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Camofire MR sale right now. Pop28 $197!!!

gcr0003 said:
@Plebe @GCTerpfan @kyler1945 and anyone else who might know, the PU 38 is on sale as well, thoughts on the little bit bigger pack?
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I never thought a single time in the whitetail woods “I wish this popup 28 had more space inside”.

If I had the 18, my guess is I’d feel the same.

But I’m the type of person who thinks dump pouches for ropes make no sense, nor does putting layers inside a non waterproof pack.
 
I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the 38. Similar to my current 38L pack if I’m not using the space I’ll just cinch it all down. Let’s see what this pack is all about. I “PULLED THE TRIGGER” and didn’t have time to run it by the wife. Merry Christmas to me I guess.
 
gcr0003 said:
I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the 38. Similar to my current 38L pack if I’m not using the space I’ll just cinch it all down. Let’s see what this pack is all about. I “PULLED THE TRIGGER” and didn’t have time to run it by the wife. Merry Christmas to me I guess.
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Negatives I have heard about the 38 are it’s hard to access the main bag. Especially so if you hang it to your right side in the tree.
 
gcr0003 said:
I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the 38. Similar to my current 38L pack if I’m not using the space I’ll just cinch it all down. Let’s see what this pack is all about. I “PULLED THE TRIGGER” and didn’t have time to run it by the wife. Merry Christmas to me I guess.
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The payment came due on this behavior for me.

I just watched her buy a 200.00 “diaper bag”. I had a dozen things to say about the functionality, but kept them to myself because A-she’s seen my pack journey, and B-I’ve seen the number of threads on here about the perfect diaper hunting pack.
 
bowhuntr09 said:
Negatives I have heard about the 38 are it’s hard to access the main bag. Especially so if you hang it to your right side in the tree.
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I’m lefty and I don’t access my main bag while I’m in the tree typically so maybe it won’t be an issue. Thanks for the heads up!
 
@gcr0003 so I just got my 38 yesterday & my opinions are merely first impressions. A few things I like. Unlike @kyler1945 I found the 18 was entirely too small for me. My 28 is great & in its first season of use have packed out 4 deer. It functions well if you don’t exceed 85/90lbs ( still works just not great). What I like is I can get this pack to function more like the treehouse while in the tree, 2 top pockets in the lid, partially unzip the main bag & then the outer front pocket. I like that configuration a little better than the 28 layout. We’ll see if this all works like it appears…..D2E9F32F-BD28-4628-BBBC-37DCC05644AB.jpegAA6D4E28-71BA-458D-9648-3F07340BBA81.jpegFA5D19E8-C931-4B41-BE6A-407D8810B260.jpeg2416B74A-F02C-4895-BC90-2AD317A80F96.jpegA2C01CAD-3C03-43E8-8ED1-F8D906F5404E.jpeg6A301019-F685-41CA-B3EC-A29A764EF8F7.jpeg
 
Bigterp said:
@gcr0003 so I just got my 38 yesterday & my opinions are merely first impressions. A few things I like. Unlike @kyler1945 I found the 18 was entirely too small for me. My 28 is great & in its first season of use have packed out 4 deer. It functions well if you don’t exceed 85/90lbs ( still works just not great). What I like is I can get this pack to function more like the treehouse while in the tree, 2 top pockets in the lid, partially unzip the main bag & then the outer front pocket. I like that configuration a little better than the 28 layout. We’ll see if this all works like it appears…..View attachment 76823View attachment 76824View attachment 76825View attachment 76826View attachment 76827View attachment 76828
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Yea I’ll just have to see how I like it. I really do like my venture 2300, I’m just thinking about having a pack that could also haul meat. I have the eberlstock m1 frame that would haul meat but I would need to buy other bags for it for the day use. I’m not sure how well I would like their modular system.
 
gcr0003 said:
Yea I’ll just have to see how I like it. I really do like my venture 2300, I’m just thinking about having a pack that could also haul meat. I have the eberlstock m1 frame that would haul meat but I would need to buy other bags for it for the day use. I’m not sure how well I would like their modular system.
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It’s really a good deal to test out a good pack
 
Bigterp said:
It’s really a good deal to test out a good pack
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Its a lot of the little things that make a good pack too. This is the first 'high end' pack I have owned and some of the details really make things easier. Like the buckle design are way better than any buckles I have seen. Zipper are quality too. I also like how it stand up my itself because of the belt design. One question, is the belt supposed to be 'resting' on your hip or more parallel to your hip more like a compression belt? Sorry if I'm not explaining it clearly. Just when I wear it, it feel more comfortable with the belt higher and weighting down on my hip instead of other packs where I feel like its padding against my hip, but then most of the weight feel like its against my shoulder. The UP feel like its mostly on my hip and the shoulder straps are mostly keeping it steady. If that explain anything.....
 
HuumanCreed said:
Its a lot of the little things that make a good pack too. This is the first 'high end' pack I have owned and some of the details really make things easier. Like the buckle design are way better than any buckles I have seen. Zipper are quality too. I also like how it stand up my itself because of the belt design. One question, is the belt supposed to be 'resting' on your hip or more parallel to your hip more like a compression belt? Sorry if I'm not explaining it clearly. Just when I wear it, it feel more comfortable with the belt higher and weighting down on my hip instead of other packs where I feel like its padding against my hip, but then most of the weight feel like its against my shoulder. The UP feel like its mostly on my hip and the shoulder straps are mostly keeping it steady. If that explain anything.....
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This is a good short video to help set up your pack. Should be up a little off your hip and be about halfway of your iliac crest. Minimal gap on the back side of your shoulder and light tension on the front. Waist belt will carry the majority of the weight.
 
HuumanCreed said:
Its a lot of the little things that make a good pack too. This is the first 'high end' pack I have owned and some of the details really make things easier. Like the buckle design are way better than any buckles I have seen. Zipper are quality too. I also like how it stand up my itself because of the belt design. One question, is the belt supposed to be 'resting' on your hip or more parallel to your hip more like a compression belt? Sorry if I'm not explaining it clearly. Just when I wear it, it feel more comfortable with the belt higher and weighting down on my hip instead of other packs where I feel like its padding against my hip, but then most of the weight feel like its against my shoulder. The UP feel like its mostly on my hip and the shoulder straps are mostly keeping it steady. If that explain anything.....
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Yeah that’s a great video above. You’ll know when you have it right ….. esp with a decent load
 
How long does Camofire take to ship? I paid for FedEx ground but haven’t got a ship notification yet. It’s only been one business day, but I’m hoping I can get my stuff this week.
 
gcr0003 said:
How long does Camofire take to ship? I paid for FedEx ground but haven’t got a ship notification yet. It’s only been one business day, but I’m hoping I can get my stuff this week.
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Got mine shipped next business day. I learn that if you select combine shipping for 9.99, but afterward click on the ship now option. They will ship next business day, saved me $11!
 
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