Hunting pack for big fellas?

[Russ McDonald]

I have a Horn Hunter Main Beam xl and fits really well.

[bear hunter]

Well I am 6'2 370lbs and I use Crooked-Horn packs.

[coachcw]

THE KUIU IS CRAZY LIGHT . Id go with the 5200

[Karl Blanchard]

With any pack that has adjustments, it needs to be fitted to you to get an accurate feel.  Most of the packs mentioned will serve you well if properly fitted.  If you tried on my Kifaru you would probably say it is an uncomfortable pile of crap, where if you tried on Coach's Icon Pro you would say its your dream pack.  I personally think the Icon Pro is the best bang for the buck.  Not the most durable pack out there but as far as adjustablility, comfort, and options, they are pretty hard to beat.

You could get the 1850 and then pick up the 5200 bag if you ever need more carrying capacity.  Another great option would be to hunt around on Craigslist for a used Mystery Ranch longbow, crew cab, or metcalf.  Check Craigslist in Bozeman, Helena, Billings, and Missoula.  They are a Montana based company so there are a lot of guys in Montana using them.

[johnnyaustin44]

I got a team elk I'd part with. Used one season. Moved to the Kuiu ultra line. No complaints on the team elk though.

[jrebel]

I got a team elk I'd part with. Used one season. Moved to the Kuiu ultra line. No complaints on the team elk though.

How much??  Pics, camo pattern, I was looking for another for a buddy.

[scottcrb]

I'm 6' 260 and use a nimrod pinnacle and pack frame great for day hunts and carries weight ok but not the best for long 100 plus lb pack outs yet I have done it a couple times..they were recently bought by a new guy who hunts a.lot and looks like they are getting better and making some new upgrades. Local too . Based out of Olympia now and American made great customer service.

[jackelope]

Mystery Ranch packs are sized. You'll need to make sure you get the tall framed one and/or plan on buying the lift kit they sell to take advantage of the load lifters. 

[DUGANDEER]

I am 6 9 350 I use just one with extended belt strap and shoulder strap. Would like to have a lighter pack though!

[ghosthunter]

There is a Blue Widow for sale right now in classifieds.

[hogslayer]

I have bought and tried on many of packs to fit my torso length.  I am 6'6" and 225.  One problem with a lot of packs is the frame size is not big enough so the load lifters won't function.  Kuiu frame size is 24".  Exo is 25" and kifaru can special make you a pack up to 28".  I went with a 26" frame from kifaru and it is the last pack I will ever buy.  If you want a pack that will last you forever and can carry more weight than you can, I would do it right and have a pack made for your size from kifaru. Give Aron snyder a call.  His hunting buddy is 6'9" like yourself.

[BrandonWatts]

There is a Blue Widow for sale right now in classifieds.

I saw that. going to have to do some looking. The kifaru packs look sweet and I like that you can have them custom built. My buddy on here has a team elk eberlestocki am going to throw on my back and do some hiking with and see how it works out.

[longwalker]

I had an eberlestock one year. Packed out a bull with it and never put in on again, there worthless with more than 30 pounds I them. I hate to promote Kifaru since I personally think there customer service is terrible but I've been using there packs for years now. They are the best on the market, I will just only buy used since I refuse to send them a dime ever again. Oh and I'm a big guy too, 6'5" 240. The 26" stays are the perfect amount of lift

[Boss .300 winmag]

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I bought the wide one at the sportsman show because of your issues being 6'2, I liked the fit because it didn't rub at the point of my shoulders. It's more of a meat pack but he has a backpack bag he sells for it too.

I must be the only guy on here with one. 

[Karl Blanchard]

I had an eberlestock one year. Packed out a bull with it and never put in on again, there worthless with more than 30 pounds I them. I hate to promote Kifaru since I personally think there customer service is terrible but I've been using there packs for years now. They are the best on the market, I will just only buy used since I refuse to send them a dime ever again. Oh and I'm a big guy too, 6'5" 240. The 26" stays are the perfect amount of lift

. I've had the exact opposite experience with Kifaru.  Customer service has been outstanding!  Thing i tell people about kifaru though is they aren't for everybody.  My dad was all hot to get one after looking at mine but like I told him,  he doesn't haul big loads (no loads actually, he just calls me ) and he doesn't need a pack that size so there is no point in spending $800 on a pack.  If a guy just rocks a day pack and if he kills something, him and his buddies drag it out, not much need for an $800 pack either.

  Kifaru is second to none in the pack world and its a great addition to the gear pile.  I hauled 13 deer and 3 elk in mine last year and I can tell you, there is no hype to these packs, they are the real deal.  Little out of your previously stated budget though.