Post by: Bean Counter on October 24, 2012, 11:28:53 PM
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Bargain-Cave/Hunting/Hunting-Accessories%7C/pc/105591780/c/105649380/sc/105659280/Cabelas-Alaskan-Guide174-Model-Frame/747129.uts?WTz_l=SBC%3Bcat105591780%3Bcat105649380%3Bcat105659280 (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Bargain-Cave/Hunting/Hunting-Accessories%7C/pc/105591780/c/105649380/sc/105659280/Cabelas-Alaskan-Guide174-Model-Frame/747129.uts?WTz_l=SBC%3Bcat105591780%3Bcat105649380%3Bcat105659280)
Post by: mkcj on October 25, 2012, 12:12:22 AM
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Post by: Swannytheswan on October 25, 2012, 12:41:22 AM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,104718.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,104718.0.html)
I know its more than you are looking for but its a heck of a pack for the price
Post by: Eli346 on October 25, 2012, 05:13:33 AM
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Post by: ICEMAN on October 25, 2012, 06:02:37 AM
I have that cabelas pack frame, its great for packing out meat. What I don't like about it is its hard to hunt with it on, it rattles a lot and is combersome. So I use the badlands 2200 now, kind of heavy but makes a great day pack and usually 2 guys can bring out all the meat. A lot more money though.
I have two of them also. They work fine for packing. I took electric tape and wrapped all those irritating areas that rattled.....
Beancounter, I took a small backpack for all my meat care needs and attached it to one of the frames... I also keep a big note on the pack to be sure to pack water and a camera for the boys retreiving animals...
Post by: huntingfool7 on October 25, 2012, 06:36:36 AM
My second frame is an old backpack frame bought at a second hand store for $15. Shoulder and belt came off another packframe that was run over by the freind that borrowed it.
That frame was very similar to the frame you're looking at.
It was a good frame for packing but was too noisy to wear while hunting. It did not handle a Ford Ranger very well either. :dunno:
If I was ever going to do it again, I'd call bullpack and see if they'd sell the frame without the belt and shoulder straps.
I doubt there is a more solid or quiet frame on the market.
If you're a big guy the shoulder straps may work well for you.
Post by: CedarPants on October 25, 2012, 06:44:49 AM
What about military surplus pack boards?
:yeah:
Can usually find them for $20 - $30 and they'll do everythng you need them to and then some
Post by: Bean Counter on October 25, 2012, 10:25:08 AM
I have that cabelas pack frame, its great for packing out meat. What I don't like about it is its hard to hunt with it on, it rattles a lot and is combersome. So I use the badlands 2200 now, kind of heavy but makes a great day pack and usually 2 guys can bring out all the meat. A lot more money though.
Now that you mention it, last time I picked one up at the store I remember that--all those little thingies rattling when moving around with it. I suppose I could just tape them down with a little scotch tape. another option would be to do my hunt with my 2500 internal frame pack, kill the buck, and packing the head, my rifle, and hunting pack back to the truck. Then come back with the pack frame for the rest.
I've either always had partners to help carry the meat out or been able to get a vehicle close or both. I'm getting kind of tired of relying on half hearted hunting partners so this pack may be the baptism into solo hunting for me.
What about military surplus pack boards?
:yeah:
Can usually find them for $20 - $30 and they'll do everythng you need them to and then some
Thanks guys. I'll check the local surplus store today.
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