What pack do you use for hunting/packing out meat?

[tgomez]

What bag do you use for hunting big game? Share a picture and your reasons why you choose to use it.

MY SELECTION= Marine ILBE field bag and assault pack.  I like this bag because it can haul up to 120 lbs, and it has a comfortable back support frame and belly band. The main pack is 4500 cubic inches and the assault pack is 1500 cubic inches. My rifle can strap to either side leaving my hands free to hike and maneuver through the forest.

[NRA4LIFE]

My day pack is a Badlands 2800.  When necessary, I can haul out at least 80 lbs of gear and meat ( I am small el-lamo kind of guy). For just going in for meat, I use a Cabelas Alaskan I Pack that I have really liked.

[Wetwoodshunter]

Kifaru composite hunter frame, AMR bag, guide lid, grab it, with medium belt pouch and small belt pouches. I use this for both a day pack or long term pack.

I chose it because the back profile fits my back well, it's a bombproof pack, can hold way more than I can carry and I only needed one system. As someone who will be hunting elk every year even though the price is high it's more of an investment that has already paid off.

I also use this same setup for just hiking outside of hunting too.

[Antlershed]

Kifaru composite hunter frame, AMR bag, guide lid, grab it, with medium belt pouch and small belt pouches. I use this for both a day pack or long term pack.

Same exact setup I'm running, minus the grab it. 

[LeviD1]

I got a EXO mountain gear k2 2000 daypack last year. I love it. I have more gear in it than my old cheap pack and it doesn't get uncomfortable after hiking all day. 1 regret now is I wish I would have got the smaller medium frame instead of large because I've lost 42 lbs. I just have it almost fully titghtend at the waste.

[vandeman17]

Kifaru composite hunter frame, AMR bag, guide lid, grab it, with medium belt pouch and small belt pouches. I use this for both a day pack or long term pack.

Same exact setup I'm running, minus the grab it. 

Same with me except for mountain warrior frame and lid. Just got it a month ago so looking forward to getting heavy

[Magnum_Willys]

Kuiu ultra 3000 bag with kuiu icon pro suspension. Use it because it has minimal weight and bulk at less than 4# but can still pack 100# between the bag and frame.  Great daypack or overnight.

[colersu22]

I got a EXO mountain gear k2 2000 daypack last year. I love it. I have more gear in it than my old cheap pack and it doesn't get uncomfortable after hiking all day. 1 regret now is I wish I would have got the smaller medium frame instead of large because I've lost 42 lbs. I just have it almost fully titghtend at the waste.

You can get a medium belt from EXO

https://exomountaingear.com/shop/hipbelt/

I have a 2015 EXO frame with 2000 bag which is great for day hunts and getting ready to purchase the 5500 bag to compliment it for week long hunts.

[andrew_in_idaho]

Easton fullbore 5600. Had it loaded down over 100 lbs a couple times on packouts and while it is uncomfortable it can handle the weight. I don't think there is any pack that is comfortable when you get over 100 lbs though


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[wa_archer]

tgomez  using the same pack.  Just recently before that was using an older Gregory Shasta.  I have done a full deer and two elk with the Gregory well over 100 and it worked great just through it all in main compartment.  I just got the Marine ILBE this year and so far it is more comfortable.  Been doing a lot of 65-70 lb hikes training for train to hunt and it feels great.  I and pull the load lifters down and run and the weight is solid no bouncing.  Sure not the lightest pack when empty but it was free.  A lot of other gear getting bought before I would drop the money on a Kifaru or Stone glacier. 

[buglebuster]

I've been using a mystery ranch Metcalf for the last 3 seasons and its an absolute animal of a pack for hauling meat! Multiple loads over 100lbs amd very comfortable. I bone out all my deer and carry them in one trip. I just picked up a kifaru reckoning bag amd duplex frame I'm very excited to use this season. Pic is of the mystery ranch.

[millerwheeler]

Bullpacs all the way

[buglebrush]

EXO 3500.  I never see myself switching again. 

[dmoua]

Kuiu Icon Pro. Lightweight, can handle a heavy load, and comfortable. I use the 3500 bag for day hunts and the 5200 for 1-2 day overnight hunts.

[kselkhunter]

Kuiu Ultra for deer hunts.  I switch to Mystery Ranch Crew Cab for elk, as it's a bit sturdier for heavier loads.  Both compress down for day hunting.  Can fit an entire quartered or de-boned deer in the Kuiu.  And the MR Crew Cab handles elk quarters very well.