Packs

[Hunter]

What kind of back packs does everyone carry while hunting? I hunt mostly alone and therefore have to pack out anything over 125 lbs a load at a time. I have an Alaskan pack that I use for camp hunting but, it's WAY to big for a "day pack". I'm looking for a light weight day pack that I can carry all day, still get through the brush but, be able to load it down with 100 lbs of meat when the time comes. I don't care what it costs I would like to hear everyone's opinion on what they use and it doesn't have to be just for bear hunting.

[horshur]

I was given an Outdoorsmen Optics pack...it would meet your needs. I am getting to really like this pack there is a lot about it that is well thought out. Check them out.

[easttntrapper]

I carry an army rucksack. I like it. They have frames for them to help make heavier loads more comfortable but I dont use it.

[kickemall]

Since you don't care what it costs then Kifaru is what you want. Hauls as big of load as you can carry as, or more, comfortable than anything out there. Compresses down well for a daypack. Go to Rokslide.com and you will get lots of first hand info. as well of videos, pictures and what ever else you might want about packs. If for some reason Kifaru doesn't fit the bill take a look at Stone Glacier which is equally well suited to your needs.

[catdogs]

Stone Glacier!!! Best of the best! Spendy, but worth it!

[Buddyw]

This is a good topic,

We have talked for a couple years now about building a Tree Pack, and trying to have a Pack built that would be best for Hound guys. I would need to find a pack builder that would build a pack with the features that we would want.

Here is my question, If you were to build a pack from the ground up to include features that we would use what would you want.

ie. a way to hold tree leads, Collapses water bowl, Garmin/ Shock Holder Ect,

One question I have is Prices, and how much folks would be willing to spend.. I'm sure making a custom pack could get expensive, so I'm trying to price out if it's even worth trying to build one or just let people find a pack out there.

What do you like, Dislike about the pack you use.

Not sure if we will ever get to making one, but since it's up for discussion here I would like to hear any thoughts about it.

[sheimer]

[Hunter]

Buddy,
Here is what all I carry in my pack minus food. 2, 3 way dog leads, 2 waters, fire starter and Tylenol, heart burn medicine are in the pill bottles, baby wipes, camera, marine radio, Garmin, Maxima, batteries, Thermacell (for the early hunt), Tri Tronics hand held and the black tube is my long range antenna for the Garmin.



All that crap plus the pack weighs....


Here is how I wear the Garmin and the marine radio. They stay out of my way and the antennas don't get in my face like you would think.




This has been a good pack but, I can't stuff much of a load in it and when I do get it under a heavy load it kills me carrying it.

[catdogs]

This is a pic of a buddy of mine when we went to New Zealand. This is probably a 120 pound load in the Stone Glacier "Solo". He had 2 Tahr capes, Tahr meat and 2 sets of Tahr horns plus camping gear, optics and a rifle. He has used this pack extensively in Alaska, and he says it holds up better than anything else he has tried. I don't do near the back packing that he does. Before he had it loaded with Tahr, I would never have guessed he could fit all that in there because it compresses so small as a day pack. Another guy on the trip had the Kuiu pack and it was nice too, but lots more pockets and stuff.

[sheimer]

I went to the Kifaru site and found out that I was in La-la land, $300 wouldn't get you thru the door there. Twice that would be a good start on their web site. Not too sure many guys would be willing to drop that kind of cash on a pack.

Scott

[live to hunt]

Mystery ranch crew cab has worked for me the last few years. Folds down nice to day packs size and still have the option to haul out a large load. By far the most comfortable pack I have used. The price is right up there with the other high dollar packs