Lets see your Bison Gear Packs

[Terry Green]

Yeah Scott...its the Selway....its not a very big pack...not high as you can see so its less obstructive when going under stuff...not wide either when going through thick stuff....that's why I bought it.

Just wish I could cash in the mileage as frequent flier miles.

This is a neat pic....tree growing right out of that rock.....the pack is there, but not the best angle...

   

[Elkchaser]

Likewise Scott. I'll be sure and give you a call when heading your way.

[Scott Teaschner]

Terry if you read this check your email. By the way do you a have some one that tags along just to take pictures off you?

[JockC]

Scott, just buy one.  I have other packs I love, but the FTE is the one I reach for 95% of the time.  I may grab a Lost River or Selway for bivy hunts.  The FTE rides low and has a padded mesh back that doesn't seem to trigger my incredible capacity for sweat.

Meeting the woman who sews these here just has me that much more convinced...

[Terry Green]

Yeah....I have folks following me around at times.....hunting partners    :D

My Selway has a padded mesh back also....evident in this pic....

   

[Scott Teaschner]

I like the looks of Terry's pack looks similar in size to my X2. But I find I dont fill it up  unless I put the extra layers in there. Even when I am back country hunting I am not hunting with everthing on my back. Thank god for horses! So I really need a good size for day trips. If I stay out all night it is not on purpose. But I usally carry enough to make it as enjoyable as possible if it happens. But since base camp is with in hiking distance and I return to it every night hopefully. It seems like the First Trip Explorer may be the answer?

[Herdbull]

Scott- I've used the Bison gear Elk Hunter pack on just about every hunt, big or small, for the last 7 years. Bison Gear just repaired some barb wire rips and strap wear on my pack with re-enforced strapping to make it better than ever. Great service and a great guy that Angelo. I choose the wool covering for quietness. It works great for my camera gear, day-hunting needs as well as extended hunts out west and Alaska. Never leave home without it. Mike

 
 
 
 
 

[Herdbull]

[Scott Teaschner]

Thanks Mike have your brothers had any luck?

[Terry Green]

Scott....me too.....I usually leave the bottom compartment empty unless I need it.  I got to where I was switching packs depending on where I was going and for how long....then I ditched that.  Seemed I couldn't keep up with everything like when I just used my Selway....and I leave that bottom compartment for extra layers and I know where all my other stuff is....nice to now go back and just grab my pack and throw in it the vehicle...and if I want to hunt out of my pants cargo pockets....I travel lite and just return the stuff to the one pack.

Its a good 'all around' pack....but if you want to haul a lot of stuff and pack out meat, you'd definitely want to get a larger pack.

This one doesn't hinder me at all, and I made my most miraculous shot ever while wearing it.

[Terry Green]

BTW,,,,I would talk to Angelo directly and tell him exactly what you want to do with the pack and how your are going to use it.  He can point you in the right direction.

Selway....

   

[Herdbull]

No luck for brothers yet.  But Terry is right, practice shooting in which ever pack you get.

[Scott Teaschner]

You bet I shoot with my pack all the time. 3 D shoots are great you get to have your water with you that way. Terry did you get my email? Thanks for all the photos and info I really appreciate it. Scott

[ALwoodsman]

Here is my Outfitter pack.  I just bought it this year and it is the best pack that I have ever owned. I don't think you will regret buying one.  

   

   

[Charlie Lamb]

   

 

[hightop_hunter]

Hey fellas what a great post. I have been considering getting one of these packs for a long while now. I just have a few questions. the big question is do they offer any packs with quivers on them.? also i am a slim guy and most of the time when i try on packs they just don't fit me well. how do they do in that department. I am very exited to hear your responses.

[ChuckC]

I can't imagine you not being able to adjust the Lost River to your size.  The "over the shoulder" straps come up from the center of the pack and adjust to almost any conditions.  One word,  The Lost River has built in pouches or external (outies) pockets on the waist belt.  One on each side.  I find that these are great for stuffing a camera and a binocular (small ones)into, but they are deffinately in the way for wearing one of Rod's side quivers.  At least for me.  Good thing is. .  I hear that if you order ahead of time it can be custom altered to fit your needs, maybe even to include a mount for the quiver of your dreams.
ChuckC

[Shedrock]

Here is a pic of the Bison Gear quiver attached to my First Trip Explorer. The quivers are on their website. They attach to the shoulder straps. Easy on and off.

[Lost Arra]

I've got a BG Haversack and love it. Use it all the time.

Question about the larger packs. Is there any type of internal frame to help support heavier loads or is the optional external frame attachment the solution? I like the idea of the expandable game bag but boned meat gets heavy real fast.

[Gary Logsdon]

Angelo can tweak the basic designs some to truly customize your pack. For example, mine has custom sized shoulder straps and modified belt pockets designed for carrying camera accessories. I also had him leave one of the waist belt pockets off to make room for a sheath knife and flashlight.