Big guy pack

[Kaiser741]

Howdy,

I’m 6’5” 290 lbs and looking into buying my first pack for back country hunting. I hoping to stay in $400-$500 dollar range, and about 4000 to 6000 cubic inch range. My first hunt I’m gearing up for is gunna be an Utah bear hunt. Any suggestions on what pack and frame system would be comfortable and efficient for me would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Kaiser741]

Edit: Idaho not Utah

 

[WeiserBucks]

In that price range I'd be keeping an eye on the classifieds for an EXO, Kifaru or Stone Glacier. Do some research on each and save a few dollars buying used.

It's tough to get a quality USA pack new with that budget, but used ones are a great value.

 

[dgfavor]

I'm 6'5 230#. My recipe:
F1 mainframe - size Tall, could probably easily find a used one
- remove shoulder harness and replace with their padded, longer shoulder harness, put on lowest setting for a smaller person effectively putting load lifters into better position
- remove hip belt - replace with the Exo K4 hip belt of your size (I use Large, they go to XL). Tin snip cut 1" strip off the bottom middle section below the velcro, velcro it into lowest position possible so the belt sits lower on the pack effectively raising the whole pack higher on your back.
-add a 5000c dry bag and one large batwing and you're hunting outta sight of the parking lot for several days.

I actually use their new Mod frame now and works great, feels great...but feels smaller on my backl fwiw. I use the
F1 for rucking/training now