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Struggling to find a good pack

bigjoe said:
I bought a Direct Action Ghost. I have to buy straps for the full Molle system. I will be able to carry everything with it. I will get a game bag for it. So I can pack a deer out. Sticks or spikes on both sides. WE Stepps and saddle in the main pack. Predator in between the main Pack and the smaller attached pack The bow can then be attached to the smaller Pack and the main Pack. It has the ability to pack 2 water bladders. Plus all you essentials for the day. I bought this without having seen this (other thanor trying this on. For a mile or two hike - As a tall guy and big guy this fits me. I wish the chest strap sat a little lower.

They still have 2017’s in stock for $99.00 plus shipping. I think I paid ~$114.00 Total.

https://us.directactiongear.com/ghost-backpack#04
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Ive been looking at this pack. You and flinging sold me. Ill get it next week. It should carry everything I need to saddle hunt with depending on if i use steps or spurs water extra cloths. I like it thanks.


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The action ghost looks kind of big

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Steve said:
The action ghost looks kind of big

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I would say the main bag it self is more like medium. But then again I am judging it off an Alice Pack.

If I get a chance will get the straps for the Molle system and pack it up and post a pict. It came in a very nice cloth shopping bag. I first opened the box and immediately said To my myself they sent me the wrong color.
 
bigjoe said:
I would say the main bag it self is more like medium. But then again I am judging it off an Alice Pack.

If I get a chance will get the straps for the Molle system and pack it up and post a pict. It came in a very nice cloth shopping bag. I first opened the box and immediately said To my myself they sent me the wrong color.
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The colors look good. I went with the digital woodland color. It will have a a bunch of room. Doubt ill ever need it all but at least i have it.


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Got my Ghost and played around with different loads just to see what the weight is. Pack by its self is
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almost 5 lbs. when I added sticks and we steeps with kestrel it came out to be 21.5 lbs. i would never do this in a real situation I just wanted to see what it could hold. I’m very impressed. This pack is going to be perfect for saddle hunting. Very strong and great volume for what I need



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Unable to do multiple pics for some reason. Ill put one more up here of the pack itself
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What is the weight without the front pack?

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I have been using a modified alice(military) pack for 15 years hunting public land. My pack doesn't have the first tear or torn stitch in it. I changed out the waist belt for comfort and added side straps to hold two lone wolf sticks on each side. I always carry a larger pack as I always plan on packing a deer out in it. Tough as nails. Never an issue. Super cheap. I can pack all my gear plus half a whitetail in my pack. Depending on how much I carry in my hands I can sometimes carry an entire whitetail and gear out in one trip. I carry a small fanny pack to take in the tree with me and hide the fullsize pack at the base of the tree. Just personal preference but I don't ever recall saying to myself...darn I have too much room in this pack!
 
Stickem said:
Got my Ghost and played around with different loads just to see what the weight is. Pack by its self is
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almost 5 lbs. when I added sticks and we steeps with kestrel it came out to be 21.5 lbs. i would never do this in a real situation I just wanted to see what it could hold. I’m very impressed. This pack is going to be perfect for saddle hunting. Very strong and great volume for what I need



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Did you fit the sticks in between the front and main sections? Think there's enough room for sticks and a platform? Thanks
 
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gabowhtr said:
Did you fit the sticks in between the front and main sections? Think there's enough room for sticks and a platform? Thanks
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Plenty of room between the main pack for a small platform/stand. There is also room to place your bow on the back of the pack. Yellow arrows represent the Pals/Molly system. You have the PALS system on the small pack AS well & on the outside on the back of the large pack in case you take off the smaller pack. Then you have the PALS system down both sides. You also have the PALS the waistband.

I will eventually get it tricked out the way I want it
 
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Do you really need a back pack? I use a alps big bear it carries all I need my sticks are on a sling strap extra clothes on the out side? Just a thought


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ImThere said:
Do you really need a back pack? I use a alps big bear it carries all I need my sticks are on a sling strap extra clothes on the out side? Just a thought


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It's handy if you carry filming equipment. If I didn't carry this stuff I'd use a much smaller pack or fanny pack.

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Yes I put my spurs down between the pack and the small bag. Also used the water bottle holders I can do either one. Need the Predator to get here so I can trick it out and figure how I’m gonna load it .


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