yea, my other pack is perfect for bow hunts in my area, I just need something for potter helo my shoulders and back for gun season
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yea, my other pack is perfect for bow hunts in my area, I just need something for potter helo my shoulders and back for gun season
I've been using a mystery ranch Pintler pack the last year or so on out of state hunts. It collapses down really nice as a day pack, but extends out to hold a lot of cloths. And with the extra straps you could easily attach a stand to it.
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I use a Stone Glacier 1800 for saddle hunting and a Stone Galcier X Curve with a Solo mounted on it for Elk hunting and meat hauling. Both have been great to me. The suspension on the 1800 can be removed and the 1800 placed on the x curve is well which is a cool feature. I've done that before when hunting from a base camp.
Novix sticks cut down and a ROS.
It’s not really for saddle hunting though, it’s when I gun hunt up in the mountains everyone just moves around all day. I was just looking for a pack to hold my gear that has a good frame to keep the weight off of my shoulders. My current pack works but those long days carrying gear and changing on and off all day kill my shoulders.
Backstory: It’s too cold to wear your gear on the hike in. Generally we hike to the top with all our gear on our backs and change at the top. We take layers on and off all day between moving and sitting.
It’s not really for saddle hunting though, it’s when I gun hunt up in the mountains everyone just moves around all day. I was just looking for a pack to hold my gear that has a good frame to keep the weight off of my shoulders. My current pack works but those long days carrying gear and changing on and off all day kill my shoulders.
Backstory: It’s too cold to wear your gear on the hike in. Generally we hike to the top with all our gear on our backs and change at the top. We take layers on and off all day between moving and sitting.
I’d recommend the Pop Up 28 of your two choices. I bought the Kuiu 2300 and the Mystery Ranch Pintler at the same time. Went with the Pintler due to the load shelf and it’s way more versatile. The Kuiu was awesome but didn’t do what I needed.
I too never walk in fully dressed so again that’s why I like the load shelf frame pack because it’s more versatile!
I too never walk in fully dressed so again that’s why I like the load shelf frame pack because it’s more versatile!
I use an exo mountain gear with 1800 bag for early/mid season and the 4800 bag for late season when I have to pack more clothes. Great for hauling meat out as well.
If you want to go another way I have this pack from Pack rabbit and love it for some ground hunting and turkey hunting. Easy to stuff some layers in and has the frame for packing out meat if needed, Also a nifty little seat. I added some of their hip straps and it carries weight easy. Best to wait for a coupon code or sale though. To save money, you could buy the large EXO frame and extreme harness, and clip whatever small pack you have on the back. there are plenty of lashing points for clothes. A Waldrop Pacseat could work too, but I would upgrade the straps.
I’m running the Cabela’s MT050. The MT050 stuff keeps me plenty warm with my base layers.
Just like Shed84 I use the EXO frame and two bags. Problem is using it in the tree. Theres no organization. Everything basically get stored together. I just bought the Scentlok Treestand Grinder. I plan on attaching to the EXO frame. When I get to the tree I can leave the frame on the ground. That way I can wear the lighter pack up the tree.
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That EXO price damn near made me puke. I can’t spend that much when I only use it 4-5 days a year.
This pack is only going to be used for the the few days I rifle hunt a year. All of my bow spots are close and not far walks so weight is never a concern.
This pack is only going to be used for the the few days I rifle hunt a year. All of my bow spots are close and not far walks so weight is never a concern.
Those are well regarded, although I don't have experience with them. I was trying to judge bulk.
I save a lot of bulk by switching to Sitka Incinerator for your kind of hunting. (Price that even makes me puke...but worth it I've found)
Since you already have good outerwear...any good frame pack will be a step in the right direction.
What's the right step? That depends on your variables.
Though I do think the EXO K3 Frame is worth the $$. It colapses to 24", it's lightweight, reportedly moves well with the user. Built in load shelf for your outerwear and essentials bag.
I've hunted N PA mountains for some time and I've been Ok cinching my outerwear to daypacks...but have added a frame pack as I'm carrying gear for elevated hunting.
In your case it seems a daypack isn't cutting it, so a lightweight, adjustable frame pack is what you need.
I like the versatility of an external frame.
Kuiu, Exo, Stone Glacier...all good suggestion. None come cheap.
Packs: can’t go wrong with Exo, Kifaru, Stone Glacier or Seek Outside. All will haul way more than you are capable of.
Frame: Aplz Moutain Lite and Kelty Cache Hauler. Maybe a Nimrod if you can find one.
Frame: Aplz Moutain Lite and Kelty Cache Hauler. Maybe a Nimrod if you can find one.
You may be over thinking it. You don't need anything fancy or even a frame pack. It really depends if you plan on packing out meat. If not, you could use just about any cheaper pack with decent HIP STRAPS as they are what help with the suspension and alleviating shoulder discomfort