Hunting Washington Forum
Equipment & Gear => All Other Gear => Topic started by: Wetwoodshunter on October 04, 2015, 12:19:57 PM
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Ignorant and not really knowing what I'm looking for I am hoping to find a pack that I could use as a daypack and also convert to packing out meat while out in the field.
I'm hoping this can save one trip to the truck and back as I could pack out a quarter my first time coming out the woods. Are there any packs out there that do this and would still be comfortable to use as a daypack 100% of the time.
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I use a day pack tied onto a vietnam era pack frame,I've packed many a deer an elk out ,boned out and quartered. cost $50. I've used it for 30 yr's, sure there are better one's to buy .But for me it's what I like.. I'll tell you,where we hunt at as the yr's have gone by, hunters have seen us packing out,and now we don't hunt in those spot's because everyone else learned from us.:bash:,
In light out heavy
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Mystery ranch, KiFaru, exo, stone glacier is what I would look at. Lots of options to choose from but be prepared to open your wallet.
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Love my eberlestock x2
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Thanks for the info so far. What about the Kuiu Icon? Does anyone pack meat with it between the frame and daypack portion?
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The Horn Hunter Full Curl system is another option. A little heavier than the Kifaru, SG, or EXO but carries a heavy load well for the price.
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I use a eberlestock transformer that zips onto a eberlestock f1 mainframe. What is cool about it is you can take the shoulder straps off the mainframe and put it onto the transformer pack and use it as a day pack. The mainframe as a meat pack. Tons of options with that set up, I also have a direct zip in dry bag that is attached to the mainframe. Just a great setup that is super comfortable for a backpacker like myself.
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Have used my Kuiu Ultra 3000 for a daypack and for packing out a couple moose and deer. Love it. The Icon is a slightly heavier version with extra pockets. I like the minimalist Ultra for primary use as a daypack. Weighs just a couple pounds but being taller than a typical daypack the waist belt is much more functional. Throw your meat in a Kuiu XL meatsack and sling it in between the carbon-fiber packboard and the pack bag and you pack your game without getting your gear all messy. We packed out 80# loads with it but I know it can handle more.
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I forgot to post back but I ended up finding a mystery ranch hi-dice assault pack with a nice frame in multi cam for less than $300 and picked it up.
Hopefully it will be here before modern rifle for deer. I'll post a review after I use it a few days.
