Buying first pack

[Kadelong]

Going on a week hunt in Wyoming, is it worth going with a cheaper one or buy once try once pack like Mystery Ranch?

 

[TaperPin]

It’s like finding a wife - keep your standards high as possible and it will work out better in the long run, even if the first model you bring home doesn’t stick.

 

[mrbillbrown]

What are you looking for in a pack? Day hunt, hunt from truck, backpack into an area, etc… lots of questions to answer before suggesting any type, style, or brand of pack.


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[LongWayAround]

A week hunt for what?

Pronghorn vs elk might be a much different pack.

Mystery Ranch might not be a one and done purchase.

 

[peterk123]

Single most important purchase are quality boots.

Second most important is a pack. Choose wisely and don't skimp. Fit is very personal so you may want to order a few and try them all.

I'm a Stone Glacier fan. The X curve fits me great and I like the simplicity of their packs. I use a 5900. Good for multi day trips. Good for an afternoon hunt because it scrunches down to nothing.

If you plan to haul meat, I think a load shelf is a must.

 

[Blackbird]

Went in my first elk hunt with what I thought was a good pack at the time. As soon as I got home I bought a SG and the next time I got to pack an elk out it was a much more enjoyable experience.