Post by: jstone on July 02, 2018, 08:26:27 PM
Thanks
Jeff
Post by: jackelope on July 02, 2018, 08:40:06 PM
Post by: jdb on July 02, 2018, 08:48:25 PM
Post by: shallowforks on July 02, 2018, 09:48:31 PM
Post by: kselkhunter on July 02, 2018, 09:59:47 PM
Food is the hard part of the packing challenge. Shelter/sleeping is the easy part.
25 years later....I just make two trips now with meat.
Post by: ridgefire on July 02, 2018, 10:09:34 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on July 02, 2018, 10:20:16 PM
Clothes and food are gonna be huge. Again expected weather will be a big factor, but individual tolerance is another. I am ok rationing food to exactly what I need daily and dice rolling on some clothing items if needed. But some folks enjoy snacks and an extra layer in the AM or evening and that keeps them hunting longer and harder.
IF you have dialed in your sleep and shelter system, and are going minimalist on clothes, food. And have a quality kill kit and daypack setup. 3000 is very doable. But all meat will be in shelf so make sure the pack is able to be setup that way. If looking to pack all together, 4500 to 5000.
Post by: X-Force on July 02, 2018, 10:35:05 PM
An ideal setup for me is a Mystery Ranch Crew Cab, which is probably my favorite bag of all time or a Kifaru Fulcrum. Both bags collapse down tight and get as big as you will ever want.
Post by: banishd on July 02, 2018, 10:45:12 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on July 03, 2018, 05:10:27 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on July 03, 2018, 07:11:25 AM
Post by: yakimanoob on July 03, 2018, 11:16:23 AM
(ok not ALL i've got, but definitely a better option than my 32L daypack).
Use what you've got and follow Skyval's advice. Depending on where you are, don't overlook the huckleberries as a food source. Berries are superfood. Run the numbers on the calories you want to consume, and you'll be surprised how much weight you can save by foraging.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on July 03, 2018, 11:40:43 AM
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Post by: boneaddict on July 03, 2018, 01:01:03 PM
I'm the exact opposite. I want the biggest pack I can get. You can always cinch it up and make it small but you can't make a small pack big when I need it. I've never found myself wishing I had a smaller pack. Load slinging meat is a wasted step in my opinion so I'd suggest a quality pack in the 6k+ range. Just my :twocents:
DITTO. Go big or stay home.
Post by: jackelope on July 03, 2018, 01:43:16 PM
Post by: quadrafire on July 03, 2018, 01:54:24 PM
My 7200" bag should be here soon.How are bag sizes measured? I have a Gregory pack, I'm not a backcountry hunter, but a hiker/camper and road hunter. So not sure what size mine is.
Mine does not have the ability to change bags. I may have to look into that in the future??
Post by: X-Force on July 03, 2018, 02:03:56 PM
My 7200" bag should be here soon.How are bag sizes measured? I have a Gregory pack, I'm not a backcountry hunter, but a hiker/camper and road hunter. So not sure what size mine is.
Mine does not have the ability to change bags. I may have to look into that in the future??
They are measured in cubic inches or liters.
a 7200 is in ic.
Post by: Armstrong on July 03, 2018, 02:14:53 PM
Post by: Stein on July 03, 2018, 03:12:26 PM
I like small daypacks and big camping packs.
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Post by: CaNINE on July 03, 2018, 03:29:52 PM
Post by: crabcreekhunter on July 03, 2018, 07:15:01 PM
Post by: teanawayslayer on July 03, 2018, 07:25:01 PM
I'm the exact opposite. I want the biggest pack I can get. You can always cinch it up and make it small but you can't make a small pack big when I need it. I've never found myself wishing I had a smaller pack. Load slinging meat is a wasted step in my opinion so I'd suggest a quality pack in the 6k+ range. Just my :twocents:agreed. I use a Barney frontier of Alaska pack. Designed to haul some serious weight. Bigger the better. These light frames with inter changeable packs isn’t for me when it comes to going in deep. Just because you have all that room doesnt mean you need to use it. But On the way out with all your gear and a whole deer = plenty of space
Post by: jstone on July 04, 2018, 02:08:53 PM
Post by: jackelope on July 04, 2018, 03:50:59 PM
Is there a store in Washington that carries Kafaru?
No but there are crap tons of people who have their packs who would likely let you check one out.
Post by: huntnfmly on July 04, 2018, 04:43:35 PM
Post by: Shawn Ryan on July 05, 2018, 12:23:08 AM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on July 05, 2018, 11:59:01 AM
at it and then some. I have never been worried about room. Or weight. It collapses well enough for daypack stuff, but some of the new bags, and options are even better for slimming down and still having plenty of room. Not sure where you are located but XXX Archery in Rainier carries kifaru sizing packs and some sale options. Generally you will get fitted and look at options and then can place an order thru XXX with confidence. In the specific size and colors, and configuration you want.
Post by: ian_padron on July 08, 2018, 01:13:53 PM
No reason to go smaller in my opinion, like the guys mentioned, having more volume and higher quality gear is your best bet.
If you're set on keeping things UL, get a 3000 cubic in bag on a good frame and a dry bag in the meat shelf.
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Post by: HikerHunter on July 10, 2018, 08:53:22 AM
For pack size, it depends on the gear you have. If you have compact and UL gear, a 3500" pack with meat shelf could work. But I would agree with the advice of going with a slightly larger size because pretty much all bags now cinch down pretty well and its easier to get into your gear when its not all crammed tight. Just avoid the temptation to fill all that space with stuff you don't need!