Post by: pendoreilleadventures on March 06, 2013, 11:43:21 AM
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/64392?page=hunters-carryall-pack&subrnd=0 (http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/64392?page=hunters-carryall-pack&subrnd=0)
Post by: Bean Counter on March 06, 2013, 12:23:10 PM
I'm in the market for a pack frame myself. I wonder if this is meant more for gear or for quarters--or both..
Post by: pendoreilleadventures on March 06, 2013, 12:39:07 PM
Post by: pendoreilleadventures on March 06, 2013, 12:40:31 PM
LL Bean Hunter's Carry All Backpack Review (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mO0FIi8GIM#ws)
Post by: fillthefreezer on March 07, 2013, 10:50:13 AM
Post by: pendoreilleadventures on March 07, 2013, 12:37:06 PM
http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/5532999/all/LL_Bean_Hunter_s_Carry_All_pac (http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/5532999/all/LL_Bean_Hunter_s_Carry_All_pac)
I guy packed 140lbs of moose meat with it only had to go 200 yards on each trip but it workd and did show any sings of braking.
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on March 07, 2013, 12:58:37 PM
Post by: pendoreilleadventures on March 14, 2013, 11:21:25 AM
Post by: thatkidwho on March 14, 2013, 11:54:27 AM
Post by: huntndad on March 28, 2013, 11:45:52 AM
Post by: pendoreilleadventures on March 28, 2013, 03:02:07 PM
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Post by: crazysccrmd on April 05, 2013, 11:40:04 PM
How are you liking the pack? It looks like a nice pack, especially considering the price. I'm considering ordering one, but have heard the waist belt may not get small enough (31"). Can anyone comment on how small the belt gets? Thanks.
That's pretty much the only thing holding me back from buying one. Hoping to find out it adjusts small enough.
Post by: pendoreilleadventures on April 06, 2013, 09:30:33 AM
The Hunter’s Carry All Pack has an adjustable waist belt of 33”-60”.
Post by: crazysccrmd on April 11, 2013, 10:00:05 AM
Post by: huntndad on April 12, 2013, 04:55:48 PM
Post by: crazysccrmd on April 20, 2013, 06:14:35 AM
Let us know how it fits.
I will, but it won't be for a little while. Still have at least a couple months in Afghanistan before I'll get to try it out.
Post by: cvandervort on June 19, 2013, 06:48:59 AM
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Post by: crazysccrmd on July 07, 2013, 01:20:11 PM
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Post by: crazysccrmd on August 17, 2013, 11:08:40 PM
Give it a couple of weeks and I can try it on and let you know how it goes for a skinny guy.
I just used mine for a multi day backpack/scout trip up in the east cascades. I'm a skinny guy, generally around a 29-30" waist for pants but the pack worked. I had to have the hip belt as tight as it would go but it did the job. It supports weight well, has a lot of options for loading and strapping stuff down and was pretty comfortable overall.
Post by: syoungs on August 20, 2013, 09:25:54 PM
any longer term reviews from you guys that have had them a while?
Post by: syoungs on August 21, 2013, 09:15:23 PM
Amazing customer service. at 9pm they actually had a live person answer the phone, who was knowledgeable, then made sure I was happy with the price before I comitted.
gonna be a long week waiting for it to arrive! :tup:
Post by: Hunter mike on August 23, 2013, 09:27:51 AM
At 6'1, 175lbs the fit is good and has a "lighter" feel than other rigs that are the same weight. The load lifters are plenty functional for me. My waist is about 32-33" or so - weight belt is fully tightened or close to it (depending on clothing etc) and functional. Much skinnier and it wouldn't work. It is easily removable and you should be able to replace it with something that works easy enough.
I'm getting pretty into the loading of the frame/dry-bag concept. You can get a really light 55L dry bag at Fred Meyer for about $13 - works for me so far. I like it better than the heavier bags I also have.
For organization: Sleeping bag, food, stove/cooking, and clothing go in the dry bag (stuff that won't get wet until your shelter is set up). My sleep pad (CCF) goes on bottom to keep the weight of everything else higher. Dry bag on top of that. Then tent. That is all strapped in and secured. I have a small light butt pack that is my possibles kit, PLB, trail snacks and other stuff that won't get hurt being wet and you want quick access to on the trail. The lumbar pack kind of loops around the tent locks in nicely between that and the frame but sits outside the securing straps. Rain gear and extra clothes for the trail just get shoved in wherever...
For dayhunting, just shove everything into the dry bag, lash it on and go.
I'm hoping it works out well in practice - if I like it I might upgrade to the similar concept Kifaru or Stone Glacier options. The LL Bean is a bargain for what it is though.
Post by: syoungs on September 02, 2013, 09:32:22 PM
I've got it set up with a canteen and my knife on one hip strap and my pistol on the other, my day pack stays pretty light for the most part. Some more water, game bag, extra knife, ammo, and some save your butt stuff.
I am 6'4 and over 350# andit fits me great, though its right at the limit for the load lifters.
Post by: Hunter mike on September 14, 2013, 10:16:28 PM
I used a MOLLE sustainment pouch lashed on to the top and bottom side-panel compression straps using the MOLLE attachment tabs on the back. Works great and gives a pocket for trail snacks etc.
I'm running a belt from a surplus ILBE pack instead of the stock one. Much stiffer and fits pretty good. I now have it shimmed up with a couple chunks of closed cell foam sleep mat to make sure I get the most load lift possible. With 65lbs, the whole rig sags a bit - just doesn't lock into my lower back/butt like I would like. Pretty solid with lighter weights though.
Post by: syoungs on September 16, 2013, 03:19:40 AM
I hiked about 15 miles this weekend with mine, it developed a nasty sqeak from what seems to be the back support structure, anyone else hear anything noisy about the pack? I love it besides the annoying noise it was making.
I plan on calling llbean later today and seeing if they have heard of it before or maybe I got a "dud"
Post by: marmotsafari on September 22, 2013, 10:50:08 PM
Post by: syoungs on October 25, 2013, 12:13:48 AM
I have used it a handfull of times now, never with more then about 40# in it. the annoying sqeak is still there, I was really hoping it was coming from a small waterproof bag that holds survival stuff. With all my gear offloaded there is no noise, but as soon as any weight is put into the pack the sqeak returns.
The good news is, LL bean has AMAZING customer service, I am going to have them ship me a new one next week, the thought is there is something not right with the internal supports on the back.
Still doesnt sway my opinion on the pack though, and I would buy another in a heartbeat, Though I may look into buying a dedicated freighter for hauling out large loads.
The real draw to this pack for me is it forced me to evaluate what was going on my back, as i didnt have 3000+ cubic inches of storage like my last pack, still holds everything I need for a day hunt, and sucks up tight enough to not be a bother wearing it, but if I do connect, there is no going back to camp to get the pack board empty handed, I can stick a good size load in this thing.
I will update again when the replacement gets in, though I dont anticipate any problems with it, I think I just happened to get a "dud"
Post by: fisheral87 on December 13, 2013, 06:51:21 PM
I like my hips clear, my gear solution is a camelbak ambush grim-locked to the packs D-rings. This system worked great this year when I made a good shot around 5:30pm on a nice spike. We did not need to waste time walking back to the truck to grab packs/game bags. As it was, we still cut and packed out by head lamp.
The camel back sat right on top of the quarter with no problems and added even more retention and stability for the meat along with the bat wings.
Hard working pack for $80.
Post by: 7mmfan on December 15, 2013, 03:32:29 PM
I bought this pack just this year and was lucky enough to put it to good use during elk season. Had it loaded with 60#+ in gear and hind quarter. I also experienced a squeak but very slight and only fully loaded. I'll agree that the customer service I have received has been great.
I like my hips clear, my gear solution is a camelbak ambush grim-locked to the packs D-rings. This system worked great this year when I made a good shot around 5:30pm on a nice spike. We did not need to waste time walking back to the truck to grab packs/game bags. As it was, we still cut and packed out by head lamp.
The camel back sat right on top of the quarter with no problems and added even more retention and stability for the meat along with the bat wings.
Hard working pack for $80.
I was there, saw the whole thing :)
Looks like a great system and handled the load fine from what I could tell. Al is a big fella too and the pack didn't seem to cramp his style any.