First world problems

[chops24]

Ok I need your guys advice. I currently have a 24 inch duplex with high camp bag on it for my longer treks that I love that I use the guide lid and frame as a day pack. It works well but I was a little jealous of my buddies carrying small camelback type packs as day packs while I kept catching the frame on stuff and it wasn't as maneuverable. A step down from there I have a zippy that I use for everything from a diaper bag to a carry on to a daily carry bag (I don't use it for hunting at all) and a step down from there I have a single strap over shoulder 511 bag that was issued to me that I use for just my day-to-day smaller stuff. What I was thinking of doing is replacing the zippy with potentially a mystery ranch scapegoat and using that as a hunting day pack that I could carry out a quarter with on the way back to camp or truck to pick up my duplex as well as using it as a carry-on and using it as a longer day diaper bag and just the day-to-day larger than the 511 bag type of bag. Other than the mystery ranch bag what are some other good options for a 2k ish size bag? I want to stay internal frame and non camo. I know, first world problems but I think three bags could allow me one for every situation. Thanks!


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[Phillip Hathaway]

I really am liking my woodsman


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[chops24]

I'm also using this as an excuse to try a mystery ranch bag. Have never had one but want one.


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[mrbillbrown]

I've got similar first world problems. Lol
(Wanting different bags for different situations). I use an Urban Zippy or Antero for EDC and short travel, 14'er for longer travel and whitetail hunting, and a 26" hunting duplex with AMR for training and big game hunting.

Don't underestimate the Zippy for a whitetail pack. Works great for a light day trip. Wouldn't try to carry a lod of meat in it but moving thru the woods or climbing into trees it works really well.


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[chops24]

Thanks. I was just watching the videos on the 14'r. I'm a western hunting spot and stalk guy so when I do hunt from the truck it's extended and I carry a lot. I've never sat in a tree stand and would be ok if I never did..
i do like my zippy but think of it more as a regular old backpack lately and have gone to using the 5.11 bag for daily use

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[mrbillbrown]

I spot and stalked whitetail the other day with around 35-40# in or attached to the 14'er. Was amazed how comfy it was with that type of load. I even swapped some 22" arrows into it for a test run. Worked great. The lumbar pad actually does pivot with you while moving about. I was a little skeptical at first but pleasantly surprised during my 10-12mi walking hunt.


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[chops24]

So now I'm curious how the 14r is better than the scapegoat. I like the side pockets on the scapegoat


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[mrbillbrown]

No clue. Never seen a scapegoat in person.


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[chops24]

ended up picking up a scapegoat and I have to say, it is a sweet little pack. I am going to build a small grab it type of device for it, taking it on an expedition and helo ride end of this week so i will keep this thread updated when I get some miles on it.

 

[mfolch]

Please do. I'm facing the same first world problems...

 

[chops24]

Looks pretty much like the scapegoat is very similar in size as a 24" duplex with guide lid, but with the benefit of it being a bag. I am now likely going to buy an AMR to replace my 4500 highcamp and leave it set up as a >72 hrs setup and sell my zippy.

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[chops24]

Doing about 4 miles and then jumping on a helicopter tomorrow, I'll report back when updates come


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[N2TRKYS]

I messed up and bought an AMR for my first bag. Now I don't want another bag cause this one does everything I need it to do.

 

[mrbillbrown]

^^^You're lucky you did it right the first time. I've tried almost every bag they make trying to find my perfect bag. Every time I think there's something better....the AMR wins the decision hands down.


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[chops24]

Update time!
Took a dragonslayer on a three dayer and although I liked it, it was limited out even with a guide lid and no 15x or tripod.

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[chops24]

Sold my highcamp and scapegoat bought an AMR and although I haven't taken it out I'm looooving it.
Day mode

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[chops24]

Literally took off the rifle and guide lid off the dragonslayer and put it EASILY inside the AMR. Pretty sure this is the last bag I'll need.

I can still fit a ton of stuff around the bag on the inside and in the outer AMR pockets


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[chops24]

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