Backpack

[Wanderer]

How about the nimrod packs ?  looking at the external pack frame. 

[high country]

nobody mentions the BL 2800? I think it's around 4-1/2lbs and I've hauled 80 lots of times.

I have hauled 3 elk and 2 deer with my 2800....but the truth is, it is not even in the same spectrum when compared to the MR when it comes to hauling heavy loads. great pack, and I love mine and use it more then any other, but for me it is a daypack.

[Hornseeker]

For about 5 years I used a BL 2800... carried a 25-35# camp around bivy hunting for about 40 days with it. Loved it. I have also used it as a daypack MANY times and like Blue Bulls and HC, have packed 70-90 pounds with it a number of times. It works, BUT..I now own an MR Crew Cab and there is no comparison. The BL is a little lighter when i'm not loaded and am day hunting and such, but when it comes time to put 50-125# on that pack, it pays off big time. You know, if you are in decent shape, the extra 5# is not going to kick your ass..... Get the MR Crew Cab or at least get the MR Nice with the bag of your choice. The dam Crew Cab is sooooo versatile though....cant go wrong.

[bullcanyon]

They look sweet, but $490?  That is a huge chunk for a pack.  Anyone carry these or do they make it to the show?

[halflife65]

For about 5 years I used a BL 2800... carried a 25-35# camp around bivy hunting for about 40 days with it. Loved it. I have also used it as a daypack MANY times and like Blue Bulls and HC, have packed 70-90 pounds with it a number of times. It works, BUT..I now own an MR Crew Cab and there is no comparison. The BL is a little lighter when i'm not loaded and am day hunting and such, but when it comes time to put 50-125# on that pack, it pays off big time. You know, if you are in decent shape, the extra 5# is not going to kick your ass..... Get the MR Crew Cab or at least get the MR Nice with the bag of your choice. The dam Crew Cab is sooooo versatile though....cant go wrong.


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I second that.  Just got the NICE with the CC for late season.  Carried it a long way although without significant weight.  Expensive but worth it.  I'm going to buy the longbow, too.

[GlennGTR]

Kifaru packs all the way and every day. For the serious backcountry on foot hunter, check out kifaru.net

[halflife65]

Those are great, too.  Kinda like choosing between swarovski and leica but both are made in the USA.

[bullcanyon]

? for you guys with the mr packs.  Is the material quiet?  Looks like it is a loud material.  I use my packs as day packs while bowhunting on the west side and brush will be scraping across the pack.  Not a big fan of material that makes a bunch of noise.

Thanks

[high country]

mine is not anything other the cordura, the new models may be different. I can however, remove my pack bag and attach whatever daypack type bag my heart desires. if you are looking for a stealthy pack mine is sure not it, it shines as a camp and dead stuff hauler outer

[bullcanyon]

Thanks HC.  I'm looking for a "do-all" style pack.  Thought I had it with the sacrifice.  It can't haul as much weight as the others, but it did good enough for what I do.  Just can't deal with a squeaky frame or the lack of waterproofness.  Really looking hard at the bivy 45 and the eberlestock blue widow right now.  Few other ideas to check out.  Gonna be on a mission at the sportsmans show this year:)

[halflife65]

MR packs are not real quiet.  I can make them work where I hunt but I'm not beating the westside brush.