fish-r-man
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Recently was approached by a buddy who wants to do some serious hiking, HOWEVER I do not have a pack sturdy enough for the job. Looking for something to use on a multi-day hike that wont break the bank.
Is it just for hiking or will you use it for hunting as well? Day hikes? Overnight hikes? Where are you located? Best thing to do is try on a bunch of different packs with weight added. Go through and make sure the pack can get adjusted to fit YOU. With backpacks, you definitely pay for what you get.
If you're looking for a pack to use for hiking/hunting, Kifaru is the best way to go. If you want something specifically for hiking, there are a lot of good options. A few that come to mind are kelty and seek outside.
Decided to spend a little money and went with the Kelty Coyote 80. looks like a great pack, just gotta wait for the weather to warm up and make a few runs.