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 Re: Backpacks
[Re: BOBO the Clown]
#5596765
02/13/15 01:20 AM
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rifleman
Sparkly Pants
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Sparkly Pants
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Mine doesn't flop when walking, except when my short self gets into sage brush it catches on. Don't think that'll be a prob on a goat hunt.
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Re: Backpacks
[Re: rifleman]
#5596806
02/13/15 01:41 AM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 63,195
BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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kind of a big deal
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Mine doesn't flop when walking, except when my short self gets into sage brush it catches on. Don't think that'll be a prob on a goat hunt. I'm not taking that small of a pack on a goat hunt though. Mine flops bad. Think it's because it's so narrow
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, b/c they know not victory nor defeat"- #26 TR
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Re: Backpacks
[Re: Erny]
#5596896
02/13/15 02:18 AM
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Joined: Nov 2008
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rifleman
Sparkly Pants
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Sparkly Pants
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That's the packs way of telling you to get narrowerer.  I did 8 miles with one in CO up and down some nasty stuff. I love it for that and kept that canon I was carrying snug up against my back and held a gallon of water and the clothes I brought nicely. (Along with RF, Binocs, sleeve of bullets, WY saw and 2 knives & camera in a small foxpro bag)
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Re: Backpacks
[Re: Erny]
#5603271
02/17/15 01:53 AM
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Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 525
6.5x47Lapua
Tracker
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Tracker
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Guys, thanks for the heads up on the exo pack. I haven't heard of this brand before, but it looks like this pack fits most of my needs. I had to get on a pre-order list for the 3500. I have been looking from something to replace my two eberlestock packs, and this pack should do the trick.
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Re: Backpacks
[Re: Erny]
#5603408
02/17/15 02:42 AM
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 27,091
Nogalus Prairie
THF Celebrity
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THF Celebrity
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A true pack in hunt obviously requires bigger packs. Other hunts, it just depends on the circumstances. On my Yukon hunt a daypack/smaller pack was fine since we had horses we could bring pretty close to the downed sheep. Plus there was basically 24 hours of daylight. In AZ we all had big packs and needed every inch of all of them to pack everything out of the mountains before dark caught up to us.
Each hunt is different.
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.
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Re: Backpacks
[Re: Erny]
#5612389
02/22/15 06:06 AM
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Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 891
wtjim
Tracker
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Tracker
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I just got an Eberlestock X3 lodrag pack. I run a 6.5 Grendel 18" barrel and it rides flush to top of gun scabbard. Just enough room for an all day hunt and is wide enough for no side to side flop. To me ergonomics of this pack makes its a great one for me. I only wish that the material was a bit more quiet such as fleece when going through brush. Not complaining because it's tough as nails....
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Re: Backpacks
[Re: Erny]
#5616170
02/23/15 11:56 PM
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Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 63
ruckmarch
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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5.11 tactical 3 day is great. modular for accessories. hydration ready. large packout, durable. My two cents. 
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Re: Backpacks
[Re: Erny]
#5636359
03/05/15 09:16 PM
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Posts: 63
ruckmarch
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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I use a 5.11 tactical day pack. Lots o room and uses the yoke system for extra comfort. Modularity for adding rifle or pistol attachment. Camel back. Kinda heavy but durable for TX.
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Re: Backpacks
[Re: Erny]
#5637185
03/06/15 04:58 AM
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Joined: May 2011
Posts: 2,013
thewrap
Veteran Tracker
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Veteran Tracker
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I have a Tenzing that I took elk hunting with me last year and liked it. It was really comfortable. I know it's more expensive than most other backpacks but it was worth it to not have my back killing me during the day.
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Re: Backpacks
[Re: Nogalus Prairie]
#5637585
03/06/15 02:59 PM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 63,195
BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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kind of a big deal
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 63,195 |
A true pack in hunt obviously requires bigger packs. Other hunts, it just depends on the circumstances. On my Yukon hunt a daypack/smaller pack was fine since we had horses we could bring pretty close to the downed sheep. Plus there was basically 24 hours of daylight. In AZ we all had big packs and needed every inch of all of them to pack everything out of the mountains before dark caught up to us.
Each hunt is different. Yelp great thing about the EXO, kuiu, MR, kafiru etc is they are modular ranging from 1800 cu to 7k cu
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, b/c they know not victory nor defeat"- #26 TR
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Re: Backpacks
[Re: Erny]
#5637767
03/06/15 04:46 PM
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Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 94
JBlack
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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Look up the ILBE pack. They are what the Marines used over the last couple of years, until the new body armor came out. You can get a nice full set for a really good deal. i have the large internal frame pack, the assault pack, and the water bladder pack. i got it all delivered to my house for 165ish.
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Re: Backpacks
[Re: Erny]
#5700123
04/14/15 11:40 PM
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Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 65
TGreen
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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I bought a Tenzing TZ4000 recently. I really like this pack. Really good layout and materials. Only problem I could foresee is it has a rather short suspension. I am 1 notch away from maxing it out and am only 5'10". You tall guys may have some trouble with it. But I would highly recommend this pack.
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Re: Backpacks
[Re: Erny]
#5808024
06/27/15 04:54 PM
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Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 11
lenuelmp23
Light Foot
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Light Foot
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I like the alps pack. The commander and frame. I bought one for an aoudad hunt and really liked it. Pretty sturdy. If you were going to be a guide 24-7 I would spend the extra money but for a once or twice a year hunt it should work fine.
A well placed kill with a small cal. is more gratifing than a masacure with a large one.
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Re: Backpacks
[Re: Erny]
#5815493
07/03/15 01:00 AM
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Posts: 1,139
huntnfishtx
Pro Tracker
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Pro Tracker
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I have an Eberlestock J107 http://www.eberlestock.com/J107%20Dragonfly.htmI bought the Super Spike Duffle to go with it so my pack (4900ci) + duffle (3500ci) = 8400ci of capacity That's can get heavy quick A few weeks ago my family did a back-country hike/camp so I loaded my pack up. My kids and wife had their own packs with change of clothes, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, snacks and water. In my pack, I was able to fit literally everything else for my entire family in my pack. It was super comfortable and it rode well at just over 54lbs.   
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Re: Backpacks
[Re: Erny]
#5815764
07/03/15 03:41 AM
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Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 104
Ethan Savitsky
Woodsman
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Woodsman
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I'm probably going to be odd man out in this discussion- but I prefer gear that was designed for back country hikers, not packs marketed to hunters. I'm pretty tough on a pack, spend about 120 days per year outfitting hunters, pack out a lot of heavy loads in rough terrain.
I currently use KELTY equipment. The Redwing 50 is my favorite internal frame pack.
That being said.... KUIU packs were designed for Goat and Sheep hunts, and should fit the bill and reduce weight drastically.
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Re: Backpacks
[Re: Erny]
#5816582
07/04/15 12:02 AM
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Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 6,164
Chief Joe
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
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I hope to get the X2 soon...
"It is the same boiling water that softens the rice, which hardens the egg." It's not always about the circumstances, but what you are made of....
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