d_rek
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MR 28 in classifieds on AT: https://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5514519
Size is not listed. Contact seller for info.
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Has anyone packed a quartered whitetail out in 1 trip with this pack? I just ordered the MR pop up 28 last night and would like to understand the full extent of the meat hauling capabilities. Asking because I have a badlands 2200 on order also (black friday sale) and am considering just cancelling the badlands order. I plan to use the MR 28 to pack in sticks, platform and anything else I need for the hunt...then when I shoot a deer, get back to my car to fully unload the MR 28, then walk back in to the pack the whole animal out in 1 trip with the MR 28. I prefer to walk back to my car first to give the deer a little extra time.
If you've done this, could you explain how you've done it? I assume both hams on the meat shelf, then shoulders plus straps and neck meat in the pack...and hopefully a head plus antlers on top? I also have a molle frame with giant rucksack (maybe 6000 cubic inch) that I can use to pack the whole deer out if the MR 28 doesn't work.
@elk yinzer have you ever stacked climbing sticks with a fixed (not fold-able) double step in the MR 28? A little worried the step would hit the back of my head. I'm looking to move to a beast stick, OOAL or custom and just realized they might be better carried on the outside of a pack.
Has anyone packed a quartered whitetail out in 1 trip with this pack? I just ordered the MR pop up 28 last night and would like to understand the full extent of the meat hauling capabilities. Asking because I have a badlands 2200 on order also (black friday sale) and am considering just cancelling the badlands order. I plan to use the MR 28 to pack in sticks, platform and anything else I need for the hunt...then when I shoot a deer, get back to my car to fully unload the MR 28, then walk back in to the pack the whole animal out in 1 trip with the MR 28. I prefer to walk back to my car first to give the deer a little extra time.
If you've done this, could you explain how you've done it? I assume both hams on the meat shelf, then shoulders plus straps and neck meat in the pack...and hopefully a head plus antlers on top? I also have a molle frame with giant rucksack (maybe 6000 cubic inch) that I can use to pack the whole deer out if the MR 28 doesn't work.
I tried but only made it 100 yards before giving up and making two trips. After the shot, I went back to my truck to empty my pack, grab game bags and knives and got to work. The buck was over 200 lbs and I couldn't fit the entire deer in the pack. I loaded up my pack with 4 quarters + back straps + neck meat, then carried my bow in one hand and the head+cape in the other hand. I walked about 20 yards before rolling an ankle then another 80 yards before falling down to all fours and deciding two trips would be safer for me.
I couldn't fit all the meat + head/cape in my pack, but came close. But to clarify, my body gave out on me, not my pack. A stronger, younger fellow might have been able to pack everything out in 1 trip but not me. Luckily my walk was only 0.9 miles from the truck.
Don't ask don't tell broDo they make a child seat accessory that can be placed where the meat shelf is?? LOL. If they did I would buy one in a second. DSS would probably frown upon me using bungee cords or ratchet straps to keep my kid in.
Do they make a child seat accessory that can be placed where the meat shelf is?? LOL. If they did I would buy one in a second. DSS would probably frown upon me using bungee cords or ratchet straps to keep my kid in.
How is everyone hanging the popup in the tree??
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How is everyone hanging the popup in the tree??
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