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Equipment & Gear => Power Equipment & RV => Topic started by: backwoods_boy on October 14, 2009, 01:03:04 PM

Title: Really a great all around pack!
Post by: backwoods_boy on October 14, 2009, 01:03:04 PM: Just bought this pack brand new from my buddy for $90.
In the store they are 259.99

Blacks Creek Guide Gear Canadian Backpack
Jim Horn Signature Series
Blacks Creek Guide Gear Canadian Backpack
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.basinarcheryshop.com%2Ffiles%2F2272943%2Fuploaded%2F7370.jpg&hash=02114907f54cf94b69014c1661ee9b1a5cf47d40)

Jim Horn Signature Series

Specifications
Weight: 6.8 lbs
Dimensions: 22"H x 12"W x 11"D
Capacity: 2200 cubic inches (expands to 3850)
Features
H20 compabitle
Carries bow and rifle
Spotting scope pocket
Orange safety flap
Adjustable torso (XS-XL)
Realtree Max 1
All heavy stress areas reinforced and bar tacked
Breathable mesh back
13 pockets
Internal frame: high-tech H-frame
Title: Re: Really a great all around pack!
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on October 14, 2009, 01:19:20 PM: You bought a DAY PACK that weighs 6.8 pounds EMPTY?

:sry:

Good lookin pack, I'm kinda thinkin you got ripped off. Every pound counts.

My daypack weighs in at 2.8 pounds, is just a tad smaller that yours. The Badlands Diablo which appears to be quite comparable in size and features to what you have is only 2.8 pounds.

-Steve
Title: Re: Really a great all around pack!
Post by: Buckmark on October 14, 2009, 01:22:20 PM: I wonder if that 6.8lbs is with a full H2O bladder? If not, thats a heavy pack empty, water weighs 8.35lbs per gallon..
Title: Re: Really a great all around pack!
Post by: NWBREW on October 14, 2009, 01:26:51 PM: 6.8 pounds... :yike:..that is more than my rifle. nice looking pack though and if it works for you...Awsome deal.
Title: Re: Really a great all around pack!
Post by: MtnMuley on October 14, 2009, 01:28:52 PM: My buddy has this pack. On the opener of muzzy, we struggled to tie on meat bags for the pack out. No room for a quarter either. This sucked even more for me. If you don't plan on packing out weight or tying rigging off it, it would probably be a pretty nice pack. :twocents:
Title: Re: Really a great all around pack!
Post by: matlockmike on October 14, 2009, 01:29:24 PM: Jim had those packs at the Elk calling class that I attended. I looked it over pretty good, well built, more built for packing elk out than a day pack though. There were pretty spendy but you are buying a "Jim Horn Signature Series". :P :dunno:

It isn't a Badlands bottom line. 8)
Title: Re: Really a great all around pack!
Post by: matlockmike on October 14, 2009, 01:30:32 PM: Guess I was wrong about good for packing meat out. :P
Title: Re: Really a great all around pack!
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on October 14, 2009, 01:41:40 PM: I'll admit, my day pack is not designed to carry meat out.

-Steve
Title: Re: Really a great all around pack!
Post by: backwoods_boy on October 14, 2009, 01:41:58 PM: ha ha....
seemed pretty light to me with all my gear and a full water pack so im gonna stay with it.
does everything and has all that i need.
i like to be over prepared than under.
im not really cameron haynes hard core yet.
Title: Re: Really a great all around pack!
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on October 14, 2009, 01:44:03 PM: Well, if it seems heavy to me... I hope it's durable for you.
Title: Re: Really a great all around pack!
Post by: backwoods_boy on October 14, 2009, 01:51:59 PM: Yeah it might be a tad heavy, but i like the way it fits and i have packed heavier. So its a upgrade for me. :-)
Title: Re: Really a great all around pack!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 14, 2009, 01:55:53 PM: they look like great packs my local archery shop has them and they seem like a solid product
Title: Re: Really a great all around pack!
Post by: bowhuntin on October 14, 2009, 01:57:20 PM: The canadien is a great pack. Had mine now for 2 years. Only downside is that it isn't water proof. Who cares about weight. It will only make you stronger. Blacks Creek packs are worth the money.
Title: Re: Really a great all around pack!
Post by: backwoods_boy on October 14, 2009, 02:16:42 PM: Quote from: bowhuntin on October 14, 2009, 01:57:20 PM
The canadien is a great pack. Had mine now for 2 years. Only downside is that it isn't water proof. Who cares about weight. It will only make you stronger. Blacks Creek packs are worth the money.

i agree thats why i got it :hello:
Title: Re: Really a great all around pack!
Post by: jackelope on October 14, 2009, 02:22:31 PM: my eberlestock x1 weighs 5 pounds empty but it's not expandable. 2200 cu. in.
:dunno:
Title: Re: Really a great all around pack!
Post by: huntnfmly on October 14, 2009, 03:35:39 PM: Backwoods,
Thats a great deal on that pack!I have the alaskan As for it being waterproof in rain showers youll have no problems.I was just talking to sandy one of the owners it has 3 layers of material i forgot what she said they all were.Jim horn uses them up in the yukon and has no problem keeping his stuff dry.The reason its not 100% waterproof is the needle holes from sewing.You will enjoy that pack it will carrie everything you need