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"The official saddle hunting backpack thread"

I found out the other day that my Predator platform fits perfectly between the bag and hybrid frame on my Blacks Creek Cure lumbar pack. Can't even tell it's there.
 
Does anyone have a pic of a MR Pop Up 18 loaded out? This seems like a perfect early season pack, don't know why they discontinued it.
 
Does anyone have a pic of a MR Pop Up 18 loaded out? This seems like a perfect early season pack, don't know why they discontinued it.

I had one that I traded for a 28. Wish I wouldn’t have done that because the 28 wasn’t quite what I expected. But, I’d have a hard time figuring out how to load up the 18 very well for a stand or a platform/sticks. One sticking, maybe. It was a kick ass pack for early season archery hunts and turkey hunts out west though.


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Last season I picked up an x2 which has been a dream to use. I keep lineman belt and other small lines in one wing and my repel/tether in the other. The repel had a quick link on it which sits right at the top of the pack which allows me to pull out just a small section when needed and when I am ready to pack it up for the night I just open the wing and let it drop. Holds my predator xl and 4 sticks very well. It will be even better this season with just one stick and the platform.
 
Last season I picked up an x2 which has been a dream to use. I keep lineman belt and other small lines in one wing and my repel/tether in the other. The repel had a quick link on it which sits right at the top of the pack which allows me to pull out just a small section when needed and when I am ready to pack it up for the night I just open the wing and let it drop. Holds my predator xl and 4 sticks very well. It will be even better this season with just one stick and the platform.
@SOLOhunter can you post or send me a photo or two of your X2 all packed up. I also use the XL and 4 sticks. Just wanna see how you do it.
 
I can’t say enough about how much I like the Stryker xl and how versatile it is. Love it. I find it my go to for 90% of my hunting. Can carry so much so easily. I have a bag and it just sits unused. The Stryker xl takes care of about everything. I did get a camp bag to compress, but also have some dry bags I do the same with.
 
After two years of wanting one I finally ordered Kifaru duplex-lite frame with a Stryker XL. Hopefully this will be be the perfect pack for this season. I have tried so many over the years.
 
After two years of wanting one I finally ordered Kifaru duplex-lite frame with a Stryker XL. Hopefully this will be be the perfect pack for this season. I have tried so many over the years.
I can't imagine you won't like it. Just be patient, it will take a while to ship due to their relocation to Wyoming.
 
Anyone try packs by Initial Ascent?

 
Anyone try packs by Initial Ascent?

519.00 it's not cheap!! I will keep my kuiu 2300 pack it works great! I have been using my 20.00 wall mart pack for day hunts it keeps me from carrying so much stuff I don't need!Screenshot_20220710-105048_Gallery.jpg
 
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Everyone that is using a frame pack, are you packing your saddle in or do you wear it in? I would think with the waist belt it might be difficult to wear the saddle in.
 
Everyone that is using a frame pack, are you packing your saddle in or do you wear it in? I would think with the waist belt it might be difficult to wear the saddle in.
I usually just pack mine in when I’m using a frame pack. Idk if It would be an issue wearing the saddle in. I’ll have to try it
 
Everyone that is using a frame pack, are you packing your saddle in or do you wear it in? I would think with the waist belt it might be difficult to wear the saddle in.
Most of the time I wear mine in. It can be an issue and it creates some additional adjusting you need to do but I make it work. Usually to walk out I'll pack the saddle. I just want to get to the tree and start climbing. That changes in late season though when I'm packing my outer layers in.
 
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