Expedition (7day) sized pack?

DoeNob · Aug 21, 2012

Going on first back country adventure this year, I have looked at every pack I have seen and don't seem to be very close to a decision.

Do most of them come with holes/storage for a hydration system? Doesn't seem to be something any of them really talk about. I'd like one that can take a bladder.

Help please! I have to pull the trigger soon.

dang302 · Aug 21, 2012

Its tough to beat something like this

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunt...4791680&WTz_l=SBC;MMcat104791680;cat104392080

I really prefer these to internal frames when carrying any real amount of weight. This one comes with a water bladder, so I assume the pack is designed for it. I have an older version of this and its great.

SLIVER · Aug 21, 2012

Here is a copy/paste of the post I did a couple threads below for the Horn hunter Full curl system. It's 5000 CI and would fit the bill nicely for you. It does have a special pocket for the hydration bladder. I use the Cabela's 100 oz bladder and it fits perfect.

I was in the same boat as you and looked at multiple packs. I went with the Horn Hunter Full Curl system. It is the way to go for sure.
I really love that this system is modular. I can pack up my whole camp in it, and then when I get to camp, I can take just the frame out hunting and it will hold all of my essentials, but is really light and is not bulky.

Here is a video review that shows it's features really well.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXBsGzwEd2A

Here is a link to the pack on their website.

https://gohornhunter.com/Products/H...md/CatalogItemDetails/psmid/1977/Default.aspx

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marley · Aug 21, 2012

Get the Mystery Ranch 6500. I promise you will never regret it.

smitty · Aug 21, 2012

+1 on the Mystery Ranch.

SantanaOutdoors · Aug 25, 2012

LAST EDITED ON Aug-26-12 AT 05:28AM (MST)[p]You also want to look at the Eberlestock Battleship. Awesome pack for exactly what you need.

http://www.santanaoutdoors.com/servlet/the-592/Eberlestock-Battleship-V90-Backpack/Detail

Good luck on your adventure, sounds like a blast.

Eric Santana
www.SantanaOutdoors.com
"Premium Hunting Gear"

Tank · Aug 26, 2012

I will be going a 8 day trip again this year, and will use my Eberlestock Dragonfly. It will expand from 2200-4500 by just undoing a zipper. I have done hunts like this many times, and it is more than enough. You will probably take 3 sets of clothes (one you wear on the hike in and 2 you hunt out of) and you just wash them every two days. You can break you Mtn House meals into sandwich bags to save a ton of weight and space and just rinse it out after dinner. All of your basic equipment is pretty much the same that you would have on a 2 day trip. So I don't see any reason in getting a pack that is too big.
Now if you want to pack camp and a deer out in one trip(which is crazy) then you will need something larger.