Hi all,
I am thinking I may retire my current pack this year, and upgrade myself into something newer/nicer. That may end up with me buying the same pack again, as I do like it, and there are a few new features on it that I would like. Currently I have a Horn hunter full curl frame, with the daypack, and a meat sack.
The pack works ok for me. its comfortable to wear all day, has plenty of room for day hunts, and fits better then most low end packs I have tried in the past. It is starting to show its age though, and I'm afraid that by the time summer is over, I will have worn it out. ( the goal is actually to wear it out while training)
The load lifters on the pack are not high enough to provide any help most the time. when ive got ~35-40# packed, the pack is comfortable. get that weight up to ~70 and its now all riding on my shoulders it seems.
So, I'm looking at stone glacier right now. I really like the approach 1800. seems to check all the boxes off for a daypack that can haul weight when needed, seems like a taller frame which should help with the load lifters working, and is much lighter then the horn hunter.
I am also digging the mystery ranch popups, though I haven't researched those as much.
I am 6'4", with a 42-44" waist, and a 22-23" torso measurement. most of the of the shelf packs I've tried are to short.
Does anyone have any experience with the nicer packs that is larger built that can give some advice?
budget is ~600$, and I wont be buying until later this spring or early summer.