Best and most comfortable pack to carry 60+ pounds?

[B02]

I like to carry alot of crap with me when hiking/camping/hunting. I use an Osprey Aether 85AG and the max I can carry is about 45-50lbs before the internal frame stops providing support. Im looking for something that can "comfortably" support and carry this weight and more. Curious to see what other people's choices are.

 

[Nickziegler]

Stone glacier or kifaru. I have been using a SG sky 5100 for 7 years and love it.

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Taking out an entire boned Sitka blacktail

 

[5MilesBack]

Any of the big three (Kifaru, SG, and Exo) should be able to easily haul 60+ pounds without any trouble. Try them and see which fits you best. I've tried all three, but I use a SG.

 

[Dos Perros]

Kifaru, Exo K4, SG, in that order. In my personal experience, of course.

 

[roadrunner]

SG

 

[wyogoat]

I’ll throw out another one since RS loves to hate on them but I really like the Kuiu packs. I tried to go to SG and went back to my Kuiu Pro.
The Exo packs do look great as well and if I didn’t have a Kuiu I’d probably stick with the SG.
If you can check them out in person that would help. They’re all good. It’s just going to be your preference.
I look for something I can get a rear elk quarter out on the first trip and also carries well all day for 20ish days in September.

 

[199p]

I have the same problem with the Ospray and it starts hanging back on my shoulders, following along for suggestions bit harder being at the end of the world.

 

[B02]

Stone glacier or kifaru. I have been using a SG sky 5100 for 7 years and love it.

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Taking out an entire boned Sitka blacktail

awesome ill check that one out thank you

 

[B02]

I’ll throw out another one since RS loves to hate on them but I really like the Kuiu packs. I tried to go to SG and went back to my Kuiu Pro.
The Exo packs do look great as well and if I didn’t have a Kuiu I’d probably stick with the SG.
If you can check them out in person that would help. They’re all good. It’s just going to be your preference.
I look for something I can get a rear elk quarter out on the first trip and also carries well all day for 20ish days in September.

20 days thats legit, i was already looking at the kuiu packs after all the praise ive seen given to them. Thank you

 

[MojaveJim]

K4, MR nice frame

 

[Westernduck]

Any of the hunting brands will work. Try as many frame options as you can and decide which one fits you best

 

[Phaseolus]

I’ll speak up for my favorite. Seek Outside, carried 3 elk out this year, none of were mine though.

 

[87TT]

I sold my Kuiu Ultra and bought a second EXO, just saying.

20 days thats legit, i was already looking at the kuiu packs after all the praise ive seen given to them. Thank you

i have two EXO K2 packs. I packed an elk hind quarter, both back straps and my bow and other gear in one trip. Other hind and loose meat second trip and both fronts on the third trip first year I had it. But I was younger then (66)

 

[Runningwater]

For me Seek Outside, but as suggested above and as with boots - whatever quality brand fits you best.

 

[*zap*]

The one that fits your body

 

[trophyhill]

2 of my huntin buddies swear by their MR. Hopefully I will be swearing by my Ark frame very soon

 

[elkguide]

Odd man out here but the Outdoorsman Palisade 90 fits me very well. No problems using it packing out my elk a mile and a half this fall. (yes, it took a couple of trips.)

 

[jppedersen48]

I use a Kifaru Duplex Lite with the Hoodlum. My brother has borrowed it a couple of times and works well for him as well. Most of my buddies run Stone Glacier and love them. As others have stated, best if you can try some out and figure out what fits you best.

 

[prm]

Of the packs I’ve owned, I’d say Kifaru and then EXO K4 in that order. Both are really good.

 

[Jpsmith1]

In my process of finding the right pack for me, I used a bunch.

Once I got some weight on the Kifaru frame, I understood why it cost so dang much.