packs for gettin out game

foothillsman · #1 01-14-2010, 06:14 PM

Hi folks

Is there a manufacturer that makes pack sacks for carrying out game which will collapse into a smaller unit which can be packed on your back.

I have a couple of spots in which I hunt elk that has very dense brush, and the only way you can hunt the area is to get in there early in the morning quietly and wait for them to work their way past you. Sometimes I need to reposition myself and having a big pack sack getting scraped by brush as I walk does not help an already tough task.

I want to carry the pack sack, because it's quite a ways from the road and if I return to my vehicle, I would like the first trip back to be productive.

If you guys have any other ideas I would sure welcome them, and are more than willing to use it if it would work for my particular situation.

Rackmastr · #2 01-14-2010, 06:15 PM

Mystery Ranch Crewcab would suit your needs just fine I'd think.

www.mysteryranch.com

steve · #3 01-14-2010, 06:28 PM

Mystery Ranch Nice Frame combo'd with the load sling works great

TreeGuy · #4 01-14-2010, 06:55 PM

I recieved one of these for Christmas. Haven't had it out yet, but do you guys have any opinions?

http://www.blacks-creek.com/www/JS%20Sask%20Page.html

Tree

#5 01-14-2010, 06:56 PM

I bet Jim trusts his life to it...

Pathfinder76 · #6 01-14-2010, 06:59 PM

I'll echo the Mystery Ranch sentiment.

Walleyes · #7 01-14-2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sheephunter

I bet Jim trusts his life to it...

Come on now T.J. you would to if they paid you to

BigRackLover · #8 01-15-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by foothillsman

Hi folks

Is there a manufacturer that makes pack sacks for carrying out game which will collapse into a smaller unit which can be packed on your back.

I have a couple of spots in which I hunt elk that has very dense brush, and the only way you can hunt the area is to get in there early in the morning quietly and wait for them to work their way past you. Sometimes I need to reposition myself and having a big pack sack getting scraped by brush as I walk does not help an already tough task.

I want to carry the pack sack, because it's quite a ways from the road and if I return to my vehicle, I would like the first trip back to be productive.

If you guys have any other ideas I would sure welcome them, and are more than willing to use it if it would work for my particular situation.

This is what I did this fall:

I was hunting using a day fany pack with shoulder straps (like this one) to carry essential hunting gear (lunch, tags, rope, knife, calls, cheese cloth, etc). Once I dropped my elk, I quartered it and hung it in the bush away from the kill site. I then just tied a tagged cheese cloth protected hind quarter to my fanny pack straps using good quality rope for the first trip out to the truck. It worked awesome. The elk hind quarter weight was supported by resting it on my fanny pack (hips) , while the rest support by my shoulders. I cruised back to the truck and picked up my big pack.

Its probably best I just show you, where exactly do you hunt?

Stinky Coyote · #9 01-15-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRackLover

This is what I did this fall:

I was hunting using a day fany pack with shoulder straps (like this one) to carry essential hunting gear (lunch, tags, rope, knife, calls, cheese cloth, etc). Once I dropped my elk, I quartered it and hung it in the bush away from the kill site. I then just tied a tagged cheese cloth protected hind quarter to my fanny pack straps using good quality rope for the first trip out to the truck. It worked awesome. The elk hind quarter weight was supported by resting it on my fanny pack (hips) , while the rest support by my shoulders. I cruised back to the truck and picked up my big pack.

Its probably best I just show you, where exactly do you hunt?

another great tactic too! the other packs you could haul out a smaller animal in one trip but an elk your probably going back in for more anyhow so kill pack doesn't need to be anything big or special, just have the hauler and maybe a game cart also in the back of truck for the remaining loads

bucknaked333 · #10 01-15-2010, 04:44 PM

I totally understand what foothills is talking about, me and a buddy shot a elk this year miles from the road and had no way to pack it out. So we hiked out and then the next day walked back in and loaded up 5 guy's and packed out, (9hours later). I hate hunting with anything more than then needed, I have been looking for a fanny pack that turns into a full meat pack and is light. I bought a badlands monster fanny pack and think I will try that, and get someway to strap the meat to the back. I was also looking at Rocky Mountain Pack Systems Big Horn Pop up fanny pack and might go that route yet.
http://www.rockymountainpacks.com/huntingbackpacks.php

packhuntr · #11 01-15-2010, 04:52 PM

Just got home and checked my collapsible out. Same company that Bucknaked has referred, Rocky Mountain Pack Systems. I have the Rhino Aluminum Take Down Frame Pack. This pack stowes into my day pack on all hunts, and is quickly assembled. It will haul a slammer of a load, believe me. Cost effective and just plain simple, sound equipment.

Rackmastr · #12 01-15-2010, 04:54 PM

I use a bino cover from the Rocky Mountain packs guys, and they are very cool guys to deal with. Down to earth, good hard hunting dudes!

#13 01-15-2010, 05:03 PM

One thing to consider is how much you will really be packing. Backpacking an elk out is a monumental task so it kind of comes down to how many trips you want to do it in. There are very few packs designed for loads in excess of 100 pounds so if you're desire is to get it out in a couple trips, it will narrow your search greatly.

dadof3bartas · #14 01-15-2010, 05:41 PM

I just bought one of these from bass pro and am hopeing to use it in the spring for blackies. a little pricey but carries 300 lbs and weighs 18(its not actually that bad to wear.) i can change it from pack to cart in about 2 min. no screws just pins and clips. its pretty cool. neat gadget.

API Outdoors™ Alumi-Tech® Backpack Big Game Cart

sheepguide · #15 01-15-2010, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sheephunter

Backpacking an elk out is a monumental task so it kind of comes down to how many trips you want to do it in. There are very few packs designed for loads in excess of 100 pounds .

this is a very good point as i blew up my Eberlestock this past fall with roughly 125lbs in it(full deboned stone sheep life size cape horns and day gear) so really watch what the strength of the pack is! Had to resort to my old pack that has outlasted 3 other packs and was also the cheapest.
SG