Post by: J.Brower on December 21, 2018, 10:54:29 PM
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Post by: D-Rock425 on December 21, 2018, 11:20:20 PM
Post by: savagehunter on December 21, 2018, 11:42:46 PM
Post by: J.Brower on December 22, 2018, 12:12:38 AM
Buy once cry once. Kifaru, exo, stone glacier, mystery ranch is what I'd be looking at.That’s typically my MO. This year, it’s going to be get something good enough to do it comfortably without dropping a ton of cash per item. If this is something I plan on doing more of, I will definitely jump up to a kifaru or exo. Trying to keep it in the $300 ballpark for a pack this year.
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Post by: bigdub257 on December 22, 2018, 07:59:06 AM
Buy once cry once. Kifaru, exo, stone glacier, mystery ranch is what I'd be looking at.:yeah:
Post by: jackelope on December 22, 2018, 08:49:02 AM
Post by: addicted on December 22, 2018, 09:25:02 AM
+1 360-425-3870
Good multiday packs start at $399 with the outdoorsmans optics hunter and go up from there
Post by: JeffRaines on December 22, 2018, 09:31:41 AM
Rokslide, 24hourcampfire for huge classifieds sections.
Post by: buglebuster on December 22, 2018, 09:40:27 AM
Post by: romaknows on December 22, 2018, 10:29:16 AM
It is a great pack under 4 lbs , will pack more weight than I can and is waterproof,also lots of different bags you could put on the frame.
Post by: opdinkslayer on December 22, 2018, 01:01:43 PM
Post by: addicted on December 22, 2018, 10:02:41 PM
A poor review of a kuiu, Stone glaciers, exo, outdooorsmans, kifaru or the like is almost exclusively due to someone not knowing how to use the pack. These are very technical pieces of equipment and must be fitted to you and learned.
I change a different buddy's world nearly every trip when I adjust their pack for them for the first time.
Sure each pack is better at something than another but it's up to you to pick the right one for your hauling mission.
An outdoorsmans frame will haul more volume with stability than an SG
A kuiu will compress into a better day pack than an exo.
A stone glacier will hold the load closer and be lighter than a mystery ranch.
A mystery ranch lid will turn into a fanny pack while the outdoorsmans might be hard to walk between close trees
Post by: opdinkslayer on December 23, 2018, 07:53:11 AM
Post by: JeffRaines on December 23, 2018, 08:09:04 AM
:yeah:
A poor review of a kuiu, Stone glaciers, exo, outdooorsmans, kifaru or the like is almost exclusively due to someone not knowing how to use the pack. These are very technical pieces of equipment and must be fitted to you and learned.
I change a different buddy's world nearly every trip when I adjust their pack for them for the first time.
Sure each pack is better at something than another but it's up to you to pick the right one for your hauling mission.
An outdoorsmans frame will haul more volume with stability than an SG
A kuiu will compress into a better day pack than an exo.
A stone glacier will hold the load closer and be lighter than a mystery ranch.
A mystery ranch lid will turn into a fanny pack while the outdoorsmans might be hard to walk between close trees
:yeah:
It pays to watch or read whatever fitting information the manufacturer has available.
Post by: MHWASH on December 23, 2018, 08:14:08 AM
I’d watch the classifieds and buy used if that’s your plan. I wouldn’t waste money on anything badlands/tenzing/eberlestock/etc. Been there done that got the t shirt. There’s nothing “comfortable” about any of them.
I made the move to a Kuiu Icon Pro a couple years ago and couldn’t believe the difference. I’m sure the alpha packs are even better, but until I start doing more than a couple of backpack bear hunts a year during mild weather I see no reason to switch.
Post by: X-Force on December 23, 2018, 10:49:59 AM
After Christmas pack prices should be cheap for moving 2018 product. :twocents:
Post by: swanny on December 23, 2018, 11:19:07 AM
Post by: bigdub257 on December 24, 2018, 08:51:06 AM
I picked up a Mystery Ranch Selway last year and am astonished by the carry capacity and comfort of a true hunting pack. Most backpacking bags these days are internal frame, meant to carry weight up to 50lbs max, but do a lot better in the 30lb range. While most hunting bags are an internal frame by design, they carry weight like external frames of old. If you can find anything local to try on, thats your best bet for comfort. Unfortunately with the direct to consumer approach from many companies and most hunting stores being geared towards the budget hunter, finding these top tier hunting bags to try on can be difficult unless you have people near you to test theirs out.
Camofire has the MR Selway listed today at $320 - 35% off. Great pack!
Post by: bracer40 on December 24, 2018, 09:06:28 AM
Packed an entire half an elk last year in a single trip (I don't plan to do that again any time soon!) And my elk this year in a reasonable four trips. Very comfortable pack.
I'd be happy to let you try mine on. In N Seattle.