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Old 06-06-2018, 03:16 PM
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Someone’s selling an eberlestock just one pack in my price range on buy and sell so I think I’m gonna scoop it up, looks like everything I need in a pack
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Old 06-06-2018, 03:35 PM
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I packed caribou out of the tundra for 10 years all I ever used was a Cabela's guide pack frame not saying it's the best but it packed over a hundred Caribou out no problem still have it and was only a couple hundred bucks back in the day

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Old 06-06-2018, 03:39 PM
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I packed caribou out of the tundra for 10 years all I ever used was a Cabela's guide pack frame not saying it's the best but it packed over a hundred Caribou out no problem still have it and was only a couple hundred bucks back in the day

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Old 06-06-2018, 05:43 PM
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x2 Havent packed more then hunting gear on mine yet, but dont think it'll have any issues packing out a Elk or Sheep. Reason its cheap is because it's old technology, but it worked for decades in Alaska.
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Old 06-07-2018, 11:27 AM
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Decker pack saddle...lol put all your stuff on a mule and have at it. lol

I have an Eberlestock Just One Pack and it carries what I need, granted I don't pack things for overnight trips. just emergency supplies in case I have to stay out over night etc..
Another vote for the Eberlestock, with rifle scabbard. With that pack, gear, and my heavy rifles I need to spend lots of time in the gym and trail during the summer; but that's the way I roll.
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Old 06-07-2018, 02:29 PM
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haven't really had a pleasant pack out yet except when i wasn't alone and splitting one! smiling either way though, sometimes grimacing, a 700 plus dollar pack hurt me just as bad as a 280.00 pack so what gives lol

fav eberlestock pack is the x1, versatile little day pack although i know someone who packed a ram out with one, took a fair bit of creativity and rope and sounded absolutely aweful and know it won't happen again, just as i won't try lighter than a gregory z55 again either haha, eberlestock just one was better but no better than the 700 dollar kifaru which didn't even like the 50 lb load on me, i had to know but still packed one out anyway and for sale, the mountain packs take the gear so well, so comfy, they are dialed right in for that, as long as support is there and room in the bag then the animal will go too, nothing magically makes that go away lol

may as well be affordable and comfy the majority of time, with room for when you get lucky, buy a kifaru gun bearer and try a few mountain specific packs too, some great suggestions in this thread, i don't think any are missing
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Old 06-07-2018, 02:55 PM
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Camp Trails makes a inexpensive pack as well. I think i picked my elk tracker up for around 80$. It very sturdy, and have not had issues with it for the price.
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Old 06-07-2018, 03:46 PM
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Another vote for the Eberlestock, with rifle scabbard. With that pack, gear, and my heavy rifles I need to spend lots of time in the gym and trail during the summer; but that's the way I roll.
I picked up a used Eberlestock Mainframe that I am keen on. So far have only used it to go out shooting. The idea is to have an external frame with no pack that you can attach a big drybag to. You can then drop this at camp and hunt with a minimalist pack that can still haul meat. I picked up these little Batwing pouches that allow it to store about what a daypack would. Even for going shooting, very nice to have a solid frame to attach your rifle to If you youtube it you can see the system.

Cabelas in Calgary had one in Bargain Cave sitting there for past month.

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Old 06-07-2018, 04:19 PM
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Osprey xenith 88

Don’t get caught up in the hunting pack hype. Expensive lesson to learn. Grab an osprey from a mountain gear shop on sale for a few hundred and call it a day.
It depends. I won't.

I used a Blue Widow for quite a few years. Hauled out a whole (gutted Antelope for a few miles through coulee country with it. Hurt like hell. Did some goat and sheep hunting out of it two and found it durable and useful.

I got smart and bought a SG Sky Archer. Meat shelf, all the extras. Its a gem.

Used it to come out of the rough stuff with half a deboned elk, the head and some soup bones last year over more than a few K. It felt a lot better than the antelope. Alot.

The antelope definitely pushed the Widow. This load of elk didn't even start to stress the SG pack.

My sheep hunts last year brought no back ache or stress using that pack either. Much different from the Widow.

Ospreys are a great campers pack. 50lbs of overnight and emergency gear; great. Kill an animal solo 8km and 3000ft of elevation change from the pickup. Not me thank you.
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Old 06-07-2018, 06:26 PM
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My 14 year old son is the research king. Takes it so seriously it’s kinda funny. He has been researching packs for the last two months. Totally on his own. When he gets enough money he is buying a Stone Glacier.
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Old 06-07-2018, 11:23 PM
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haven't really had a pleasant pack out yet except when i wasn't alone and splitting one! smiling either way though, sometimes grimacing, a 700 plus dollar pack hurt me just as bad as a 280.00 pack so what gives lol

fav eberlestock pack is the x1, versatile little day pack although i know someone who packed a ram out with one, took a fair bit of creativity and rope and sounded absolutely aweful and know it won't happen again, just as i won't try lighter than a gregory z55 again either haha, eberlestock just one was better but no better than the 700 dollar kifaru which didn't even like the 50 lb load on me, i had to know but still packed one out anyway and for sale, the mountain packs take the gear so well, so comfy, they are dialed right in for that, as long as support is there and room in the bag then the animal will go too, nothing magically makes that go away lol

may as well be affordable and comfy the majority of time, with room for when you get lucky, buy a kifaru gun bearer and try a few mountain specific packs too, some great suggestions in this thread, i don't think any are missing
A high end, properly fit pack is a joy to use. I’m not saying a Kifaru will ever work for you because I don’t know anything about you. I will say they’re almost infinitely adjustable and if you set it up wrong it won’t be comfortable. Did you call them and ask them how to adjust it to fix your issue(s)?

I’ve had several cheap packs, badlands and eberlestock and they were/are junk compared to the good stuff. I went to mystery ranch and wasn’t a fan of the NICE frame but the bighorn and dragonslayer we’re comfortable with <40 lb weight. I still use a dragonslayer for a small pack.
I had a Kifaru timberline 2 internal frame with 26” stays that didn’t work for me. I tried a bikini frame and hated it. Bought the older style duplex with 26” stays and found the pack comfortable after I adjusted everything but didn’t like the stays sticking up as far as they did. I then bought the new style duplex with 24” stays and it was a dream to carry loads with compared to everything I had tried before. I thought I had found and set up the perfect pack (for me).
Last fall I took the composite stays out and put in some alloy ones. I bent them to fit MY back and it was once again like nothing I had used before. Packing 80lbs was very comfortable. It fatigues the legs but it was comfortable.
Moral of my story, buying a good pack doesn’t mean it’s adjusted for you or will ever meet your expectations. However, properly set up they’re every bit as good as the fan boys tell you they are. A cheap pack is always uncomfortable at best, uncomfortable and broken on the trail at worst.

OP. I would avoid all the cheap brands unless you don’t do it often, for very long or don’t mind the pain. Try and find a few to try on and use prior to spending the cash. Otherwise, do the research, spend your money and see if it works for you. The good news is, any of the top end brands are very easy to sell on rockslide and if you buy used you’ll only be out the shipping costs if it doesn’t work out. I would avoid kuiu but look at Kifaru, Stone glacier and Exo. Part of the decision will be made depending what style of pack you prefer. I would like to try a stone glacier but they don’t cater/build anything that reflects what I like in a pack.
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Old 06-08-2018, 07:16 AM
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I have a stone glacier sky archer 6200 that I bought used on rokslide, which I really like. If I were you I’d save a pile of money and get a used high end pack. There are all kinds of them for sale on the rokslide classifieds.


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Old 06-12-2018, 09:56 PM
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i absolutely love my kuiu icon 3200 & 7200 they are one of the lightest packs on the market very durable and well made some people seem to rip on kuiu but honestly everything i've bought has been 5 stars its the only gear i buy now. if you can catch the kuiu mobile showroom this summer you can try on all their gear and get sized up for a pack frame that's what i did. i packed out my 5x5 archery elk solo no problems last year the pack was worth every penny i spent on it about 850$ all together exo and glacier packs are going to run you well over 1k$ unless you can find a used one
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Old 06-12-2018, 10:22 PM
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Barney’s sports out of Alaska makes an external frame pinacle pack built very tough has worked out really good for me.
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Old 06-12-2018, 10:32 PM
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Barney’s sports out of Alaska makes an external frame pinacle pack built very tough has worked out really good for me.
Was wondering when someone would mention Barneys packs. I have been saving for one for a while. Can't seem to find many used, must be a reason why no one is selling them.
For now my camp trails will serve, until i can get one.
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Old 06-13-2018, 07:32 PM
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I bought a Kuiu. So far I am not impressed. Not as light as advertised and not comfortable at all. I hope it brakes in but I am not holding my breath. Some people really like them....
Couldn't agree more. I ordered one a couple years ago and returned it the very same day - just wasn't impressed at all. Also tried Kifaru, Stone Glacier, Mystery Ranch, and Exo..........and the Exo is the only one still in the stable, incredible pack.
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Old 06-13-2018, 09:38 PM
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I picked up an exo pack and haven't used it much yet, but starting to train now, and it is an amazing fit, and seems very robust. I did tons of research and exo guys seemed like the most helpful.
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Old 06-14-2018, 07:46 AM
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going from recollection here but i won't be far off, my osprey 88 came full up a little over 5 1/2 lbs, some options like hip sack belts from the hood, and extra long straps trimmed, sleeping bag shelf etc. can be chopped out of main bag for modding to single chamber hunting pack. Pretty sure when i was done it was a little under 5 1/4 lbs, That's a lot of pack for the weight.

At minimum it's not hard to get 1/4 lb out of the ospreys, they have enough bells and whistles directed at the backpacking crowd that can easily be chopped out, grab your scissors and lighter and chop chop lol

i think the zipper pulls all got yanked for 4mm reflective paracord pulls too...not sure the weight was a difference but maybe a tip someone would like

modding an osprey more to hunt application is easy choice compared to playing with over 500 dollar packs

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Old 06-14-2018, 08:12 AM
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Was wondering when someone would mention Barneys packs. I have been saving for one for a while. Can't seem to find many used, must be a reason why no one is selling them.
For now my camp trails will serve, until i can get one.
I added I believe it was a Kifuru gun sling to it carries the gun at across the strap worked out really good. When watching Alaskan hunting shows I sure notice the packs on there a lot they just don’t advertise them. Once you get one I’m sure you will be happy with it.
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