Frame packs/ and GPS for elk hunting

tfleck29 · Apr 7, 2016

Was wondering what everyone recommends or uses? would be using for elk hunting out west and mule deer in the badlands for the most part.

lunkerslayer · Apr 7, 2016

Sub_Elect · Apr 7, 2016

I bought an alps frame pack a couple years ago that worked awesome for my elk hunt. It was only like $90 at scheels. I will find a pick of it.

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Called an ALPS Commander, and I have a Garmin hand held GPS. 600T I think. Its really nice as well.

JMF · Apr 7, 2016

How much are you looking to spend on a pack?

Kurtr · Apr 7, 2016

I am running an eberlestock j34 I am hiking some miles every day with 60 pounds of sand in it. It carry's that weight good. I have other eberlestock lacks so I knew I would like it. If money was no object I would go kifaru. Also look at exo mountain gear,mystery ranch and tenzig. Kuiu and sitka both make packs. Most important is fit. Go to rokslide. Com alot of info on back country hunting.

Enslow · Apr 7, 2016

Im gonna get al kuiu pack this summer.

Kurtr · Apr 7, 2016

Enslow said:
Im gonna get al kuiu pack this summer.

There are a couple on rokslide the last few days with the new frame for a good price.

Frosty.... · Apr 7, 2016

Kurtr said:
I am running an eberlestock j34 I am hiking some miles every day with 60 pounds of sand in it. It carry's that weight good. I have other eberlestock lacks so I knew I would like it. If money was no object I would go kifaru. Also look at exo mountain gear,mystery ranch and tenzig. Kuiu and sitka both make packs. Most important is fit. Go to rokslide. Com alot of info on back country hunting.

Also add stone glacier to your list.

JMF · Apr 7, 2016

I really like the exo. I have packed a mulie and 2 elk in it so far.

Frosty.... · Apr 7, 2016

Enslow said:
Im gonna get al kuiu pack this summer.

No experience with the newer frames but I have the older frame and pack. I love it for a day pack, shed hunting, but it sucks for hauling any kind of weight.

Kurtr · Apr 7, 2016

Frosty.... said:
Also add stone glacier to your list.

I knew there was a good one I for got. I have also heard seek outside packs are good

Frosty.... · Apr 7, 2016

Kurtr said:
I knew there was a good one I for got. I have also heard seek outside packs are good

Dang it, I forgot that one as well. I got one through massdrop a month or so ago. I haven't had a chance to use it yet though.

Mr Nice · Apr 7, 2016

I have an Eberlestock for sale if anyone is interested.

Kurtr · Apr 7, 2016

Mr Nice said:
I have an Eberlestock for sale if anyone is interested.

PM me the details got a buddy looking for one

Mr Nice · Apr 7, 2016

PM sent

Bowhunter_24 · Apr 7, 2016

I have an eberlestock dragonfly for sale. I will let it go pretty cheap

NPO_Aaron · Apr 8, 2016

I've done a large amount of research on this the last few months. I would second the Kifaru pack if you can afford it. Check out http://www.rokslide.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?16-Backpacks there is a plethora of info there.

CJR · Apr 8, 2016

i have an Elberstock M5 that I used last year for elk that I am looking to sell if anyone's interested.

Bucksnightmare · Apr 8, 2016

KUIU Icon pro 5200 is what I ran last year, absolutely love it. It can be used for everything i'll ever throw at it. Daypack, pack in 3-5 days worth of gear and food, or pack out a deer from the mountains. It expands to an amazing size when needed to pack out critters. Another feature that I like is buying the frame system once and now I can upgrade packs in the future if needed, and just slap it on the frame system.

ndbwhunter · Apr 8, 2016

If you have the money to spend, Kifaru is the only way to go. Exo, stone glacier, and mystery ranch are decent as well. Don't waste your money on a Kuiu pack. They are comfortable up to about 30lbs. Anything beyond that and you'd be better off wearing your high school back pack.

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