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Title: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: Colby Otto on March 09, 2022, 08:56:21 AM
I have been looking for a nice frame pack for hunting, backpacking, shed hunting, etc. I dont have much experience with frame packs, what are some good frame packs you guys may use?
Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: phildobaggins on March 09, 2022, 08:58:09 AM
I have been looking for a nice frame pack for hunting, backpacking, shed hunting, etc. I dont have much experience with frame packs, what are some good frame packs you guys may use?

I have an EXO Mtn Gear K3 frame with the 3200 pack. Use it for shed hunting, turkey hunting, and packed an elk out in it last September. Excellent pack.
Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on March 09, 2022, 09:19:48 AM
Do it right first…. ;) and get an exo. I have nothing but great things to say about my exo mountain pack. I have it in the 4800. Carry meat between the pack and frame. Great customer service. Not cheap but the investment will last.

https://exomtngear.com/collections/packs/products/k3-4800-pack-system
Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: pickardjw on March 09, 2022, 09:36:07 AM
Exo, Stone Glacier, or Kifaru you can't go wrong with. Heard good things about the Seek Outside as well. I have the SG 5900 and use it for everything, awesome pack.
Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: Sundance on March 09, 2022, 10:31:33 AM
What's your price range? There are a lot of good options, but knowing if you are looking at $400 or $700 will give you some direction.
Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: hunthard on March 09, 2022, 10:41:54 AM
Another EXO fan here, took out an elk hind quarter and half of a 2 point blacktail, not all at once though lol. Seriously though, great packs.
Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: bigdub257 on March 09, 2022, 11:40:55 AM
Mystery Ranch might be another consideration.  They go on sale a few times a year at some pretty attractive prices.  My boy runs the Metcalf and loves it. I use a Kifaru and would highly recommend that also, although they are a bit more spendy. All of the other packs mentioned above are very good packs, just depends on your budget.  There's always some pretty good deals on used packs on various sites such as Rokslide also.
Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: MR5x5 on March 09, 2022, 12:26:05 PM
Frame Pack....

I run an ALPS OutdoorZ Commander and like it a lot.  Can be had for around $250.
Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: phildobaggins on March 09, 2022, 12:32:10 PM
Frame Pack....

I run an ALPS OutdoorZ Commander and like it a lot.  Can be had for around $250.

I had that pack and did not like it one bit! Works if your budget is tight, though.
Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: trophyhunt on March 09, 2022, 12:32:49 PM
If you are looking just for a bad azz frame, BullPac.  Comfy, light and if you want eventually you can buy a bag for it.  But its a packing machine.
Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: MR5x5 on March 09, 2022, 03:18:29 PM
https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=269080.msg3652346;boardseen#new
Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: Lumpy Taters on March 09, 2022, 07:56:56 PM
CamoFire frequently has the Alps packs on there for 99 for just the frame and about 140 with the bag.
Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: Sundance on March 10, 2022, 09:53:41 AM
Everyone I know who has a Kifaru, Exo, and Stone Glacier has been very happy with their choice. I’m a bargain guy and get Mystery Ranch through a pro deal, I’m very happy with MR products. I use my frame with different sized packs depending on my hunt, about 20-30 days a year. If I was going for 100+ days I could see jumping to the next price level.
Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: b0bbyg on March 10, 2022, 01:55:10 PM
https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=269080.msg3652346;boardseen#new
Ditto, great pack.
Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: Browndawg on March 14, 2022, 10:22:24 AM
I love my Stone Glacier Solo on the X Curve frame. Super light weight (4.1 lbs empty) and can hold enough for a multiple day back country excursion. Excellent comfort when packing meat. I packed out three bulls last season and had 130+ lbs on one haul. Very durable. Worth the high price in my opinion.
Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: Bendejo on March 24, 2022, 08:02:16 AM
Question for the exo fans.
Does the frame height bonk you on the back of the head?thats the one thing keeping me from moving out of my f1 mainframe. Love the design of the exo packs, but if can't look forward from a prone position its a deal breaker for me.

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Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: KFhunter on March 24, 2022, 08:07:18 AM
No, I have the pack properly adjusted.   There's some great tutorials on youtubes on how to fit a backpack that doesn't involve sinching the load lifters tight and calling it good
Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: phildobaggins on March 24, 2022, 08:09:47 AM
Question for the exo fans.
Does the frame height bonk you on the back of the head?thats the one thing keeping me from moving out of my f1 mainframe. Love the design of the exo packs, but if can't look forward from a prone position its a deal breaker for me.

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LOL, absolutely not! It won't be in your way.  :tup:
Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: zwickeyman on March 24, 2022, 09:39:47 AM
Question for the exo fans.
Does the frame height bonk you on the back of the head?thats the one thing keeping me from moving out of my f1 mainframe. Love the design of the exo packs, but if can't look forward from a prone position its a deal breaker for me.

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LOL, absolutely not! It won't be in your way.  :tup:


Never been a problem for me either. Best pack Ive ever owned and have had
Kifaru, Kuiu, Stone Glacier, Mystery Ranch and Bison Gear
Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: Bendejo on March 24, 2022, 07:51:15 PM
Curse my wallet

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Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: A. Cole on March 24, 2022, 08:36:46 PM
If you are looking just for a bad azz frame, BullPac.  Comfy, light and if you want eventually you can buy a bag for it.  But its a packing machine.

I know the people who own BullPac. Good people and they do good work.
Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on March 24, 2022, 08:49:16 PM
If you are looking just for a bad azz frame, BullPac.  Comfy, light and if you want eventually you can buy a bag for it.  But its a packing machine.

I know the people who own BullPac. Good people and they do good work.

Yep I have two of them.👍
Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: Rat44 on March 25, 2022, 03:58:22 AM
Another happy Bullpac user.
Have the rifle carrier attachment that works very well.
Money well spent.
Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 25, 2022, 07:30:11 AM
Ever packed anything out wit it?
Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: b0bbyg on March 25, 2022, 07:42:27 AM
Ever packed anything out wit it?
BullPac  yes, have carried Elk loads out a few times, No complaints.  My body gives out long before the pack would. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Looking for a good frame pack...
Post by: Tbar on March 25, 2022, 08:53:27 AM
Ever packed anything out wit it?
BullPac  yes, have carried Elk loads out a few times, No complaints.  My body gives out long before the pack would. :chuckle:
The comparison of a bullpac vs kifaru with a load sling is not close when it comes to comfort.  The bullpac is great and hauled dozens of bulls but sits idle everytime. I have both as well as stone glacier, mystery ranch and a couple others in the closet. All of my gear gets a lot of work (except the last 2 seasons) and kifaru is my default.
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