Backpack Shootout - 9 Backpacks Go HEAD to HEAD ***Updated 8/5/2020***

[robby denning]

$595

Mountain Hauler 6200 | SITKA Gear

View the Mountain Hauler 6200 in Optifade Open Country. For the committed backcountry hunter willing to work harder and go further to enhance their experience, the Mountain Hauler opens a world of opportunity for extreme and extended mountain pursuits.

www.sitkagear.com

$569

PRO 6000 Full Kit - KUIU

KUIU

www.kuiu.com

$559

Lanner 5400

Lightweight, Tough, and Comfortable.

seekoutside.com

I'll leave it lie.

For the price point quote, this is what I was referring to:

“ES hasn’t been covered but there are lots of members at that price point, so it’s in there.”

My apology if that wasn’t clear enough to settle the points of our pack brand selection.


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[Felix40]

I think the reason for the SO request was because it makes more sense to review things in the same class when doing a “head to head” comparison.

Its like throwing a honda crv in an off road test against a ford raptor and tacoma trd but leaving out anything made by jeep.

 

[rj2]

I would have like to see seek outside in this head to head comparison too, surprised they were left out of a shootout this big. It will still be nice to see basically every other popular pack brands in a head to head like this.

 

[robby denning]

I think the reason for the SO request was because it makes more sense to review things in the same class when doing a “head to head” comparison.

Its like throwing a honda crv in an off road test against a ford raptor and tacoma trd but leaving out anything made by jeep.

I wouldn’t argue with that, but there was a lot that went behind the scenes to picking these packs so just hold tight and see how this thing rolls out. Our main goal is to have something in there for everyone. So maybe head-to-head it isn’t the right choice, but it sounded better than “multi pack review.”


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[Felix40]

I wouldn’t argue with that, but there was a lot that went behind the scenes to picking these packs so just hold tight and see how this thing rolls out. Our main goal is to have something in there for everyone. So maybe head-to-head it isn’t the right choice, but it sounded better than “multi pack review.”


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Not trying to crap on your review...there was mention of adding other packs so I thought it would be a better fit than what was mentioned.

Carry on. My old bikini frame is nearing the end of its useable life so I will be watching to see how it goes

 

[robby denning]

Not trying to crap on your review...there was mention of adding other packs so I thought it would be a better fit than what was mentioned.

Carry on. My old bikini frame is nearing the end of its useable life so I will be watching to see how it goes

No worries. Thanks.

And SO saw the thread so sounds like they’re jumping in at some point.


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[Kevin_t]

Thanks for the support guys. We just need to know the specifics of fit, and where to send one so we can do so. We plan to send a pack that has been popular within Seek Outside and that is an Integrated Lanner in SpectraGridHT. It's like 3.8 lbs all in, tough, and hauls well. However, we need the fit stuff before we can do anything.

 

[robby denning]

Thanks for the support guys. We just need to know the specifics of fit, and where to send one so we can do so. We plan to send a pack that has been popular within Seek Outside and that is an Integrated Lanner in SpectraGridHT. It's like 3.8 lbs all in, tough, and hauls well. However, we need the fit stuff before we can do anything.

. Watch for the e-mail.


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[HuntHarder]

Oh man, what if Kifaru does not come in first? This website will EXPLODE! haha. Ps. I love my kifaru packs but despise the guys that defend them like they are their first born.

 

[robby denning]

Oh man, what if Kifaru does not come in first? This website will EXPLODE! haha. Ps. I love my kifaru packs but despise the guys that defend them like they are their first born.

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[sndmn11]

For the price point quote, this is what I was referring to:

“ES hasn’t been covered but there are lots of members at that price point, so it’s in there.”

My apology if that wasn’t clear enough to settle the points of our pack brand selection.


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Thanks Robby

 

[JNDEER]

Is this test sponsored by Rokslide or is it an independent test by ZH?

At first it sounded independent... but now I am not sure..

 

[robby denning]

Is this test sponsored by Rokslide or is it an independent test by ZH?

At first it sounded independent... but now I am not sure..

Both. Zach got some packs and we filled in the gaps.


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[JNDEER]

Sounds good. Thanks Robby.

Sometime before he starts some background on him, hunting styles, success, would be nice to compare his state of mind going into each packs breakdown and use.

 

[robby denning]

Sounds good. Thanks Robby.

Sometime before he starts some background on him, hunting styles, success, would be nice to compare his state of mind going into each packs breakdown and use.

I’m sure he will. He’s done reviews for us before. Here’s a video review he did a few years back on a Spot Hogg

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[robby denning]

Thanks Robby

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[FlyingDutchman]

I agree with adding kuiu as the updated pro suspension deserves a chance to go up against the others. I’ll be following along, thanks for doing the comparisons.

 

[KineKilla]

Although these reviews will likely be too late and are also somewhat contingent on hunting success, I will be watching the reviews closely.

Thanks for the reviews to come.

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[ShortMountain91]

Looking forward to seeing how it shakes out

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[Jellymon1]

Tagged. Be interesting to see the results.