Backcountry Packs

[Bluesdude]

I have the Eberlestock Dragonfly, Love it. So versatile and comfortable. Gun scabbard is my favorite part!

I agree, I have the J107 Dragonfly and love it, yes I know its heavy, but thats why it can carry the loads it can.  I also have an older Jansport Nepali external frame setup that was way ahead of its time. Still a great pack and 6000 Cubic inches capacity.

[Johnb317]

For a day pack I have an eberlestock x2...when back country do you carry all or pare down your large packs to be day packs when hunting? 
Aside from noisy fabric and no camo anyone use the packs found at REI?   Maybe a soft camo coverlet?   Seems like we pay a premium for camo.   

Thoughts?

[fillthefreezer]

For a day pack I have an eberlestock x2...when back country do you carry all or pare down your large packs to be day packs when hunting? 
Aside from noisy fabric and no camo anyone use the packs found at REI?   Maybe a soft camo coverlet?   Seems like we pay a premium for camo.   

Thoughts?

although they don't have them at rep we use a dana designs (same guy that builds mystery ranch) hiking backpack and its killer. top of the line for sure. its green, close enough for me...

[7mag.]

For a day pack I have an eberlestock x2...when back country do you carry all or pare down your large packs to be day packs when hunting? 
Aside from noisy fabric and no camo anyone use the packs found at REI?   Maybe a soft camo coverlet?   Seems like we pay a premium for camo.   

Thoughts?

although they don't have them at rep we use a dana designs (same guy that builds mystery ranch) hiking backpack and its killer. top of the line for sure. its green, close enough for me...

Dana Design was sold years ago. Dana now owns Mystery Ranch. Most non hunting packs aren't designed to carry out the extra weight of meat, that is why they are lighter.

[zugbug]

I like my Dana Design Terraframe (external frame) for my high country hunts.  Plenty of room to pack out meat.  I've had up to 100 lbs in this pack without any issues.  The suspension system on these packs makes these larger loads comfortable.  I just wish they still made these packs.

[JPhelps]

I like my Dana Design Terraframe (external frame) for my high country hunts.  Plenty of room to pack out meat.  I've had up to 100 lbs in this pack without any issues.  The suspension system on these packs makes these larger loads comfortable.  I just wish they still made these packs.

The Dana Design Terraframe longbed XL is a load monster.  Let's just say mine has had well over 100 lbs on it multiple times.  Weight is weight but the pack handled it well.

[MichaelJ]

Anybody know current wait times for Kifaru T1?

Mike

[Branden]

Anybody know current wait times for Kifaru T1?

Mike

I'm curious also. I am really tempted to order a T3 for high country muleys

[lewy]

Anybody know current wait times for Kifaru T1?

Mike

I'm curious also. I am really tempted to order a T3 for high country muleys

  I ordered the dt2 a couple weeks back and they told me July 20. I would assume orders are into August by now but Im not sure...

[slim9300]

Anybody know current wait times for Kifaru T1?

Mike

About 90 days.


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[RadSav]

just received an email from Kuiu on new products. Looks like they beefed up the frame, eliminated the shoulder strap slip and added a 5,000 and a 7,000 bag.  Sorry, it's a little off topic but I thought it was interesting.

[dreamingbig]

Yes, Kuiu's new products look very enticing and might be an option for those looking for a new backcountry pack.  Give them another year or two and they will have a lot of kinks worked out.

[slim9300]

Yes, Kuiu's new products look very enticing and might be an option for those looking for a new backcountry pack.  Give them another year or two and they will have a lot of kinks worked out.

I agree. I loved the old bag design. The new one is even better. I would really like to see the new frame in person.


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[RadSav]

Yes, Kuiu's new products look very enticing and might be an option for those looking for a new backcountry pack.  Give them another year or two and they will have a lot of kinks worked out.

I agree. I loved the old bag design. The new one is even better. I would really like to see the new frame in person.

Me too!

I do know Kuiu gave out a ton of packs to the hardest working guides in the north last year for review.  Those who I have talked to loved the bags, wanted a different gun carrier, and had some breakage and shoulder strap slip issues.  Sounds to me like Kuiu listened and made an asserted effort to address all those issues.  That impresses me! 

Not sure I'm going to go that route this year as I would like to see proof that all things are working fully before dishing out that kind of cash.  But then again I do like new toys!

I really like the 5,000 ci bag idea.  That's about perfect for me.

[deerslyr]

Kuiu seems to do a good job at listening to their customers. They'll be on my list in the future