Alps Outdoors Elite 3800 Pack Review, By Torin Miller

[Justin Crossley]

Looking for a pack for this season that won't break the bank? Torin tested out the Alps Elite pack on a sheep hunt and has some good things to say. Check it out!

Alps Outdoors 3800 Elite Pack Review

 

[Bump79]

I've been waiting on a review on these. I'd love to see it in a head to head load comparison.

Alps has always been an incredible value & their warranty service is top notch.

 

[BH2010]

Wish they would make another larger bag size, like a 5,000 ci or so.

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[Joe Schroeder]

Wish they would make another larger bag size, like a 5,000 ci or so.
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Out in the Selway last year getting some testing in. Came off the mountain a little lighter in the pack, but a little heavier on the character type of hunt. Testing went well.

 

[robby denning]

Out in the Selway last year getting some testing in. Came off the mountain a little lighter in the pack, but a little heavier on the character type of hunt. Testing went well.

Hi Joe, welcome to Rokslide. Selway is next level backpacking. I prefer just to watch guys do it lol

 

[BH2010]

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Out in the Selway last year getting some testing in. Came off the mountain a little lighter in the pack, but a little heavier on the character type of hunt. Testing went well.

I might have to get one now. I love their other stuff, and being 5 minutes from the warehouse in MO helps too.

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[signing off]

Great to see these guys on here. Fellow MO hunter.
I picked up the Elite last fall at the warehouse sale. And now have both size bags. The conclusion by Justin is dead on. Value and good features. My training has loaded it up to 40 lbs and was surprised how it carried. First nice frame pack and the weight was very manageable.

 

[BH2010]

Great to see these guys on here. Fellow MO hunter.
I picked up the Elite last fall at the warehouse sale. And now have both size bags. The conclusion by Justin is dead on. Value and good features. My training has loaded it up to 40 lbs and was surprised how it carried. First nice frame pack and the weight was very manageable.

Have you taken it backpacking yet? I was so close to getting one, but decided to hold off for another year and wait for more reviews.

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[Joe Schroeder]

Have you taken it backpacking yet? I was so close to getting one, but decided to hold off for another year and wait for more reviews.

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Give us a call anytime (573)459-2577, ask for Joe S. Be happy to talk through any questions you've got.

 

[signing off]

Have you taken it backpacking yet? I was so close to getting one, but decided to hold off for another year and wait for more reviews.

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So far I really like it. Most of my time has been on 1-2 mile day hikes. Typically loaded with 20-30 lbs of salt. I did an observation sit with 65mm spotter in side pocket, tripod, Alps seat etc. Carried well. Halfway through I stopped and cinched down completely. That worked well also. And the load shelf/bag connection is dead simple.

 

[tam9492]

So far I really like it. Most of my time has been on 1-2 mile day hikes. Typically loaded with 20-30 lbs of salt. I did an observation sit with 65mm spotter in side pocket, tripod, Alps seat etc. Carried well. Halfway through I stopped and cinched down completely. That worked well also. And the load shelf/bag connection is dead simple.

The load shelf/bag connection is my favorite part!

 

[BH2010]

So far I really like it. Most of my time has been on 1-2 mile day hikes. Typically loaded with 20-30 lbs of salt. I did an observation sit with 65mm spotter in side pocket, tripod, Alps seat etc. Carried well. Halfway through I stopped and cinched down completely. That worked well also. And the load shelf/bag connection is dead simple.

Do you think you could use it for maybe a 5 or 6 day trip? I'm guessing it would work if you used a dry or stuff sack on the load shelf with food and some gear.

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[Joe Schroeder]

Do you think you could use it for maybe a 5 or 6 day trip? I'm guessing it would work if you used a dry or stuff sack on the load shelf with food and some gear.

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The renegade X dry bags work very well for me on the shelf just like you described. 6 days solo with the 3800 would honestly be a bit of a stretch for me personally, but folks definitely make it happen no problem.

 

[BH2010]

The renegade X dry bags work very well for me on the shelf just like you described. 6 days solo with the 3800 would honestly be a bit of a stretch for me personally, but folks definitely make it happen no problem.

Interesting. I am thinking I'll have to get one at the next warehouse sale. Should've nabbed one the other day when I had the chance I guess.

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[lamarclark09]

Selway i like it, but I mostly prefer to take a viking motorcycle backpack whenever I have plans to go hiking. You can put a lot of useful things in it.