Post by: wraithen on July 04, 2012, 02:46:18 PM
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Post by: ellensburgpo on July 04, 2012, 11:12:55 PM
Learning how to break an animal down at the kill site is a huge benefit so you don't have to pack out non edible parts. And having the proper gear is a big help. The 20$ day pack is useless in a packing situation. Strong buddies and or horses are good assets as well.
To me hunting is a total picture experience. 7/8's of it can be great but the last 1/8th could put a serious damper on it. I wouldn't recommend starting your big game hunting career with a total nightmare of a pack out. Build up to that.
Post by: runamuk on July 04, 2012, 11:16:59 PM
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Post by: billythekidrock on July 05, 2012, 05:49:36 AM
Forget the draging sled. Its all about backpacks and if youre able to a game cart. Bone the animal out and take only meat. It sounds imposing but its quite easy to do. You should.have 50 ft of paracord in your pack. Thats enough to hang meat in a tree and help to hold the legs back while skining. A bottle.of cayenne pepper sprinkled over the meat will keep the critters off it as well.
:yeah:
Post by: WSU on July 05, 2012, 01:25:40 PM
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Post by: Johnb317 on July 05, 2012, 02:33:53 PM
Still was plenty sore the next day :chuckle:
Post by: wraithen on July 05, 2012, 02:38:08 PM
Post by: rasbo on July 05, 2012, 02:57:29 PM
Been looking at packs quite a bit lately. Still waiting for one to jump into my arms though. For all the guys saying forget the sled in favor of a game cart... I'm talking about areas where walking is treacherous, let alone trying to get something with wheels moving for more than an inch at a time until it falls through the next pile of rotting logs.the deer sleigh in the large size is great for steep terrain,taken many bears out with them.however if you buy one lose the strings that come with them,I use old ski handles with a heavier woven ropeI like to take my time and enjoy the pack out.Now being hurt,packing out with anything on me is out.I fall down to much,the game cart is awesome if you can use them,a deer sleigh in the bottom of one of the really helps the critter from getting hung up in wheels and snags....
Post by: Rainier10 on July 05, 2012, 02:58:39 PM
Post by: washelkhunter on July 05, 2012, 03:10:19 PM
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Post by: idaho guy on July 05, 2012, 04:40:15 PM
Post by: wraithen on July 05, 2012, 05:06:38 PM
No stores carry them. Go online to their website. Sounds like your doing OK; you can pack for me anytime. :chuckle:
I'm in the army. They would frown on me not being able to do at least that good!
I agree with most of the advice on here. Usally hunt elk with tons of deadfall and steep areas where a sled or cart would never work. If it is a long packs just like others have said bone it out. Well worth the extra time which is not that long. Just wanted to add I have used a lot of pack frames from junk(not worth the money you saved) to expensive but just bought one from cabelas last year and have used it on a few animails and it has been awesome! It is the cabelas brand and I think it was alaskan outfitter (bought the frame not the other junk) but it is priced in the 130 dollar range, check it out.
I'll have a look at the cabelas one. Where were you at 10am when I was in there?! :chuckle: I'm also seriously contemplating getting an alice frame and shelf. I know those things can hold a ton. A lot more than the new plastic garbage the army issues. :twocents:
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Post by: wraithen on July 05, 2012, 05:32:51 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on July 05, 2012, 05:41:50 PM
No stores carry them. Go online to their website. Sounds like your doing OK; you can pack for me anytime. :chuckle:
I'm in the army. They would frown on me not being able to do at least that good!I agree with most of the advice on here. Usally hunt elk with tons of deadfall and steep areas where a sled or cart would never work. If it is a long packs just like others have said bone it out. Well worth the extra time which is not that long. Just wanted to add I have used a lot of pack frames from junk(not worth the money you saved) to expensive but just bought one from cabelas last year and have used it on a few animails and it has been awesome! It is the cabelas brand and I think it was alaskan outfitter (bought the frame not the other junk) but it is priced in the 130 dollar range, check it out.
I'll have a look at the cabelas one. Where were you at 10am when I was in there?! :chuckle: I'm also seriously contemplating getting an alice frame and shelf. I know those things can hold a ton. A lot more than the new plastic garbage the army issues. :twocents:
My brother and I both have the Cabelas Alaskan pack. We have had them for 5 & 6 years now and have packed 6 elk, 7 deer and 3 bears with them. I think they are ok, but don't care for the plastic buckles and the frames are starting to wobble a bit.
Would I buy another? Not sure.
If I thought I was going to hunt much longer I would buy a Bull-Pac.
Post by: Cylvertip on July 05, 2012, 05:53:36 PM
One bite at a time.
Slow and steady wins the race here. Set small goals - like - to get up to the next point you can see, or that next tree, which will break the whole thing down into manageable little pieces.
When I am standing on a ridge debating to dive off into a hell hole, I remember that I most likely ain't going to kill em where I'm standin, so just go for it. :twocents:
Remember, Elk hunting is all fun and games until you put a hole in that bugger. Then the work begins.
Post by: washelkhntr on July 05, 2012, 06:07:28 PM
Packing is best looked at I think( as is getting out of a gut hole without a critter on your back for that matter) as being like eating an elephant. :EAT: How do you eat an elephant??? :dunno:
One bite at a time.
Slow and steady wins the race here. Set small goals - like - to get up to the next point you can see, or that next tree, which will break the whole thing down into manageable little pieces.
When I am standing on a ridge debating to dive off into a hell hole, I remember that I most likely ain't going to kill em where I'm standin, so just go for it. :twocents:
Remember, Elk hunting is all fun and games until you put a hole in that bugger. Then the work begins.
Very well said.
Post by: rasbo on July 05, 2012, 06:22:46 PM
I agree with most of the advice on here. Usally hunt elk with tons of deadfall and steep areas where a sled or cart would never work. If it is a long packs just like others have said bone it out. Well worth the extra time which is not that long. Just wanted to add I have used a lot of pack frames from junk(not worth the money you saved) to expensive but just bought one from cabelas last year and have used it on a few animails and it has been awesome! It is the cabelas brand and I think it was alaskan outfitter (bought the frame not the other junk) but it is priced in the 130 dollar range, check it out.this is the old freighter frame I loved when I could pack things
Post by: idaho guy on July 11, 2012, 03:59:04 PM
You might be right was packing in salt a few days ago and the chest buckle broke! I have only had a year and packed out some elk but maybe they are not that durable, comfortable though!No stores carry them. Go online to their website. Sounds like your doing OK; you can pack for me anytime. :chuckle:
I'm in the army. They would frown on me not being able to do at least that good!I agree with most of the advice on here. Usally hunt elk with tons of deadfall and steep areas where a sled or cart would never work. If it is a long packs just like others have said bone it out. Well worth the extra time which is not that long. Just wanted to add I have used a lot of pack frames from junk(not worth the money you saved) to expensive but just bought one from cabelas last year and have used it on a few animails and it has been awesome! It is the cabelas brand and I think it was alaskan outfitter (bought the frame not the other junk) but it is priced in the 130 dollar range, check it out.
I'll have a look at the cabelas one. Where were you at 10am when I was in there?! :chuckle: I'm also seriously contemplating getting an alice frame and shelf. I know those things can hold a ton. A lot more than the new plastic garbage the army issues. :twocents:
My brother and I both have the Cabelas Alaskan pack. We have had them for 5 & 6 years now and have packed 6 elk, 7 deer and 3 bears with them. I think they are ok, but don't care for the plastic buckles and the frames are starting to wobble a bit.
Would I buy another? Not sure.
If I thought I was going to hunt much longer I would buy a Bull-Pac.
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on July 11, 2012, 04:21:45 PM
nice photo Ras ... :tup:I agree with most of the advice on here. Usally hunt elk with tons of deadfall and steep areas where a sled or cart would never work. If it is a long packs just like others have said bone it out. Well worth the extra time which is not that long. Just wanted to add I have used a lot of pack frames from junk(not worth the money you saved) to expensive but just bought one from cabelas last year and have used it on a few animails and it has been awesome! It is the cabelas brand and I think it was alaskan outfitter (bought the frame not the other junk) but it is priced in the 130 dollar range, check it out.this is the old freighter frame I loved when I could pack things
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 11, 2012, 04:25:18 PM
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