I'm still not sure how I drew a badlands tag but I'll take it. My badlands superday will not cut it if I have to pack anything out.
What does everyone have for a top 3 list?
What does everyone have for a top 3 list?
I’m starting to regret straying from my trusty whitetail hunting. You were never too far from an established trail.I also have a game cart you can borrow. You may get lucky and be able to cart that big buck out.
Lots of good packs these days. Some require a left nut donation for upon purchase. Signed with blood. I'm an eberlestock guy. Blue Widow as well, but the dragonfly is nice as well. The reason I have stuck with eberlestock despite the weight is that they are indestructible. I think you could pack out a hippo, if needed and they will not bust a seam, or pop a zipper, regardless of temperature. And they are quiet.
Some people also complain about lack of functioning load lifters. All I know is that i've packed out half an elk at once, many times and have never had a failure on any eberlestock pack.
I'm sure the other spoken too here are great as well. It all comes down to fit and function. I would recommend wearing the thing loaded with bricks as much as possible over the summer to break in your shoulders, back, and legs.
I'm still not sure how I drew a badlands tag but I'll take it. My badlands superday will not cut it if I have to pack anything out.
What does everyone have for a top 3 list?
Lots of good packs these days. Some require a left nut donation for upon purchase. Signed with blood. I'm an eberlestock guy. Blue Widow as well, but the dragonfly is nice as well. The reason I have stuck with eberlestock despite the weight is that they are indestructible. I think you could pack out a hippo, if needed and they will not bust a seam, or pop a zipper, regardless of temperature. And they are quiet.
Some people also complain about lack of functioning load lifters. All I know is that i've packed out half an elk at once, many times and have never had a failure on any eberlestock pack.
I'm sure the other spoken too here are great as well. It all comes down to fit and function. I would recommend wearing the thing loaded with bricks as much as possible over the summer to break in your shoulders, back, and legs.
How big was the elk??!! You must be of "Gladiator" build!