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  1. gil_wy

    External frame vs internal frame packs?

    Meat cools better on a meat shelf vs inside an internal frame pack. I’ve used both styles in Kifaru, SG and MR…I prefer the flexibility of the external frame in almost all hunting circumstances…
  2. gil_wy

    Best pack frame for heavier loads?

    I’ve run kifaru, mystery ranch and stone glacier over the years and just purchased the SG R3 after my original SG frame completed its 50th bull elk pack out. For me, nothing is comfortable under 80+# than my stone glacier. I can’t complain about my other packs but I always go back to SG when...
  3. gil_wy

    SG hip belt with 2 straps vs the old 1 strap

    I have one of the original frames and have loved it but I was not a huge fan of the 2” strap under 80#+. It could really start to bite into your hips… after packing out the 50th bull on the old frame, I just bought the R3. No weight and no critters in it yet but I think the 1” straps will be...
  4. gil_wy

    WTB SG 3300 bag and/or frame

    Looking for one… my Krux (medium) has packed out over 50 elk so it’s coming to the end of its life but would consider bag only as well.. Thanks!!
  5. gil_wy

    Mistakes made, packs

    Not paying attention to unloaded pack weight… when you’re pushing 8# without putting a thing in it, things can get heavy quick. I too am a certified pack whore… 😉
  6. gil_wy

    New Day/Overnight Pack

    I’ve been loving my 14’r… light, slim and I’ve done up to 5-days with the organizer lid. Also run it with 60# of sand for training. So far, I’d say it’s just what you’re looking for.
  7. gil_wy

    Does anyone know of an alternative to the Kifaru Bane pack or Kifaru Guide Lid that could be used to carry fishing gear?

    The Umpqua ZS2 Wader chest pack will attach to your PALS rig on any pack and then you can run it as a waist pack or attach it to shoulder straps as a chest rig. I ran mine for 5-days in the Wind Rivers on my 14’r. Worked great.
  8. gil_wy

    WTB Crispi Thor 11.5 W or 12

    I have a size 12 in great shape... they are the Thor II
  9. gil_wy

    Pack size for 5 day

    I’ve been setting up my 14’r w/ a guide organizer lid. So far this going to be a super solid set up for 3-5 days. Tent strapped to the side and quilt strapped underneath the bag and I have 1/2 the main compartment for food.
  10. gil_wy

    Pack size for 5 day

    I used my 22 Mag from September through November for 2-5 days w/ my sleeping bag strapped to the bottom of the pack. That said, I’ve spent the better part of 2 decades buying/trying gear that allows me to go this small. It’s certainly not for everyone.
  11. gil_wy

    WTS Cabelas Euro HD Instinct/Meostar 10x32

    Just to see if anyone is looking...
  12. gil_wy

    14’r question

    I’m doing 6-7 days out of my 22 mag so I’m not worried about the multi-day aspect but when I’m fully loaded, I can run the bladder on the frame. Just looking at the 14’r to save a few #... thanks for the info! Probably just need to get my hands on one and do some experimenting...
  13. gil_wy

    14’r question

    Looking at getting a 14’r and was wondering what you guys do for your water bladder? I know I can run it inside in the sleeve but if I do multi-day trips, that won’t work. Is the lid big enough to run a square-ish 2-liter bladder? Has anyone run the hydration pocket on this pack? Thanks for...
  14. gil_wy

    WTS Cabelas Euro HD Instinct/Meostar 10x32

    Sorry, can’t go cheaper... thanks for looking
  15. gil_wy

    WTS Cabelas Euro HD Instinct/Meostar 10x32

    Excellent condition... purchased new this summer. Great optics by Meopta, same as the Meostar. Wouldn’t be getting rid of them but got a deal on Swaros I couldn’t pass up. $525 TYD...
  16. gil_wy

    multiday with a 22Mag

    I’ve done 6 days out of my 22 Mag gen 2 in the summer and did multiple 4-day hunts out of it during September. I utilized the meat shelf on the longer trip but had plenty of room for the 4 day trips if I strapped my sleeping underneath the bag. I know most everyone will say go bigger but I had...
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