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    Is a last minute spring hunt in mid-May worth it?

    We were planning on heading to Idaho from the midwest and east coast. Nether of us have spring bear right by us, so wherever we went we'd be hunting unfamiliar territory and had planned to work with a local guide. Out west seemed like the best option but the snow made the roads impassable for a...
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    Is a last minute spring hunt in mid-May worth it?

    Not a bad idea. I wondered about high fence or perhaps coyote some place.
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    Is a last minute spring hunt in mid-May worth it?

    Late season snow storm rolled in a pushed our early spring black bear hunt. Unfortunately, due to work constraints, we are likely going to have to reschedule for the fall or wait a year. But, these does leave me with almost a week off work and wondering if it's possible to pull together...
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    Kifaru Minikeg

    I can't add much from usage of the pack with much weight in it; however, I picked up a pre-owned minikeg with long straps. I am 5'9 and I think around 20" torso. Without much weight in the bag, I was surprised by how much lift it has.
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    If you were starting from scratch, which daypack setup would you buy?

    Just a quick update, I decide to take this advice. First acquisition was a Kifaru Mining. Great size and comfort. Not Sure I can get used to the roll top and zipper design, so I am looking to find another used pack or two to check out as well (maybe a shape charge, SG Kiowa, or other option).
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    WTB Kifaru Minikeg

    Looking for a Minikeg. Long shoulder straps and a medium or large belt preferred. Found one - thanks!
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    If you were starting from scratch, which daypack setup would you buy?

    On this trip I will be with the guide and my friend both of whom will have a pack that has meat hauling capabilities.
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    If you were starting from scratch, which daypack setup would you buy?

    This is what I was hoping to do (ie find a couple of pre-owned options and try them out). It seems as though you'd be out little money if you tested some of the more in-demand brands as they resale pretty quickly.
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    If you were starting from scratch, which daypack setup would you buy?

    Makes sense. Just from reviews it seemed like the some of the SG weight savings comes from elimination of fixed pouches/pockets which can be great if you don’t need them but could be more cumbersome compared to an option that had those integrated.
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    If you were starting from scratch, which daypack setup would you buy?

    I really like the size and layout of the 2800 relative to both the avail and the Kiowa ( from the photos and videos). The Kuiu pro 1850 looked nice as well but I think it might be discontinued (the one that could be run either with internal frame or on the pro harness).
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    If you were starting from scratch, which daypack setup would you buy?

    Why are you moving on from the SG?
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    Any Watch Nerds to point me?

    Love the ice monster (miss the one I got rid of years ago).
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    If you were starting from scratch, which daypack setup would you buy?

    Thanks, I’ll check it out.
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    Any Watch Nerds to point me?

    That might be your best bet. Seems like when I am looking for a specific watch, it is never available and as soon as I move on to something else, one will pop up for sale. I think you picked a fun watch and if the wait gets to be too long, there are a handful of boutiquey (not sure if a real...
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    If you were starting from scratch, which daypack setup would you buy?

    This makes a lot of sense. For the moment, I am looking at the Kifaru 14’R and Shapecharge as well as Stone Glacier Avail and Kiowa (overkill-I’m sure). I believe any of these four can be run with an internal frame or added to an external frame later on. I liked the SG Approach 2800 as well from...
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    If you were starting from scratch, which daypack setup would you buy?

    I knew I would get some great advice, thanks again. Here is where I am landing at the moment: daypack focused with less need for ability scale up too much (and just plan to purchase larger bag/system later). One thing I need to solve for as well is how I will carry the rifle and to what...
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    If you were starting from scratch, which daypack setup would you buy?

    So many good suggestions here, I really appreciate it. I've got some home work to do researching some of the options. One potential wrinkle is the lead time for some of the options noted.
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    If you were starting from scratch, which daypack setup would you buy?

    First post after lurking for a bit and reading a ton of informative posts-awesome site! I am going on a guided spring bear hunt in Idaho. I'll be using a rifle and my friend a bow. We will be venturing from a basecamp each day and I need a daypack to carry the essentials and then some. I am...

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