Looking for a good frame pack...

[Colby Otto]

I have been looking for a nice frame pack for hunting, backpacking, shed hunting, etc. I dont have much experience with frame packs, what are some good frame packs you guys may use?

[phildobaggins]

I have been looking for a nice frame pack for hunting, backpacking, shed hunting, etc. I dont have much experience with frame packs, what are some good frame packs you guys may use?

I have an EXO Mtn Gear K3 frame with the 3200 pack. Use it for shed hunting, turkey hunting, and packed an elk out in it last September. Excellent pack.

[Wolfdog2314]

Do it right first…. and get an exo. I have nothing but great things to say about my exo mountain pack. I have it in the 4800. Carry meat between the pack and frame. Great customer service. Not cheap but the investment will last.

https://exomtngear.com/collections/packs/products/k3-4800-pack-system

[pickardjw]

Exo, Stone Glacier, or Kifaru you can't go wrong with. Heard good things about the Seek Outside as well. I have the SG 5900 and use it for everything, awesome pack.

[Sundance]

What's your price range? There are a lot of good options, but knowing if you are looking at $400 or $700 will give you some direction.

[hunthard]

Another EXO fan here, took out an elk hind quarter and half of a 2 point blacktail, not all at once though lol. Seriously though, great packs.

[bigdub257]

Mystery Ranch might be another consideration.  They go on sale a few times a year at some pretty attractive prices.  My boy runs the Metcalf and loves it. I use a Kifaru and would highly recommend that also, although they are a bit more spendy. All of the other packs mentioned above are very good packs, just depends on your budget.  There's always some pretty good deals on used packs on various sites such as Rokslide also.

[MR5x5]

Frame Pack....

I run an ALPS OutdoorZ Commander and like it a lot.  Can be had for around $250.

[phildobaggins]

Frame Pack....

I run an ALPS OutdoorZ Commander and like it a lot.  Can be had for around $250.

I had that pack and did not like it one bit! Works if your budget is tight, though.

[trophyhunt]

If you are looking just for a bad azz frame, BullPac.  Comfy, light and if you want eventually you can buy a bag for it.  But its a packing machine.

[MR5x5]

https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=269080.msg3652346;boardseen#new

[Lumpy Taters]

CamoFire frequently has the Alps packs on there for 99 for just the frame and about 140 with the bag.

[Sundance]

Everyone I know who has a Kifaru, Exo, and Stone Glacier has been very happy with their choice. I’m a bargain guy and get Mystery Ranch through a pro deal, I’m very happy with MR products. I use my frame with different sized packs depending on my hunt, about 20-30 days a year. If I was going for 100+ days I could see jumping to the next price level.

[b0bbyg]

https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=269080.msg3652346;boardseen#new

Ditto, great pack.

[Browndawg]

I love my Stone Glacier Solo on the X Curve frame. Super light weight (4.1 lbs empty) and can hold enough for a multiple day back country excursion. Excellent comfort when packing meat. I packed out three bulls last season and had 130+ lbs on one haul. Very durable. Worth the high price in my opinion.

[Bendejo]

Question for the exo fans.
Does the frame height bonk you on the back of the head?thats the one thing keeping me from moving out of my f1 mainframe. Love the design of the exo packs, but if can't look forward from a prone position its a deal breaker for me.

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[KFhunter]

No, I have the pack properly adjusted.   There's some great tutorials on youtubes on how to fit a backpack that doesn't involve sinching the load lifters tight and calling it good

[phildobaggins]

Question for the exo fans.
Does the frame height bonk you on the back of the head?thats the one thing keeping me from moving out of my f1 mainframe. Love the design of the exo packs, but if can't look forward from a prone position its a deal breaker for me.

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LOL, absolutely not! It won't be in your way. 

[zwickeyman]

Question for the exo fans.
Does the frame height bonk you on the back of the head?thats the one thing keeping me from moving out of my f1 mainframe. Love the design of the exo packs, but if can't look forward from a prone position its a deal breaker for me.

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LOL, absolutely not! It won't be in your way. 


Never been a problem for me either. Best pack Ive ever owned and have had
Kifaru, Kuiu, Stone Glacier, Mystery Ranch and Bison Gear

[Bendejo]

Curse my wallet

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[A. Cole]

If you are looking just for a bad azz frame, BullPac.  Comfy, light and if you want eventually you can buy a bag for it.  But its a packing machine.

I know the people who own BullPac. Good people and they do good work.

[Boss .300 winmag]

If you are looking just for a bad azz frame, BullPac.  Comfy, light and if you want eventually you can buy a bag for it.  But its a packing machine.

I know the people who own BullPac. Good people and they do good work.

Yep I have two of them.👍

[Rat44]

Another happy Bullpac user.
Have the rifle carrier attachment that works very well.
Money well spent.

[Skyvalhunter]

Ever packed anything out wit it?

[b0bbyg]

Ever packed anything out wit it?

BullPac  yes, have carried Elk loads out a few times, No complaints.  My body gives out long before the pack would.

[Tbar]

Ever packed anything out wit it?

BullPac  yes, have carried Elk loads out a few times, No complaints.  My body gives out long before the pack would.

The comparison of a bullpac vs kifaru with a load sling is not close when it comes to comfort.  The bullpac is great and hauled dozens of bulls but sits idle everytime. I have both as well as stone glacier, mystery ranch and a couple others in the closet. All of my gear gets a lot of work (except the last 2 seasons) and kifaru is my default.