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What pack do you use for hunting/packing out meat?
« on: April 30, 2017, 01:39:33 PM »
What bag do you use for hunting big game? Share a picture and your reasons why you choose to use it.

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Re: What pack do you use for hunting/packing out meat?
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2017, 01:52:44 PM »
My day pack is a Badlands 2800.  When necessary, I can haul out at least 80 lbs of gear and meat ( I am small el-lamo kind of guy). For just going in for meat, I use a Cabelas Alaskan I Pack that I have really liked.
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Re: What pack do you use for hunting/packing out meat?
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2017, 02:31:59 PM »
Kifaru composite hunter frame, AMR bag, guide lid, grab it, with medium belt pouch and small belt pouches. I use this for both a day pack or long term pack.

I chose it because the back profile fits my back well, it's a bombproof pack, can hold way more than I can carry and I only needed one system. As someone who will be hunting elk every year even though the price is high it's more of an investment that has already paid off.

I also use this same setup for just hiking outside of hunting too.
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Re: What pack do you use for hunting/packing out meat?
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2017, 04:06:46 PM »
Kifaru composite hunter frame, AMR bag, guide lid, grab it, with medium belt pouch and small belt pouches. I use this for both a day pack or long term pack.
Same exact setup I'm running, minus the grab it.  :tup:

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Re: What pack do you use for hunting/packing out meat?
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2017, 04:00:40 AM »
I got a EXO mountain gear k2 2000 daypack last year. I love it. I have more gear in it than my old cheap pack and it doesn't get uncomfortable after hiking all day. 1 regret now is I wish I would have got the smaller medium frame instead of large because I've lost 42 lbs. I just have it almost fully titghtend at the waste.
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Re: What pack do you use for hunting/packing out meat?
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2017, 04:24:49 AM »
Kifaru composite hunter frame, AMR bag, guide lid, grab it, with medium belt pouch and small belt pouches. I use this for both a day pack or long term pack.
Same exact setup I'm running, minus the grab it.  :tup:

Same with me except for mountain warrior frame and lid. Just got it a month ago so looking forward to getting heavy
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Re: What pack do you use for hunting/packing out meat?
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2017, 05:44:35 AM »
Kuiu ultra 3000 bag with kuiu icon pro suspension. Use it because it has minimal weight and bulk at less than 4# but can still pack 100# between the bag and frame.  Great daypack or overnight.

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Re: What pack do you use for hunting/packing out meat?
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2017, 04:06:54 PM »
I got a EXO mountain gear k2 2000 daypack last year. I love it. I have more gear in it than my old cheap pack and it doesn't get uncomfortable after hiking all day. 1 regret now is I wish I would have got the smaller medium frame instead of large because I've lost 42 lbs. I just have it almost fully titghtend at the waste.

You can get a medium belt from EXO

https://exomountaingear.com/shop/hipbelt/

I have a 2015 EXO frame with 2000 bag which is great for day hunts and getting ready to purchase the 5500 bag to compliment it for week long hunts.

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Re: What pack do you use for hunting/packing out meat?
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2017, 04:55:08 PM »
Easton fullbore 5600. Had it loaded down over 100 lbs a couple times on packouts and while it is uncomfortable it can handle the weight. I don't think there is any pack that is comfortable when you get over 100 lbs though


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Re: What pack do you use for hunting/packing out meat?
« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2017, 06:39:54 PM »
tgomez  using the same pack.  Just recently before that was using an older Gregory Shasta.  I have done a full deer and two elk with the Gregory well over 100 and it worked great just through it all in main compartment.  I just got the Marine ILBE this year and so far it is more comfortable.  Been doing a lot of 65-70 lb hikes training for train to hunt and it feels great.  I and pull the load lifters down and run and the weight is solid no bouncing.  Sure not the lightest pack when empty but it was free.  A lot of other gear getting bought before I would drop the money on a Kifaru or Stone glacier. 
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Re: What pack do you use for hunting/packing out meat?
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2017, 07:26:27 PM »
I've been using a mystery ranch Metcalf for the last 3 seasons and its an absolute animal of a pack for hauling meat! Multiple loads over 100lbs amd very comfortable. I bone out all my deer and carry them in one trip. I just picked up a kifaru reckoning bag amd duplex frame I'm very excited to use this season. Pic is of the mystery ranch.

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Re: What pack do you use for hunting/packing out meat?
« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2017, 10:28:07 PM »
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Re: What pack do you use for hunting/packing out meat?
« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2017, 10:57:05 PM »
EXO 3500.  I never see myself switching again. 

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Re: What pack do you use for hunting/packing out meat?
« Reply #13 on: May 04, 2017, 12:18:59 PM »
Kuiu Icon Pro. Lightweight, can handle a heavy load, and comfortable. I use the 3500 bag for day hunts and the 5200 for 1-2 day overnight hunts.
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Re: What pack do you use for hunting/packing out meat?
« Reply #14 on: May 04, 2017, 12:46:03 PM »
Kuiu Ultra for deer hunts.  I switch to Mystery Ranch Crew Cab for elk, as it's a bit sturdier for heavier loads.  Both compress down for day hunting.  Can fit an entire quartered or de-boned deer in the Kuiu.  And the MR Crew Cab handles elk quarters very well.

 


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