Looking for One Backpack set up

Mooretitan

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I am planning on doing a lot of backpack trips over the next few years from hunting, scouting and fishing. I have young kids so being able to pack lots of gear and carry a load well is important. I have not looked into packs in a long time and now there seems to be a lot of options. So for those who have done it what set up are you running and what options did you add on. Probably looking into the 6000-8000inch area and the ability to carry everything out in one load if it comes to that. I am willing to buy once cry once

Thanks
 
Have not pulled the trigger, but I have decided on the Kuiu Icon Pro 7200. Watch their video and check out other reviews.
Can't hurt to look at all the choices out there. I have heard great things about the Kifaru packs also.

Norkal

"One can take my life but not my faith or my
confidence. I fear none and respect all."
 
Kifaru or Seek Outside is the way to go. Very different belts so try em out and go with what you like best.
 
Seek Outside is an outstanding company. Great customer service and support. I have not tried their packs, but I did purchase a Cimarron tent from them this year. Great product!


Norkal

"One can take my life but not my faith or my
confidence. I fear none and respect all."
 
The first thing I would look for in a large volume pack is a comfortable frame that is capable of 100+ lbs. After lots of web searches and reviews I had it narrowed down to Kifaru or Stone Glacier. I ended up with Kifaru for several reasons. I hardly saw a single bad review. The padding on the belt and arms is tough to beat for comfort. Once you have a Kifaru frame you can interchange a large selection of bags, pockets, and accessories. Stone Glacier didn't offer camo patterns...which was the deal breaker for me (Kifaru offers a number of great camo patterns).

I've had mine on 7 different Alaska dall sheep and mtn goat hunts, numerous Colo/Wyo big game trips, and also use it for hauling large volume turkey decoys (and toms). It has performed flawlessly. I've had plenty of room in my EMRII bag for camp, rifle, spotting scope, tripod, gear, plus lifesized capes and meat. The guide lid is huge and works fantastic for quick and easy access to raingear, extra shells, snacks, headlamp, etc. The materials are super strong and have held up to super rough treatment in rugged terrain, in super wet, nasty conditions. Kifaru has a lifetime warrantee...which I doubt you'll have to worry about!

The EMRII bag is super long and narrow so the load is kept close to the frame and your back. A large elk or moose hind quarter fits with room to spare. I really like the side pockets and pouches for quick and easy access to spotting scope plus tripod. Plenty of attachment points and options for rifle/bow. I have a smaller Timberline bag that's a great set up for day hunting....but it pretty much collects dust. I would rather cinch up my EMRII tight and be prepared to haul out a large volume load the first trip.
 
Looking at old thread here from 2011, "rate your pack" was informative. I'm sure there s lots of new info. Thinking about my Slumberjack external frame with Kryptek camo. Its very bare bones, with no bag: I use an REI 60 L sack and get everything in there ok, not the greatest but it works.

Where it excels is meat packing. The last couple years i've strapped down whole loads of deer with all deboned meat, shanks, ribs, cape, and heads and felt very comfortable on way out over rough terrain. The load doesn't move around and straps remain comfy on my shoulders.

They have redesigned this pack since then and do offer a bag. I 'd still give it a C rating. There are better packs out there. They are expensive, but im sure they re worth it!
 
Thanks guys. I am looking at the Kifaru packs right now. Just cant seem to figure out what bag combo I want to run.

Thanks
 
Nomad bag with a Gunbearer, Grab it, and Dry Sack and you have everything you need.

"You can fly a helicopter to the top of Everest and say you've been there. The problem with that is you were an a$$hole when you started and you're still an a$$hole when you get back.
Its the climb that makes you a different person". - Yvon Chouinard
 
Living in Idaho with three major pack manufacturers right here, I've tried a number of packs and by far the most comfortable with a lot of weight is BC Guide Gear. Now my husband and I own three of their frames and four of their packs. The packs are interchangeable on the Grip or Talon frames. Great customer service as well. I train with the frame loaded up with an ONUS Training bag (www.onustraining.com) and train heavy with no comfort issues whatsoever. If you're local, go visit them all, but the key is getting some weight in them.
 
KayLee, There is an Identical post on Rokslide, I guess you are selling these or have an interest in the company? It's not a great way to make long term customers.

>Living in Idaho with three major
>pack manufacturers right here, I've
>tried a number of packs
>and by far the most
>comfortable with a lot of
>weight is BC Guide Gear.
>Now my husband and I
>own three of their frames
>and four of their packs.
>The packs are interchangeable on
>the Grip or Talon frames.
>Great customer service as well.
>I train with the frame
>loaded up with an ONUS
>Training bag (www.onustraining.com) and train
>heavy with no comfort issues
>whatsoever. If you're local, go
>visit them all, but the
>key is getting some weight
>in them.


Hasbean
 
I've heard all good things about kifaru, kuiu, and stone glacier but I ended buying an EXO and so far it's been an awesome pack. Packed out elk meet on it a few weeks ago and loved it. Just my two cents good luck buddy
 
LAST EDITED ON Nov-28-18 AT 01:13PM (MST)[p]I really love my Seek Outside Peregrine. I have been carrying Lowe Alpine Gear for 35 years and they have been great packs. The breakaway feature of SO is a a great gear advancement.

Hasbean
 
I went with a SG for obvious reasons: lightest empty weight (bag and frame) while still carrying a load that will not shift because of the load shelf and compression ability of the bag and frame.

Carrying boned meat outside of the bag is a no brainer. You can also use the frame independent of the bag to haul loads with.

Camo pattern availability for me was completely irrelevant. Performace mattered more than designer look...
 

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