Pack for out West?

[recurvericky]

I found a Cabela's pack at a local pawn shop. The guy thought it was a 51 or 5100 series. The pawn shop received it in 2006. Can anyone help with determining what model this maybe and if it is a good pack?

[DayTripper]

Originally posted by Tracks:


I have never found much of a need for a "hunting specific" pack. That sort-of-quiet camo fabric they use on "hunting packs" is heavier than dirt and you can't be that quiet wearing a large pack anyway, so don't worry about it. Use the pack to get to and from your hunting spot, then ditch it and hunt.

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[recurvericky]

I called cabelas and they said this model was in a 2005 catalog and is the same as the Alaskan. What are your thoughts on the Alaskan? I can get it for $70 and it looks never used.

[awbowman]

Originally posted by recurvericky:
I called cabelas and they said this model was in a 2005 catalog and is the same as the Alaskan. What are your thoughts on the Alaskan? I can get it for $70 and it looks never used.

If it's in decent shape I'd say jump on it

[ELKDUDE07]

Love my HornHunter Full Curl. Very versatile pack and will haul a serious load. I used mine to pack in for a 10 day hunt. Once camp is set up I drop the bags and hunt with the frame only, with a dry bag with all hunting essentials for the day strapped under the compression straps. The waist belt has several pockets for the smaller items that require quick access such as calls,gps,camera...Had an eberlestock J104 but like the HornHunter much better.

[recurvericky]

I bought the Alaskan yesterday from the pawnshop for $70. From the looks of it, it has never been used. I did a thorough inspestion and everything looks great. Also, the pack removes from the fram and the waste belt stays with the frame. I looked at Cabela's and the are selling for $199 on sale.