Post by: BrandonWatts on February 14, 2015, 06:12:13 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 14, 2015, 06:20:57 PM
Post by: ghosthunter on February 14, 2015, 06:28:07 PM
I am trying to find a new pack for myself and it seems like a lot of the manufacture think that everyone in the world is 5-9 to 5-10 and a 165 pounds. Well in reality that's just not true. So I am winding what some for you bigger guys are using for packs? I tired eberlestock, tenzing and badlands today and the only ones that fit right and were adjustable enough were the eberlestock team elk and the dragon fly. I was looking for a day to day and a half pack but nothing fit right. Also didn't want to break the bank on a 300-350 dollar pack that I wasn't sure about. So if you guys got any input it would be helpful thanks Brandon
There were several good packs on here for sale end of January. I know some did not sell.
I bought a Just One off here. Check classifieds around January.
Post by: jackelope on February 14, 2015, 06:29:55 PM
Post by: BrandonWatts on February 14, 2015, 06:57:57 PM
Post by: jrebel on February 14, 2015, 06:58:46 PM
Post by: syoungs on February 14, 2015, 07:45:14 PM
It is super comfortable, and quite versatile, it was pretty cheap to, less then 80 bucks shipped I believe, lifetime warranty and everything.
im 6'4 and 380#
Post by: Spawnstar on February 14, 2015, 07:58:18 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on February 14, 2015, 08:04:24 PM
I bought the wide one at the sportsman show because of your issues being 6'2, I liked the fit because it didn't rub at the point of my shoulders. It's more of a meat pack but he has a backpack bag he sells for it too. :twocents:
Post by: actionshooter on February 14, 2015, 08:22:57 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 14, 2015, 08:39:13 PM
https://www.wildernesspacks.com/index.php?option=com_hikashop&ctrl=category&task=listing&cid=12&name=combos&Itemid=220 (https://www.wildernesspacks.com/index.php?option=com_hikashop&ctrl=category&task=listing&cid=12&name=combos&Itemid=220)
Post by: coachcw on February 14, 2015, 08:41:32 PM
Post by: papisjeep on February 14, 2015, 08:42:40 PM
(although some other badlands pack didn't fit me at all?)
Post by: BrandonWatts on February 15, 2015, 09:31:33 AM
My kuiu pack fits really well and held up great with a full load of sheep !
Is there any retail place that sales there packs? I was looking at there icon pro 1850 pack. Looks like a nice one. I also like how you back get it in a l-xl belt and a tall frame.
Post by: MtnMuley on February 15, 2015, 09:42:35 AM
Post by: Russ McDonald on February 15, 2015, 09:50:27 AM
Post by: bear hunter on February 15, 2015, 10:54:51 AM
Post by: coachcw on February 16, 2015, 06:40:00 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 16, 2015, 08:30:11 AM
You could get the 1850 and then pick up the 5200 bag if you ever need more carrying capacity. Another great option would be to hunt around on Craigslist for a used Mystery Ranch longbow, crew cab, or metcalf. Check Craigslist in Bozeman, Helena, Billings, and Missoula. They are a Montana based company so there are a lot of guys in Montana using them.
Post by: johnnyaustin44 on February 16, 2015, 09:14:42 AM
Post by: jrebel on February 16, 2015, 09:55:03 AM
I got a team elk I'd part with. Used one season. Moved to the Kuiu ultra line. No complaints on the team elk though.
How much?? Pics, camo pattern, I was looking for another for a buddy.
Post by: scottcrb on February 16, 2015, 10:12:08 AM
Post by: jackelope on February 16, 2015, 12:50:42 PM
Post by: DUGANDEER on February 16, 2015, 01:25:53 PM
Post by: ghosthunter on February 16, 2015, 04:50:05 PM
Post by: hogslayer on February 16, 2015, 04:58:45 PM
Post by: BrandonWatts on February 16, 2015, 06:25:17 PM
There is a Blue Widow for sale right now in classifieds.I saw that. going to have to do some looking. The kifaru packs look sweet and I like that you can have them custom built. My buddy on here has a team elk eberlestocki am going to throw on my back and do some hiking with and see how it works out.
Post by: longwalker on February 16, 2015, 06:36:08 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on February 16, 2015, 08:37:10 PM
Check out Bullpacs he is a sponsor on here.
I bought the wide one at the sportsman show because of your issues being 6'2, I liked the fit because it didn't rub at the point of my shoulders. It's more of a meat pack but he has a backpack bag he sells for it too. :twocents:
I must be the only guy on here with one. :chuckle:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 16, 2015, 09:10:15 PM
I had an eberlestock one year. Packed out a bull with it and never put in on again, there worthless with more than 30 pounds I them. I hate to promote Kifaru since I personally think there customer service is terrible but I've been using there packs for years now. They are the best on the market, I will just only buy used since I refuse to send them a dime ever again. Oh and I'm a big guy too, 6'5" 240. The 26" stays are the perfect amount of lift. I've had the exact opposite experience with Kifaru. Customer service has been outstanding! Thing i tell people about kifaru though is they aren't for everybody. My dad was all hot to get one after looking at mine but like I told him, he doesn't haul big loads (no loads actually, he just calls me :chuckle:) and he doesn't need a pack that size so there is no point in spending $800 on a pack. If a guy just rocks a day pack and if he kills something, him and his buddies drag it out, not much need for an $800 pack either.
Kifaru is second to none in the pack world and its a great addition to the gear pile. I hauled 13 deer and 3 elk in mine last year and I can tell you, there is no hype to these packs, they are the real deal. Little out of your previously stated budget though.
Post by: huntnnw on February 16, 2015, 11:33:35 PM
Post by: finfeatherfur on February 19, 2015, 02:37:20 PM