Post by: j.galloway on January 26, 2012, 09:50:41 PM
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Hunting-Bags-Packs|/pc/104791680/c/104392080/Cabelas-Extreme-Alaskan-Outfitter-Pack-and-Frame/1229740.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2F_%2FN-1105017%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104791680 (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Hunting-Bags-Packs|/pc/104791680/c/104392080/Cabelas-Extreme-Alaskan-Outfitter-Pack-and-Frame/1229740.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2F_%2FN-1105017%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104791680)
Is there a particular name for these types of packs?
I am looking for one that is relatively cheap, it doesnt have to hold quite so much volume of space as the cabelas pack but I would like it to have a gun-holder.
If there isn't one available... what alternatives are there? I take any old backpack and zip up the rifle vertically in the pack... or something like that but that seems cheesy and not really good protection for the rifle.
Post by: JohnVH on January 26, 2012, 09:57:59 PM
Post by: j.galloway on January 26, 2012, 10:03:12 PM
link doesnt work for me, but I got a sweet one at walmart believe it or not this year with a gun holder on it. I think it was $30?
Sorry, fixed it
I searched Midway USA's entire inventory, they had a nice looking one for $180 ish, but I like this $30 option :)
Anychance you might remember names/brands?
Post by: MikeWalking on January 26, 2012, 10:08:15 PM
Post by: JohnVH on January 26, 2012, 10:12:12 PM
Post by: JohnVH on January 26, 2012, 10:21:42 PM
Post by: MikeWalking on January 26, 2012, 10:32:22 PM
:chuckle: Is there anything you can't find reviews of on line?
Post by: j.galloway on February 13, 2012, 10:12:15 PM
$30? Have you loaded it up heavy yet and gone for a hike? I've had inexpensive packs fail days from the trail head. Not Fun.
Thanks for the thoughts guys
I took your thought into careful consideration there mike, I thought attempting a 5 mile one way hike/hunt carrying maybe 100lbs of gear to have a cheap $30 pack rip/break somewhere around midway might not be really fun.
Then end up replacing it every year might be just worth the bit more for it.
So looking at this
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Hunting-Bags-Packs|/pc/104791680/c/104392080/Cabelas-Extreme-Alaskan-Outfitter-Pack-and-Frame/1229740.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2F_%2FN-1105017%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104791680&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104791680%3Bcat104392080#BVRRWidgetID (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Hunting-Bags-Packs|/pc/104791680/c/104392080/Cabelas-Extreme-Alaskan-Outfitter-Pack-and-Frame/1229740.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2F_%2FN-1105017%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104791680&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104791680%3Bcat104392080#BVRRWidgetID)
there is a picture of a slab of meat. I have only hunted so far in areas where you basically can drive out to the downed game. Question is in this territory (Western Washington) I think you can only pack game out, since most everything is gated.
Anyway, how much deer meat can I fit onto one of these frames? All edible meat or make two trips? ;)
Post by: Firing Pin on February 14, 2012, 01:54:44 PM
Firing Pin
Post by: fillthefreezer on February 14, 2012, 03:28:14 PM
Post by: Gutpile on March 04, 2012, 07:19:14 AM
Post by: Cascade_fisher on March 04, 2012, 01:26:33 PM
The new badlands 2200 come with a rifle holder that clips at the bottom and adjusts for the lenght of your rifle. The rifle gets wrapped inside the "batwings" for protection. Is a pretty nice setup and works well for me.
Firing Pin
Post by: flinger on March 04, 2012, 01:53:19 PM
https://gohornhunter.com/Products/HornHunter/tabid/1011/Default.aspx
Post by: Big Horn on March 10, 2012, 09:22:07 PM
Post by: washelkhunter on March 11, 2012, 12:31:12 PM
Post by: Johnb317 on March 11, 2012, 12:57:54 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on March 11, 2012, 04:29:08 PM
The new badlands 2200 come with a rifle holder that clips at the bottom and adjusts for the lenght of your rifle. The rifle gets wrapped inside the "batwings" for protection. Is a pretty nice setup and works well for me.
Firing Pin
:yeah: Great pack.
Post by: jackelope on March 11, 2012, 04:38:02 PM
:yike:
Post by: ghosthunter on March 11, 2012, 04:39:58 PM
I am looking for a backpack such as this:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Hunting-Bags-Packs|/pc/104791680/c/104392080/Cabelas-Extreme-Alaskan-Outfitter-Pack-and-Frame/1229740.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2F_%2FN-1105017%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104791680 (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Hunting-Bags-Packs|/pc/104791680/c/104392080/Cabelas-Extreme-Alaskan-Outfitter-Pack-and-Frame/1229740.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2F_%2FN-1105017%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104791680)
Is there a particular name for these types of packs?
I am looking for one that is relatively cheap, it doesnt have to hold quite so much volume of space as the cabelas pack but I would like it to have a gun-holder.
If there isn't one available... what alternatives are there? I take any old backpack and zip up the rifle vertically in the pack... or something like that but that seems cheesy and not really good protection for the rifle.
I saw one at Wholesale Outfitters in Burlington. But I dont like the one you linked to because the gun butt hangs below the bottom of the pack. I would get one where the pouch for the butt ends even with the pack bottom. I got one day pack size with the gun pouch on both sides at Costco last year. Look around. Think I paid $30.00 or less.
Post by: Kowsrule30 on March 11, 2012, 05:02:03 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on March 15, 2012, 08:02:33 PM
I have a Badlands 2200 and Ebelestock Dragonfly that both have a gun holder... Both are great packs.... They hold a bunch of gear and meat when packing out...I have the dragonfly as well it works great. Eberlestock does make a day size pack with a gun pouch in it. I saw it at sportsmans wherehouse in Puyallup for $180 I think
Post by: Cascader74 on April 06, 2012, 01:53:56 AM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 06, 2012, 02:24:28 AM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=94407.0
Post by: Eli346 on April 06, 2012, 03:38:44 AM
Post by: j.galloway on April 08, 2012, 08:44:18 PM
I actually found it on sale a few months back for a good cut of the price, plus a free shipping deal ( the buy a clothing bit, so I bought a hat :chuckle: )
It will actually suit me well since it can convert and pack out meat as-well. My friend is a long time hiker/mountain climber but has never hunted. He moved away for college, but hopefully he can get up here for a weekend or more for a hunt/vacation.
Ideally I was thinking if I was hunting alone, I would be at least in territory familiar to me, or close by home and not make a 'long' trip out of it. (especially with gas) But with a hunt buddy I have more reason to head east at least to Wenatchee and try some mountainous areas. (I like watching mountainous area hunts in Alaska, hope to get up there eventuallyl too :chuckle:)