New pack??

[Ac04]

I’m looking to get myself a new pack, primarily will be used as a
day pack, i would like to be able to haul my spotter and tripod and meat if at all possible. I was also going to get into backpacking and possibly backpack hunting. Is there any packs that could do it all? If anyone has used ones that fit that criteria send me a pm.

[Sakko300wsm]

Go with EXO and never look back! I’ve got a 4800 and it does everything I need and what you explained you need. Lightweight , built great and can really pack

[Swervingtrouts]

+1 for Exo. 4800 is a great size

[jrebel]

I'm looking to replace my older KUIU and am looking at the EXO, Stone Glacier and Initial Ascent.  Leaning toward the Initial Ascent 5K with pannier system and cub accessory bag would make for an awesome pack for day hunts up to 5-7 day trips.  It's probably to much pack, but you can always sinch them down....you can't make them grow. 

[zwickeyman]

Big EXO fan here

[Taco280AI]

Like my Exo 

[PsoasHunter]

I bought a used kuiu on here and it's been perfect. Does everything you described,  and I have 2 different sized bags I use on the frame, depending on the trip. Mine was in nearly new condition and less than half the price of buying it new. Put a wtb as up and you'll probably get offers, maybe starting with jrebel lol.

[jrebel]

I’ve got two frames and two bags.  My son and nephew already have claimed them….    This is why I need a new pack. 

My son has been using an eberlestock mainframe with large bat wings and it has been an awesome pack.   It is completely customizable and can expand to multi day trips.  He uses it for day trips and packing meat and it has served us very well.   Eberlestock is a heavier pack in general, but they are very durable and priced about half of what the EXO, KUIU, INITIAL ASCENT, stone glacier, etc will set you back. 

[Sundance]

No complaints here with Mystery Ranch, I have several bags/sizes for my frame. Only issue with MR is you won't the value of the above mentioned brands since MR does traditional retail model and others use direct-to-consumer. If you can qualify for the MR pro program then the 42% discount makes it a no brainer.

[westsidehntr]

Love my Exo. Watch Rokslide classifieds for a used K3. Just make sure you know your sizing before buying used. Belt size and frame size. Exo will help you figure that out if needed. They have charts on their website.

[JDArms1240]

I have a mystery ranch thats a couple years old, it has started to squeak annoyingly loud... it is ALL I can hear when I'm out in the woods.  The waist buckle also broke and is being held together with super glue and electrical tape for now.  I called them and:

1) they were actually pretty cool about it and said they'd fix the squeak if I sent 'em the bag and they'd also send me a new buckle, all of this on their warranty. 
2) they also said the squeak is a fairly common problem.

Not trying to steer you away from mystery ranch cause it is a decent bag for a decent price and their customer service was real good.  However, I think I'm going with a stone or an exo for the next bag I get.

[huntnnw]

I'm looking to replace my older KUIU and am looking at the EXO, Stone Glacier and Initial Ascent.  Leaning toward the Initial Ascent 5K with pannier system and cub accessory bag would make for an awesome pack for day hunts up to 5-7 day trips.  It's probably to much pack, but you can always sinch them down....you can't make them grow.

Just got my initial ascent last month. No complaints here and have loved the fit.

[adamR]

I've had a Kuiu Ultra 6000 for like eight years now maybe. Great pack but I think I'm going to move to an Initial Ascent; everything I've seen/read about them has been great.

[CarbonHunter]

Just make sure you find a pack that fits your needs. I have had several Badlands and now I use an Eberstock. The Eberstock is definitely heavier than some but at the end of the day it is small enough to use everyday yet expands and is heavy duty enough to pack out quarters. My smaller packs left me going back for a pack board which just added extra trips.

I have friends with smaller packs that expand for quarters but the pack itself is not as heavy duty on the straps as the Eberstock I use making packing less comfortable.

When it’s time for a replacement I do plan on looking at the Stone Glacier and mystery range packs. I think I would prefer to have a pack that allows the quarter to be next to the frame and where you slide your day pack outward like those offer.

[hunthard]

Another vote for EXO