Post by: tgomez on April 30, 2017, 01:39:33 PM
MY SELECTION= Marine ILBE field bag and assault pack. I like this bag because it can haul up to 120 lbs, and it has a comfortable back support frame and belly band. The main pack is 4500 cubic inches and the assault pack is 1500 cubic inches. My rifle can strap to either side leaving my hands free to hike and maneuver through the forest.
Post by: NRA4LIFE on April 30, 2017, 01:52:44 PM
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on April 30, 2017, 02:31:59 PM
I chose it because the back profile fits my back well, it's a bombproof pack, can hold way more than I can carry and I only needed one system. As someone who will be hunting elk every year even though the price is high it's more of an investment that has already paid off.
I also use this same setup for just hiking outside of hunting too.
Post by: Antlershed on April 30, 2017, 04:06:46 PM
Kifaru composite hunter frame, AMR bag, guide lid, grab it, with medium belt pouch and small belt pouches. I use this for both a day pack or long term pack.Same exact setup I'm running, minus the grab it. :tup:
Post by: LeviD1 on May 01, 2017, 04:00:40 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on May 01, 2017, 04:24:49 AM
Kifaru composite hunter frame, AMR bag, guide lid, grab it, with medium belt pouch and small belt pouches. I use this for both a day pack or long term pack.Same exact setup I'm running, minus the grab it. :tup:
Same with me except for mountain warrior frame and lid. Just got it a month ago so looking forward to getting heavy
Post by: Magnum_Willys on May 01, 2017, 05:44:35 AM
Post by: colersu22 on May 01, 2017, 04:06:54 PM
I got a EXO mountain gear k2 2000 daypack last year. I love it. I have more gear in it than my old cheap pack and it doesn't get uncomfortable after hiking all day. 1 regret now is I wish I would have got the smaller medium frame instead of large because I've lost 42 lbs. I just have it almost fully titghtend at the waste.
You can get a medium belt from EXO
https://exomountaingear.com/shop/hipbelt/
I have a 2015 EXO frame with 2000 bag which is great for day hunts and getting ready to purchase the 5500 bag to compliment it for week long hunts.
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on May 01, 2017, 04:55:08 PM
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Post by: Rainier10 on May 05, 2017, 02:33:40 PM
Bullpacs all the way:yeah:
I have a really small bag attached to it with my essential stuff and a game bag in a seal a meal bag that I just hunt with until I bag something. I already have everything I need and can pack an entire deer deboned or half an elk. My buddy hunts with the same setup so he gets the other half of the elk.
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on May 05, 2017, 03:37:32 PM
Post by: spin05 on May 06, 2017, 04:58:09 AM
EXO 3500. I never see myself switching again.
My son and i got these for a alaska carbou trip. Have not hauled any meat in them yet thou. Sure love em for a do-it-all pack
Post by: buglebrush on May 06, 2017, 10:57:01 AM
EXO 3500. I never see myself switching again.
My son and i got these for a alaska carbou trip. Have not hauled any meat in them yet thou. Sure love em for a do-it-all pack
I have hauled several elk, and they are fantastic!
Post by: Dhoey07 on May 06, 2017, 11:12:53 AM
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Post by: finnman on May 06, 2017, 04:43:54 PM
My day pack is a Badlands 2800. When necessary, I can haul out at least 80 lbs of gear and meat ( I am small el-lamo kind of guy). For just going in for meat, I use a Cabelas Alaskan I Pack that I have really liked.I use the Badlands 2200, enough for elk quarters and multiple deer or antelope quarters or about 80 pounds of bones meat. It has proved to be bullet proof, reliable and cost was very reasonable. I can't carry over 80 pounds due to knee issues so I don't worry about a bigger pack, this one works great and is comfortable!
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Post by: LeviD1 on May 07, 2017, 12:24:18 AM
I got a EXO mountain gear k2 2000 daypack last year. I love it. I have more gear in it than my old cheap pack and it doesn't get uncomfortable after hiking all day. 1 regret now is I wish I would have got the smaller medium frame instead of large because I've lost 42 lbs. I just have it almost fully titghtend at the waste.
You can get a medium belt from EXO
https://exomountaingear.com/shop/hipbelt/
I have a 2015 EXO frame with 2000 bag which is great for day hunts and getting ready to purchase the 5500 bag to compliment it for week long hunts.
Say what! Thanks for linking me that!
Post by: Tbob on May 11, 2017, 06:56:59 PM
3rd reason: I liked how you could seperate the frame and the pack for hauling meat and gear, but not getting your gear all bloody.
This past feb I was wearing my 1850 bag and shot a fatty Javelina. I was able to carry the whole thing out in between the bag and the frame. It was quite comfortable too.
I feel like some people get down on these packs, but for the price and versatility, I'm super stoked on this pack. The heaviest load I've carried so far was a 5 day trip starting at about 75 lbs.. We covered a little over 50 miles and not one complaint! For under $450.00 for all I couldn't be happier!
Post by: huntnfmly on May 13, 2017, 10:04:29 PM
Post by: STLHDHunter on May 14, 2017, 11:40:30 PM
I ended up with the kuiu icon pro 7200 and 1850. I went this route for multiple reasons. 1st reason: I'm not rich and this was the best bag I could afford and I got it new on sale for 30% off so was an easy decision. 2nd reason: I really liked the idea of being able to switch bags really easily! Now I hike in with my 7200 bag and when I get to camp quickly swap it for the 1850 bag for a really nice day pack.Agree completely. I like having the flexibility to change bags when settling at camp in just a minute or two. I have an Icon Pro 7200 and an 1850. The 7200 feels huge at times so I'm planning to buy a 5200 bag for my mule deer hunt this fall. A lot of folks seem to hate on Kuiu on Rokslide and some extent here but my experience has been nothing but positive and their gear is top knotch.
3rd reason: I liked how you could seperate the frame and the pack for hauling meat and gear, but not getting your gear all bloody.
This past feb I was wearing my 1850 bag and shot a fatty Javelina. I was able to carry the whole thing out in between the bag and the frame. It was quite comfortable too.
I feel like some people get down on these packs, but for the price and versatility, I'm super stoked on this pack. The heaviest load I've carried so far was a 5 day trip starting at about 75 lbs.. We covered a little over 50 miles and not one complaint! For under $450.00 for all I couldn't be happier!
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Post by: Tbob on May 15, 2017, 08:20:48 PM
I thought I'd just use the 7200 for everything, but on my AZ Mulie hunt, it was just too much for a day pack. It just wasn't easy to grab something right quick, the 1850 is perfecto for my needs.. Love it.
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Post by: Scheindogg on May 26, 2017, 05:32:54 PM
The sacrifice and the 2200 look like some real nice options for packing gear and also packing out a deer (not elk) ((I would be with atleast one friend who could help pack it out with his pack as well))
Post by: huntnfmly on May 26, 2017, 07:13:57 PM
Post by: Tbar on May 26, 2017, 08:18:26 PM
Who here has badlands experience?I have packed many animals out with a 2200. Not the best pack out there but no complaints at the price point.
The sacrifice and the 2200 look like some real nice options for packing gear and also packing out a deer (not elk) ((I would be with atleast one friend who could help pack it out with his pack as well))
Post by: Scheindogg on May 26, 2017, 08:21:33 PM
Post by: buglebrush on May 27, 2017, 07:39:57 AM
Post by: Scheindogg on May 30, 2017, 02:50:20 PM
I also have packed many animals with a 2200. The thing with them is that the torso doesn't adjust. If you are under 6' I would be a little concerned. With Badlands warranty I wouldn't be scared of a used one. Just make sure it fits your torso.So it's a tall pack so for me being 5'10 wouldn't be a good fit? What would make it less comfortable for a shorter guy?
Also has anyone here used the sacrifice pack? I love the idea but when I dug deep I read that the hypervent system is very poky when it's loaded heavy and pushes a bunch of pressure on your spine 😳.
I also found they redesigned it for this year the sacrifice LS and supposedly that is fixed..
Decisions decisions..
Just looking for a first hunting/meat hauling pack for ~250$
Post by: buglebrush on May 30, 2017, 10:55:28 PM
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Post by: croix on May 31, 2017, 10:18:41 AM
-croix
Post by: Broken Arrow on May 31, 2017, 10:26:47 AM
Each is hand made in K falls Oregon. Bomb proof!