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Choosing a good Backpack that doesn't cost 400 dollars?

Keep an eye on eBay. I just scored a $610 pack for $345 used for one trip. People are unloading their gear already. It’s a good time to scoop something up cheap.
 
Wirrex said:
Keep an eye on eBay. I just scored a $610 pack for $345 used for one trip. People are unloading their gear already. It’s a good time to scoop something up cheap.
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That's a good call thanks! Oh wait I still don't know what to get lol

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^I have been trying to tell these cats this


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70 years of making packs, they got it down by now. Btw the non tactical 44L redwing(same as my 10 year old 50L) weights 2lb 10oz.

Not sure how these other packs are $400.
 
That pack doesn't have load lifters, that's probably one of the biggest components of comfort for hauling out hauling out heavy loads.





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Wpsatisfide said:
Sure it does
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I see what you are seeing but that really doesn't do anything to get the load off the tops of the shoulder. All it does is pull the weight in closer to your back. A load lifter should help take pressure of the tops of the shoulders which transfers more of the weight to the hips via the waist belt.
 
Ya no load lifters. Those are $300+ more


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I have a Badlands Super Day that I used for my first saddle hunt this morning and was very pleased with the storage and fit. Carried a DIY LW Elite, 1.75" ratchet strap, 3 modded heliums, heavy wool pants and jacket, gloves, grunt tube and couple water bottles.

Think the only things I'd change is using bladder instead of bottles (late start), and will switch to 1" OCB buckle once I get that sorted and set up to cut a little weight. Hunt was on public land, hike was less than a mile.

I would like to find a framed pack for the future and being able to pack meat out but in the mean time I'm happy.

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If you are just carrying gear, clothes, platform etc.. I’d look into an Osprey.

Most of them are made for loads under 30 lbs. Lifetime warranty. Features and design you won’t find in many packs.

I have the exos 38. It’s the most comfortable bag I’ve ever carried, and it weights about 2 lbs.
 
I've been abusing an Alps Pursuit for 3 yrs. It's been ran through the mill, so to speak. The only problem so far is the mesh on the side pockets is seperating from the hem. Some of that is on me, from accidentally poking tree hangers through them. For the $ I am very pleased with the pack. Of course if you've got the greenbacks, a good US made pack will trump the imports.
 
Try a Daypack by Kathy Kelley designs. Their made of high loft fleece, has and inner nylon lining, 2 side pockets, 1 front pocket and a large main pocket. Have to look her up on-line as they are not sold in stores.
 
Another vote for the Horn Hunter Line. I have had a Main Beam XL for a couple of years and just purchased a Full Curl Combo. The Full Curl is modular and super versatile. I mainly hunt National Forest in the mountains of North GA. The deer are scarce, but hogs and bear are plentiful. In GA every bear must be tagged by the DNR and the entire head and hide must be presented to the DNR agent. An average size bear will yield 35 - 40 lbs of meat. Add another 30 - 35 lbs for the hide/head and you have a long day of packing if you are 2 - 3 miles from the truck in Wilderness area. A good pack makes the pack out less difficult. I have also used it to carry my Summit climber, but hopefully by next fall I will have shed some weight by switching to the JX 3 Hybrid.
 
I use an Eberlestock X2. Not to expensive and has a nice frame for heavy loads. I've packed out an elk and bear with it. Hold/carries sticks and saddle gear well. Here's a pic with de-boned quarter and antlers.
 

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