If you are talking to me I will use the same pack. I hunt SE Arkansas so it is generally not too cold. What I have done in the is just strap my coat to my stand. I still have plenty of length in my pack straps so I will probably just strap it there. I use a boat for 90% of my access so I still need my coat handy for the ride. My bottom half typically doesn't get too hot ....Will you hunt winter with a lot of layering clothes? If so do you switch pack?
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I will switch packs. I need to pack lots of clothing in during late season so I need a bigger pack. There is no need for me to use that large of a pack during early season.Will you hunt winter with a lot of layering clothes? If so do you switch pack?
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I use this cabelas pack for winter and my layered clothing that I pack in the bow/rifle support holds the weight of the sticks. Also I use this for my all day hunts most of the time. It’s just way to heavy and bulky for October.Will you hunt winter with a lot of layering clothes? If so do you switch pack?
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Here are 3 Helium sticks, that are full size, strapped to my Badlands "Dash" pack. Flip the sticks upside down and put the steps in the drop down rifle boot. Fasten the horizontal strap and you're off. You can adjust how high or low they carry by adjusting the boot.I need a pack that can neatly and conveniently carry my sticks as well as a plethora of other gear and a lot of warm layers for the winter (bibs, jacket, fleece pants, wool pants). I get a deal on Alps as well as Badlands packs. Looking at 2200, diablo dos, super day as well as others. As of now my helium sticks are standard size.
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Looks good, thanksHere are 3 Helium sticks, that are full size, strapped to my Badlands "Dash" pack. Flip the sticks upside down and put the steps in the drop down rifle boot. Fasten the horizontal strap and you're off. You can adjust how high or low they carry by adjusting the boot.
I have another set of Heliums on the way. I may end up cutting them down some, which will only make them carry better IMO. My old knees really like the double steps. I am just not sure about how high I can go with cut down sticks. Aiders haven't been my friend so far.
I also have a Badlands "Superday" pack coming. It is a bit longer and has 3 horizontal straps, which should help securing the sticks. Same boot setup as the Dash.
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Yup, bow carrier is in the middle (elastic straps) with the cam strap off the bottom. Never had a problem with contact.
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Yup, predator in the pack, sticks on the side, bow or gun on the back of the pack. Or I put 6 WE steps inside.are you able to carry the sticks, predator and a bow/rifle on the pack? Or hold the bow?
I came across this yesterday in my research. It’s kind of what I’ve been thinking about. I’ve been looking for a frame like this I could customize. Anyone seen one like this?View attachment 5971
Yup, predator in the pack, sticks on the side, bow or gun on the back of the pack. Or I put 6 WE steps inside.
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The two frames you mentioned look awesome. Just too expensive to use on the back forty. I gotta keep looking.Definitely MR in the fire line, maybe this: https://www.mysteryranch.com/hot-spot-pack
I believe you'd have a tough time with that because there is no horizontal compression.
Both in the upper echelon of budgets, but Kifaru's ultralight frame, and also one of the Stone Glacier frames are conceptually similar with more modularity with compression and attachment points. Really the Popup frame is similar too but with the ability to collapse the stays.