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DXH
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 441
Pack Recommendations
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February 29, 2016, 02:21:00 AM »
Wanting a recommendation for a good external frame pack. Bought the Dwight Schuh bag from Cabelas and all though well thought out was heavy as h€\\\\...
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J-dog
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 2006
Re: Pack Recommendations
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February 29, 2016, 06:51:00 AM »
Saw your post about kifaru tents, might as well do a kifaru pack as well?
Seriously though want a new pack myself and gonna drop change for a kifaru. Duplex frame with some sort of bag? Not sure which one yet. just want one that compresses down really well like the mountain warrior.
If I use it around here camping and hunting I could stuff a whole NC deer in the thing and carry it out!
Best of luck on your choice,
J
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Biathlonman
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 2367
Re: Pack Recommendations
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February 29, 2016, 08:19:00 AM »
Kifaru is great, I have an older Longhunter that I'm very happy with. On a budget the surplus Marine Corp. ILBE is a heck of a lot of pack for the money. The ILBE comes a little heavy but a little time with a sharp knife and you can remove a lot of molle weight.
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Dmaxshawn
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 1708
Re: Pack Recommendations
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February 29, 2016, 10:23:00 AM »
KIFARU DT1 may as well match the hatch. thats what I tote
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snag
TG HALL OF FAME
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 6337
Re: Pack Recommendations
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Reply #4 on:
February 29, 2016, 10:31:00 AM »
I like the Stone Glacier packs. They are light weight and tough. Might check them out.
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The Night Stalker
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 1001
Re: Pack Recommendations
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Reply #5 on:
February 29, 2016, 07:29:00 PM »
I had a longhunter but could never get it to ride right on my hips and it kept slipping. I like the looks of the argali on a light frame. I hope to get some more information over the next couple of weeks.
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screamin
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 470
Re: Pack Recommendations
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February 29, 2016, 08:08:00 PM »
Seekoutside packs are good to. Light weight serious load haulers, the belt does not slip. I put a kuiu bag on mine.
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bucknut
Contributing Member
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 913
Re: Pack Recommendations
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Reply #7 on:
February 29, 2016, 09:39:00 PM »
I like my outdoorsmans optics hunter. Well made, adjusts easily, packs down tight for hauling smaller loads and strips to the frame in seconds. USA made too!
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Walt Francis
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Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 3089
Re: Pack Recommendations
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Reply #8 on:
February 29, 2016, 09:59:00 PM »
I will second the IBLE, it is the best value I have found. That said, both the Stone Glacier and KUIU are really good. I use use the KUIU's, my hunting partner has opted for the Stone Glacier. Maybe it is just me, and it has been several years, but I didn't care for the Kifaru.
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Greg_M
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 41
Re: Pack Recommendations
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Reply #9 on:
February 29, 2016, 10:00:00 PM »
I made this one to fit myself well over 20 yrs ago. Still going strong.
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fujimo
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 3619
Re: Pack Recommendations
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Reply #10 on:
February 29, 2016, 11:35:00 PM »
awesome pack- my kinda style!!! great job!
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akdd
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 450
Re: Pack Recommendations
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Reply #11 on:
March 01, 2016, 01:50:00 PM »
I have a Stone Glacier that I really like.
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Dirtybird
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 2095
Re: Pack Recommendations
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Reply #12 on:
March 01, 2016, 03:00:00 PM »
Exomountain gear has a nice pack I've been using for two years. Very comfortable and extremely light.
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Missouri Bowman
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 391
Re: Pack Recommendations
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Reply #13 on:
March 01, 2016, 06:26:00 PM »
Kelty still makes some good external packs or you can find some used ones. Price is reasonable too and they've been around a long time.
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LongbowArchitect
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 352
Re: Pack Recommendations
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March 01, 2016, 06:36:00 PM »
Check out Horn Hunter packs. I use the modular Full Curl System that consists of the frame, main pack bag and day pack. When I backpack in and reach my camp I remove the main pack and just use the frame and day pack for my day hunts. It carries all of the gear I need for the day yet still has the ability to pack out an elk quarter on the pack frame. It works well for my yearly 10 day elk hunting pack trips into a Colorado wilderness area. I also like the camo patterns available with these packs.
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Iowabowhunter
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 1651
Re: Pack Recommendations
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March 01, 2016, 07:09:00 PM »
I really like my Stone Glacier Sky 5100
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fisherick
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 355
Re: Pack Recommendations
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Reply #16 on:
March 01, 2016, 08:30:00 PM »
Nice DIY frame GREG_M. a work of art.
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Greg_M
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 41
Re: Pack Recommendations
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March 01, 2016, 08:52:00 PM »
"Nice DIY frame GREG_M."
Thanks fisherick. I thought if the OP had specific criteria as I did (elbow clearance while back country skiing and climbing-light mountaineering)) the DIY option might be a good one. I've been very happy with my pack.
Cheers,
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meathead
Contributing Member
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 1293
Re: Pack Recommendations
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Reply #18 on:
March 01, 2016, 08:54:00 PM »
I bought a kuiu last year and like it a lot. It's capacity is more than mine and is a lot more comfortable than my old Kelly pack.
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tzolk
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 716
Re: Pack Recommendations
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Reply #19 on:
March 01, 2016, 09:21:00 PM »
This may not be the lightest pack but the Eberlestock Warhammer or Dragonfly. I have a Warhammer also a G1 Little Brother and Duffel that both zip into it.
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