Amount of days out of a 2000 CI

[Shane Gunnin]

I’m trying to figure I don’t do much backpack hunting but was trying figure out how many days of gear I can get out of 2000ci pack. I wanna at least 3 days out of a pack. Would a 2000ci do it or would a 3000 be better?

 

[MuleyFever]

Depends on how much stuff you need. You will need more gear if it's cold out. Early season you don't need as much or as much bulk. It's better to have a little extra room than not enough. Get a 5000ci or so bag and be prepared.

 

[Blockcaver]

2000 cubic inches is too small in my estimation, even if you ditch the stove and tent and extra clothes (Not a good idea in the high country). Packs can be compressed if too large, but if too small, once you fill them you have to tie stuff on the outside. Not for me. Good luck!

 

[Sverimerica]

2000 cu for 3 days can work for ultralight backpacking in good weather. For either (a) gear intensiv activities (like hunting) or (b) cold weather, I will say no, that is too small. 3000 is good if your gear is very compressible. 3300 to 3500 is a good volume for not having a huge pack, yet allowing the versatility for colder weather and or gear intensive activities.

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[Ross]

You will need a 3000plus at a minimum for backpack hunting. I run an exo 3500 typically and going streamline can make it work for a 3-4 days hunt...2000 makes a great daypack but simply not enough room for everything unless you want to strap many items on the outside

 

[tdhanses]

You will need a 3000plus at a minimum for backpack hunting. I run an exo 3500 typically and going streamline can make it work for a 3-4 days hunt...2000 makes a great daypack but simply not enough room for everything unless you want to strap many items on the outside

Unless you use the meat shelf and a dry bag for camp gear and food, then you can easily use an EXO 2k for an extended trip.

 

[Shane Gunnin]

Okay thanks guys. BC guide gear offers a 3000 and 4800 with a $10 price difference would you say go with the 4800 or the 3000

 

[Jordan Budd]

Depends on how much stuff you need. You will need more gear if it's cold out. Early season you don't need as much or as much bulk. It's better to have a little extra room than not enough. Get a 5000ci or so bag and be prepared.

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[Gatorgrizz27]

Unless you use the meat shelf and a dry bag for camp gear and food, then you can easily use an EXO 2k for an extended trip.

Did this for a 7 day elk hunt (counting a day packing in and out) this year. Worked great with a KUIU 1850 and their dry bag in the meat shelf with food and camp. Bonus is your tent and sleeping bag is kept dry if it rains packing in, then it just becomes your food bag to hang in the tree.

I did order a larger pack for hunts where you’re carrying everything with you while hunting the whole time though.

 

[Lawnboi]

Depends on season as well. Early season I can squeeze a lot in 3000. Late season no way.

That said I wouldn’t want less than 3000 for hunting situations, you just need more stuff

 

[Jimss]

Most 2,000 ci packs are likely designed for 30-40 lbs or less weight. It doesn't take much gear, food, water, etc to go over the 50 lb mark. I use a 7,000 ci frame/bag that is capable of 100+ lbs and cinch everything down tight when it's not full. I would much rather have plenty of room and a pack/frame designed to comfortably haul 50+ lbs than a small pack designed for less weight/bulk that will likely be super uncomfortable and torque your back and body! I tried a bivy style hunt with a Badlands 2800....snapped a shoulder strap and a couple seams and just about killed myself on super steep, rough terrain. I guess I learned the hard way that it wasn't worth it using a small volume pack!

Also, what happens if you happen to harvest a critter? You will likely be making quite a few additional trips with a 2,000 ci pack vs and larger pack.

 

[mtnwrunner]

You will need a 3000plus at a minimum for backpack hunting. I run an exo 3500 typically and going streamline can make it work for a 3-4 days hunt...2000 makes a great daypack but simply not enough room for everything unless you want to strap many items on the outside

I would echo what Ross says ^^^^^^^^

Randy

 

[Sverimerica]

Most 2,000 ci packs are likely designed for 30-40 lbs or less weight. It doesn't take much gear, food, water, etc to go over the 50 lb mark. I use a 7,000 ci frame/bag that is capable of 100+ lbs and cinch everything down tight when it's not full. I would much rather have plenty of room and a pack/frame designed to comfortably haul 50+ lbs than a small pack designed for less weight/bulk that will likely be super uncomfortable and torque your back and body! I tried a bivy style hunt with a Badlands 2800....snapped a shoulder strap and a couple seams and just about killed myself on super steep, rough terrain. I guess I learned the hard way that it wasn't worth it using a small volume pack!

Also, what happens if you happen to harvest a critter? You will likely be making quite a few additional trips with a 2,000 ci pack vs and larger pack.

I think the exo has a meat shelf. Maybe I am wrong, but if it does, it will carry the same weight as any pack, its just the frame. That's the idea behind the smaller day bags: use the bag for gear, use the shelf for meat.

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[Shane Gunnin]

Thanks guys decided to go with the 4800. I figure I can always compress it down if needed but I’d rather have too much room than too little

 

[Blockcaver]

Shane...great that you listened to the advice given! Good luck hunting!

 

[Shane Gunnin]

Thanks and I come here to learn from experienced people. I’m not goin to ask a question then pretend I know everything. This is one of the best forums I’ve ever been apart of because people here a willing to help out and I enjoy that.

 

[ElkNut1]

Yes, I'm pretty sure the 2000 pack has the same frame as the 3500 & 5500. We own the 2000 & 3500, both, either will pack 125# as long as you can handle it! The bags are interchangeable with the frames too!

ElkNut/Paul