The Trad Gang Digital Market
*** TRAD GANG SPONSOR LIST ***
3Rivers Archery
Abowyer Inc.
A&H Archery
American Leathers
Art Vincent Leather Works
Backwoods Grind Coffee
Big Jim's Bow Company
Bill Langer Bowhunting Productions
Bison Gear Packs
Black Widow Bows
Bow Hush
Broderick Head's Taxidermy
Cari-Bow
Dryad Bows
Eagle's Flight Archery
G. Fred Asbell
Gray Wolf Woolens
Hill Country Bows
Instinctive Archer Magazine
Island Graphics
KME Sharpeners
Marksman Quivers
Montana Bows - Dan Toelke
Mule Creek Outfitting
Onestringer Arrow Wraps
Pedernal Bowhunts
Pine Hollow Longbows
Polk Knives
Ron La Clair's Archery Shoppe
Schafer Silvertip Bows
Shift's Seasoning
Silent But Deadly Bowstrings
Smokeys Deer Lure
St. Joe River Bows
Todd SMith Company
Tolke Bows
TradArchers' World
Trad Gang Digital Market
VPA - Vantage Point Archery
The Waldrop PacSeat
Wood from the West
Zipper Bows
Zwickey Archery
Contribute to Trad Gang and Access the Classifieds!
Become a Trad Gang Sponsor!
Traditional Archery for Bowhunters
LEFT HAND BOWS CLASSIFIEDS
TRAD GANG CLASSIFIEDS ACCESS
RIGHT HAND BOWS CLASSIFIEDS
The Cyber Camp of Traditional Bowhunters
Welcome,
Guest
. Please
login
or
register
.
Did you miss your
activation email
?
1 Hour
1 Day
1 Week
1 Month
Forever
Login with username, password and session length
News:
Home
Help
Login
Register
Trad Gang
»
Main Boards
»
PowWow
»
Back Packs?
« previous
next »
Print
Pages: [
1
]
2
Go Down
Author
Topic: Back Packs? (Read 1016 times)
amicus
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 1034
Back Packs?
«
on:
October 13, 2017, 04:04:00 PM »
I asked this question in another thread but thought it would be best to start a new thread. I'm Looking into purchasing a back pack. Have a trip planned and the pack is mostly used for Hauling Meat back to the boat. Of course it will also carry other important gear but mostly for meat.
Last year I used a Kelty style frame pack and it worked but just heavy. So many different packs and options out there I was hoping to get some good advice from you experienced folks.
Thanks
Gilbert
Logged
The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich and He addeth no sorrow with it. Prov 10;22
A sinner saved by Grace.
ozy clint
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 2661
Re: Back Packs?
«
Reply #1 on:
October 13, 2017, 05:04:00 PM »
lots of excellent options from kifaru. expensive but top quality and comfort when hauling lots of weight. american made too. you guys seem to love that.
Logged
Thick fog slowly lifts
Jagged peaks and hairy beast
Food for soul and body.
Border black douglas recurve 70# and 58# HEX6 BB2 limbs
amicus
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 1034
Re: Back Packs?
«
Reply #2 on:
October 13, 2017, 05:12:00 PM »
Yep, was just looking at the Kifaru packs. A little bit more than I want to spend. May have to use the same pack I used last year. lol.
Logged
The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich and He addeth no sorrow with it. Prov 10;22
A sinner saved by Grace.
woodchucker
TG HALL OF FAME
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 5429
Re: Back Packs?
«
Reply #3 on:
October 13, 2017, 05:14:00 PM »
If it ain't broke, don't fix it...
Logged
I only shoot WOOD arrows... My kid makes them, fast as I can break them!
There is a fine line between Hunting, & Sitting there looking Stupid...
May The Great Spirit Guide Your Arrows..... Happy Hunting!!!
wingnut
SPONSOR
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 6179
Re: Back Packs?
«
Reply #4 on:
October 13, 2017, 05:16:00 PM »
Some good deals on used Kifaru packs on the Kifaru Insiders Facebook page. Just open it and hit Join. Frank or Aron will authorize it and away you go. Packs for sale almost every day.
Mike
Logged
Mike Westvang
David McLendon
Contributing Member
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 763
Re: Back Packs?
«
Reply #5 on:
October 13, 2017, 08:31:00 PM »
I'm looking at Kuiu's packs, I have a Bull-Pac frame with a pack and for meat hauling that's hard to beat but it does have some weight. That 97%+ of the time you are not packing out, weight does matter.
Logged
Lefties are the only ones who hold the bow in the right hand.
chinook907
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 903
Re: Back Packs?
«
Reply #6 on:
October 13, 2017, 08:43:00 PM »
I've had a Seek Outside, Revolution Fortress with some extras for a couple years. Great pack but spendy. Light enough at 4lbs that I wear it sometimes when I might ordinarily use a day pack. Its waterproof, which is a big deal, and I prefer the one big bag concept. Quarters from most animals will fit in the bag itself, or you can put them between the pack & frame, or remove the bag.
Logged
"Have I not commanded you ? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
caleb7mm
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 971
Re: Back Packs?
«
Reply #7 on:
October 13, 2017, 09:35:00 PM »
eberlestock is my pack of choice. I have 2 and one has been through the ringer for the last 8 years.
Logged
Hoyt Dorado 45&50lb
dino
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 1081
Re: Back Packs?
«
Reply #8 on:
October 14, 2017, 07:55:00 AM »
I just got a hunter optics pack with meat sling for an upcoming hunt. Solid pack and great meat hauling system. Put a few miles on it already and been really comfy. Had a kuiu which is super light but didn’t care for how it hauled meat. Dean
Logged
"The most demanding thing you can ask of a piece of wood is for it to become an arrow shaft. You reduce it to the smallest of dimension yet ask it to remain it's strongest, straightest and most durable." Bill Sweetland
Tim in Wa.
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 154
Re: Back Packs?
«
Reply #9 on:
October 14, 2017, 09:11:00 AM »
Exo Mountain Gear and Oregon Pack Works both make excellent products and offer great customer service.
Plus when you call them (except when hunting)you will likely talk to the owner
Tim
Logged
Mike Bolin
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 1869
Re: Back Packs?
«
Reply #10 on:
October 14, 2017, 09:30:00 AM »
I hunt with the Bison Gear Lost River and have a Bull-Pac in the truck or at camp. The Lost River has a removable game bag that is said to hold 60#, but I've not had that much in it. Haul the first load to camp the switch out to the Bull-Pac. Lots of good options out there. I've had my Lost River for a long time and got a great on the Bull Pack.
Mike
Logged
Centaur longbow 62", 43#@28"
River Raisin Siren, 60", 41#@28"
Osage Selfbow 62", 47#@28
Compton Traditional Bowhunters
ShrtRnd
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 163
Re: Back Packs?
«
Reply #11 on:
October 14, 2017, 12:10:00 PM »
If your looking for a minimalist type pack without a lot of exterior add-on & that has a huge load rating. Take a serious look at Stone Glacier packs. You won't be dissapointed and they fall inline with Kifaru, Exo etc in terms of craftsmanship and cost.
Logged
Robertson Stykbow Peregrine 60" #65@29"
Robertson Stykbow Prairie Falcon 62" #62@29"
Robertson Stybow Mystical 66" #60@28"
Stalker Coyote FXT RC 62" #53@29"
jonsimoneau
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 2946
Re: Back Packs?
«
Reply #12 on:
October 14, 2017, 12:19:00 PM »
I bought a stone glacier pack. I haven't had the chance to haul meat with it yet but it seems to be a really good pack.
Logged
Xtreme007
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 22
Re: Back Packs?
«
Reply #13 on:
October 14, 2017, 12:23:00 PM »
Give the exo mountain gear packs a look. I have been running one the last 3 season and couldn't be happier. They have a load shelf for hauling meat and treestands and such.
Keep an eye on Rokslide as they are always used packs for sale on there. A lot of times you can find an exo at a great price
Logged
Xtreme007
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 22
Re: Back Packs?
«
Reply #14 on:
October 14, 2017, 12:24:00 PM »
Give the exo mountain gear packs a look. I have been running one the last 3 season and couldn't be happier. They have a load shelf for hauling meat and treestands and suck.
Keep an eye on Rokslide as they are always used packs for sale on there. A lot of times you can find an exo at a great price
Logged
akbowbender
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 1063
Re: Back Packs?
«
Reply #15 on:
October 14, 2017, 09:18:00 PM »
I've been using the Eberlestock Blue Widow for 5-years or so. Works well while hunting and packing out the meat.
Logged
Chuck
Crooked Stic
TG HALL OF FAME
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 6065
Re: Back Packs?
«
Reply #16 on:
October 14, 2017, 10:54:00 PM »
I have this one for sale.
Logged
High on Archery.
Blackstick
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 595
Re: Back Packs?
«
Reply #17 on:
October 15, 2017, 03:10:00 PM »
I'm interested in the responses here. Because Kelty has always been my choice in a frame pack for the last 30 years.
Logged
texbow2
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 194
Re: Back Packs?
«
Reply #18 on:
October 15, 2017, 05:55:00 PM »
Though not as cool as Kifaru, Eberlestock and some others....The Cabelas Alaskan pack frame is pretty bombproof and will get the job done for hauling
Logged
Sam McMichael
TG HALL OF FAME
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 6873
Re: Back Packs?
«
Reply #19 on:
October 15, 2017, 06:58:00 PM »
If the old pack works well and is still in good condition, I would not even be shopping for a new one. The statement you made that you may have to use last year's item suggests it is still in good shape. Yet, I fully admit that sometimes it is nice to buy something new just for fun.
Logged
Sam
Print
Pages: [
1
]
2
Go Up
« previous
next »
Trad Gang
»
Main Boards
»
PowWow
»
Back Packs?
Users currently browsing this topic:
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
Contact Us
|
Trad Gang.com ©
|
User Agreement
Copyright 2003 thru 2024 ~ Trad Gang.com ©