First year Hunting, pack suggestions

[drift_g35]

This is my first year hunting, I put in for 2nd season Elk. I have everything I need except for a pack to put it all in. I dont even know where to start. I was looking at Kifaru, but I dont know if i want to spend $1000 for a pack and frame. Then I looked at Eberlestock and i'm not a fan of them being made in Vietnam or the lack of pockets for organization.

I am looking for something around 60-70 liters...(I think) I dont plan on being out in the woods for more than 3 or 4 days.


Any suggestions?

[Lars]

Barneyssports.com look at the Frontier gear of Alaska bags. The frames are super light and the bags are tough as nails. Mine has been on numerous elk hunts and to Alaska on four separate trips, and has packed out three moose, one dall sheep and a caribou. Still showing no signs of fatigue or wear. The are priced very reasonably as well. http://barneyssports.com/backpacks.html

[henpecked]

I have a frame pack you could borrow.

[drift_g35]

I have a frame pack you could borrow.

I will probably want to train with the pack. I appreciate the offer though.

Slumber jack bags look nice.

I looked at them too. They have small and ginormous. Nothing in between.

[lex137]

Slumber jack bags look nice.

[sniper7]

Go try some on at sportsmans warehouse, or cabelas or bass. A good pack frame will probably be $200-$600 depending on what it comes with and size and material. I have a few depending on what I'm doing but mostly I just have a day pack and if I get something I bring the pack frame in the next trip.

[Zombie Steve]

When you say you're in the woods 3-4 days, does that mean back to camp every night, or you need to carry absolutely everything (like a normal backpacking trip)?

[drift_g35]

When you say you're in the woods 3-4 days, does that mean back to camp every night, or you need to carry absolutely everything (like a normal backpacking trip)?

Probably back to camp every night. Don't want to get too far in and have a 10 mile trip back to the truck.


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[Zombie Steve]

Probably back to camp every night. Don't want to get too far in and have a 10 mile trip back to the truck.


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I figured as much. I have to limit myself on pack size, or I will bring waaaaay too much crap every time. Just in my nature, I guess. The Eberlestock X2 looks about right to me...

I just take a medium sized Maxpedition that I've had for years. Comfortable, and it works. Older version of this, I guess.

http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/...CK-111p110.htm

[Rucker61]

Check out www.rokslide.com. Plenty of packs out there less than the Kifarus, which are fine packs for sure. Exo Hunting and Stone Glacier are two brands starting to gain tractions. The Horn Hunter Full Curl system is, like the Slumberjacks, another more economical version. If you're a vet or LEO, you can sign up on Promotive.com and get a very nice discount on Slumberjack and Eberlestock.