bow, rifle, gear, and has a frame to pack with.  All in all, it is a great pack.  I have no complaints.   

  I have the same pack and have no complaints either.

Like someone said earlier, stay away from Eberlestock unless you are under 6'.  I would love my "Team Elk" pack if my torso was about 3" shorter.

Couldnt agree more. I'm 6'3" and used an Eberlestock a few years ago and it was miserable, just didnt fit well with my body frame. Im currently using a Kuiu Icon Pro 5200 with a Tall frame and its been a world of difference.

[shootnrun]

I have a Stone Glacier-Sky 5100 and it works awesome for archery, and any hunting really. They now have the Archer 6200 and the design looks even better. It compresses down to nothing and weighs less than most other day packs, but when you get an animal down has the capacity to haul as much meat as you dare load on it. Price point may seem high, but if you are going to get a day pack and meat hauling pack you can easily get one pack that does both at equal or better performance levels.

[Jerky_hunter_89]

Are you looking for a day pack or pack in a week pack? I have the tenzing 2200 and love it. Holds everything i need for full day hunts and it holds you bow.

I'd like a pack that I can use for a day pack or have the capabilities of a week of rations and camp. Day hunts for bear and deer but when I'm good enough I wanna high country hunt a mulie..... And don't want 2 300$ packs

 I was thinking an external frame with a shelf so I can adjust the pack I attach according to the trip. I'm only 5'7" 175 lbs. So size isn't a issue for the frame

[buglebrush]

I really think Exo 3500 would be perfect for you.  Buy once, cry once 

[Jerky_hunter_89]

I really think Exo 3500 would be perfect for you.  Buy once, cry once 

Ouch!!!! Maybe my sugar momma will get me that next year. Awesome bag and everything I need though thanks for the info

[skiptomylou]

I purchased the Badlands 2200 pack this year, so far have absolutely loved it. threw 120# before buying and still felt comfortable. Holds bow well and access is amazing

[tbrady]

I purchased the Badlands 2200 pack this year, so far have absolutely loved it. threw 120# before buying and still felt comfortable. Holds bow well and access is amazing

I just got a Badlands 2200 as well and love it.  It is supposed to only have 2200ci of room but it holds more than my other pack which is listed at 3450ci. 

[skiptomylou]

I purchased the Badlands 2200 pack this year, so far have absolutely loved it. threw 120# before buying and still felt comfortable. Holds bow well and access is amazing

I just got a Badlands 2200 as well and love it.  It is supposed to only have 2200ci of room but it holds more than my other pack which is listed at 3450ci.

With that fold out "meat shelf" on top of everything else it would easily hold more than 2200ci. I also love the water bladder being up and off your back so your not drinking warm water by mid day as well. Price and warranty, I couldn't be happier. Now to get some blood on it we shall see how it holds up. Good luck all