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<blockquote data-quote="wjschmaltz" data-source="post: 347570" data-attributes="member: 6150"><p>How far you going? I still use an Alps Commander to haul moose out. I'd have to look at mine (it's on a plane to moose camp) if you can use the gun sling without having a bag on it. Not sure if you can. I typically carry my gun and will just strap a dry bag on it with my gear for day hunting. It's an alright pack for heavy (100++ lb) and short loads less than a 1/2 mile; or lighter loads under 100 lbs are pretty manageable over a couple miles. Before I had a good internal pack I once used it to haul a bear and camp split with another guy 7 miles. Won't do that again. Kelty has a frame with shelf that I know guys use too for moose and get the job done. </p><p></p><p>Or you can go with the undisputed champion of frame packs. <a href="https://barneyssports.com/product/frontier-gear-of-alaska-freighter-frame/#" target="_blank">Frontier Gear of Alaska Freighter Frame – Barneys Sports Chalet</a> The Barney's is far and away the best frame pack available. It's what almost every packer in the state uses and for good reason. Far superior suspension over anything else and it's the only frame I've found that incorporates load lifters. I do not own one b/c I can't justify the purchase when I have something that works for me, but I've used them and it's far superior to any other frame I've used. </p><p></p><p>A lot of guys have started using pulks for hauling meat. I have one of these I take moose hunting for if I get in a pinch. <a href="https://www.airframesalaska.com/Backcountry-Flex-Sled-Large-p/nswflexl.htm" target="_blank">Backcountry Flex Sled Large (airframesalaska.com)</a> I've never even put it together so I can't speak to it, but I know several older guys and guys with bad hips/backs that have extended their years hunting by exclusively using these to haul out moose quarters. They claim they work great hauling over the tundra so I'd expect similar results over the grasslands. Just fold it up and throw it in your day pack. Alternatively, you could get a regular pulk and just keep it at the pickup for when you need it. A single deer would be light work on one. <a href="https://www.airframesalaska.com/Pulks-s/2160.htm" target="_blank">Northern Sled Work Pulks (airframesalaska.com)</a> </p><p></p><p>As far as game bags, I prefer TAG bags. But if you're going to have everything to the house within a day, I'd just use cheap pillow cases - especially if it's below freezing. Spray meat and/or soak bags in citric acid if it's early warm and bacteria/bugs will be an issue.</p><p></p><p>edit: I was under the impression you were looking for external frame packs. I see others answered for internal frames. I wouldn't look much past Kifaru or Stone Glacier if that's the case. Something like a Kifaru Stryker XL is the perfect day pack with a meat load shelf. I HATE my Kuiu pack. And I've been a day 1 customer and still buy a lot of their gear, just not a good suspension at all if doing more than about 60 lbs. I think I would use my $100 Alps Commander on an long trip before breaking out my Kuiu frame. Their bags have great layouts though.....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wjschmaltz, post: 347570, member: 6150"] How far you going? I still use an Alps Commander to haul moose out. I'd have to look at mine (it's on a plane to moose camp) if you can use the gun sling without having a bag on it. Not sure if you can. I typically carry my gun and will just strap a dry bag on it with my gear for day hunting. It's an alright pack for heavy (100++ lb) and short loads less than a 1/2 mile; or lighter loads under 100 lbs are pretty manageable over a couple miles. Before I had a good internal pack I once used it to haul a bear and camp split with another guy 7 miles. Won't do that again. Kelty has a frame with shelf that I know guys use too for moose and get the job done. Or you can go with the undisputed champion of frame packs. [URL="https://barneyssports.com/product/frontier-gear-of-alaska-freighter-frame/#"]Frontier Gear of Alaska Freighter Frame – Barneys Sports Chalet[/URL] The Barney's is far and away the best frame pack available. It's what almost every packer in the state uses and for good reason. Far superior suspension over anything else and it's the only frame I've found that incorporates load lifters. I do not own one b/c I can't justify the purchase when I have something that works for me, but I've used them and it's far superior to any other frame I've used. A lot of guys have started using pulks for hauling meat. I have one of these I take moose hunting for if I get in a pinch. [URL="https://www.airframesalaska.com/Backcountry-Flex-Sled-Large-p/nswflexl.htm"]Backcountry Flex Sled Large (airframesalaska.com)[/URL] I've never even put it together so I can't speak to it, but I know several older guys and guys with bad hips/backs that have extended their years hunting by exclusively using these to haul out moose quarters. They claim they work great hauling over the tundra so I'd expect similar results over the grasslands. Just fold it up and throw it in your day pack. Alternatively, you could get a regular pulk and just keep it at the pickup for when you need it. A single deer would be light work on one. [URL="https://www.airframesalaska.com/Pulks-s/2160.htm"]Northern Sled Work Pulks (airframesalaska.com)[/URL] As far as game bags, I prefer TAG bags. But if you're going to have everything to the house within a day, I'd just use cheap pillow cases - especially if it's below freezing. Spray meat and/or soak bags in citric acid if it's early warm and bacteria/bugs will be an issue. edit: I was under the impression you were looking for external frame packs. I see others answered for internal frames. I wouldn't look much past Kifaru or Stone Glacier if that's the case. Something like a Kifaru Stryker XL is the perfect day pack with a meat load shelf. I HATE my Kuiu pack. And I've been a day 1 customer and still buy a lot of their gear, just not a good suspension at all if doing more than about 60 lbs. I think I would use my $100 Alps Commander on an long trip before breaking out my Kuiu frame. Their bags have great layouts though..... [/QUOTE]
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