I looked at those for a while, I ended up getting a mystery ranch sawtooth 45. It checked most of the boxes for me. It's definitely a bit more pack than I need, but I'll probably never need another pack until I wear this one out. So far I love it!
If I get the divide, I don't plan on keeping the tripod and spotter assembled. If I come up on some elk, I'd prefer to have the tripod ready for my rifle in case I need to make a quick shot. So I want to make sure there's room inside the pack for the spotter, and given others mentioned I should...
@sodaksooner how much room is in the main compartment with your spotter in it?
In the main compartment I'll be packing:
Vortex viper 15-45 scope
Down coat and pants
Grundens Neptune rain coat and pants
Hydration bladder
Small first aid kit
Maybe a glassing pad
.... Probably more, but not sure...
I talked to the guide, and it sounds like my pack will be strapped to the horse while riding. But then while hiking of course I'll have it on me. He recommended the eberlestock team elk, or stone glacier which are on par with the size I'm looking for, just not as big of a fan of those designs...
The Kuiu divide 2000 looks better than the 3000 but I'm not sure the 2k will have enough room for everything I need in the pack (I don't like to pack light).
I'm leaning towards the Sitka if I can get over how loud it is. Otherwise it may be time to search for a used Kuiu 2300.
I wish they still made the 2300. It's probably about perfect. The divide pocket on the new series seems like it'll make digging though the pack annoying.
We'll be riding out of camp but won't be on horses all day, we'll often be hiking so I don't want to risk leaving something on the horse I...
I'm heading on my first elk hunt and need a larger daypack. I'll have horses to pack out so I don't need a meat hauler.
I will have a tripod and spotting scope along with rain gear, down outer layers, and other supporting gear.
I really like the Kifaru Shape Charge but think it's just a...
I was pretty set on the FOB but you brought up some pretty good points I had not though about.
Question about your marsupial, how much can you fit in the front pocket? I'm trying to find a harness that can fit my hunting knife (Benchmade bone collector folder), without me having to add on a...
I wish it wasn't $50 as I feel that's a little high. But I'm sure the costs of keeping the site up and running are pretty high...so perhaps it's justified.
I'm jumping on the 7PRC bandwagon. The one challenge I'm having at the moment is that the round is so new that there's no quality brass yet and not much load data. I'm still waiting on my stock to get built so I at least will have a little time to wait for these things before I start load...