Kifaru or Bison Gear?

[TubbsTru]

Yeah- I've looked at the exo...but really only interested in the Kifaru if I'm gonna go for a technical hauling pack.

[habujohn]

Kifaru is the best in my opinion and what I use.  I use the late season for whitetails and have a Duplex frame for hauling loads and my western trips.  I also have the spike and use this for early season hunts where I don't need to carry a lot of clothes to a stand, was my first pack years ago and still looks like new.

[bucknut]

I went thru the pack search last year and ended up going with the outdoorsmans pack. IT is compact and quiet for use in the whitetail woods yet expands for use in the mountains. It is also 100% USA made. I used it last year on an elk hunt and was really happy with it. Kifaru was on my final 3 list, but $ for $ I think this one won out. I know this one wasn't on your list, but you might want to take a look before you buy.

[wingnut]

I too have the Kifaru Longhunter and Bison Gear Lost River.  The Kifaru is my go to pack for Alaska and will be the only pack I take on my Colorado elk trip this year.  It straps down nicely for daily wear and is available when the loads get heavy.  I've carried a lot of meat in this pack in only a couple of seasons and it's the best support system I've ever worn.

But like I said I have both and will use the BG for day hunts here in TX.

Mike

[yukon chuck]

Keep in mind that you can have the Bison Gear modified for you. Angelo can add webbing for additional attachments if needed. I think the question is do you buy a pack for one trip a year,  or for the things you do most often?

[TubbsTru]

Thanks for the thoughts everyone.

yukon chuck - I think you nailed it. Even though the money isn't the main thing for me, it's still hard to justify dropping that kind of coin on something that will, as you say, be used once a year (maybe)!

I've got a call into Angelo about a modified Lemhi...we'll see what he's got to say!

Also, this might interest you all:

I just got this from Angelo yesterday. It's a chest pack. It is QUALITY.

       

   

   

   

   

[mjh]

BOTH, money is not an issue.  I use a Pack Idaho (before switch to Bison)  pack in my local roaming/hunting whitetails and turkey.  I have Kifaru gear too. Would use it out west when an unplanned overnight might happen, packing in, hauling meat.  My Kifaru gear has more room can handle more weight, suspension when you really need it.  Bison gear for daily needs, sure it would work for an unplanned overnight if packed properly but it's not a gear hauler for me.

[TubbsTru]

Thanks for the input mjh!