Hiking/Rucking pack

[christian1]

Any suggestions for a dayhike/ruck pack?

chris

 

[fatlander]

Need more info. What’s your budget, how much weight are you going to be carrying?


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[christian1]

Sorry---I was hoping to stay under 250 and weight would vary, but it wouldn't be overly heavy (50-70lbs I imagaine).

 

[hunting1]

Goruck G1/G2, Kifaru Door Gunner, Kuiu Venture 2300 are the ones I use mostly with the plates. Your hunting pack is always a good option if going heavy but since we do ruck events at our gym I like the smaller packs for moderate weights (30#).

 

[fatlander]

At that weight, I’d make sure you’re getting something with load lifters. Anything past around 35 gets pretty miserable without load lifters.

If you’re just carrying weight, and sometimes day hiking I’d try to find a good used frame (kifaru, SG, exo, MR) and then a load sling of some sort. Carry what you need for the day in a dry bag.


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[christian1]

Thanks for the suggestions. I have a Kuiu pack, but with the way I sweat, that thing would be toast in one summer.

 

[KHNC]

Goruck G1/G2, Kifaru Door Gunner, Kuiu Venture 2300 are the ones I use mostly with the plates. Your hunting pack is always a good option if going heavy but since we do ruck events at our gym I like the smaller packs for moderate weights (30#).

GR1 up to 40lbs. Thats what i train with. If you are taller, the GR2 is a better choice. If you are actually hunting with 30-50lbs in it, I would go with something different. GR1 is a perfect fit for a training ruck 30-40lbs. Goruck packs have a lifetime warranty for anything but zippers. If you can find a Made In Usa version, its better than the new vietnam version.

 

[hunting1]

10/20 lb rice or beans make good weights or if you are going to order the plates that fit the bag the ones on Amazon are a lot cheaper.

 

[christian1]

The Kifari packs look pretty nice.

 

[wilkINkc]

The Kifari packs look pretty nice.

I just ordered and received a styker xl and I love it so far. They are made extremely well.

 

[zacattack]

Any suggestions for a dayhike/ruck pack?

chris

How about just getting a frame for now and then getting a bag later? For rucking I just use my kifaru frame and strap everything down with compression straps.

 

[christian1]

How about just getting a frame for now and then getting a bag later? For rucking I just use my kifaru frame and strap everything down with compression straps.

That seems like a great idea. Have any suggestions for a frame?

 

[zacattack]

That seems like a great idea. Have any suggestions for a frame?

I’m very happy with my kifaru lite frame.

 

[christian1]

I never realized backpacks were so expensive

 

[hunting1]

I never realized backpacks were so expensive

Buy quality and it lasts! First heavy pack out and you won’t be disappointed! Most people spend more on coffee, cigs, drinking, whatever.

 

[khel]

I've been rucking with 4 different backpacks. (mystery ranch mostly). While it worked fine I'm really happy that I got a dedicated rucking rig this spring - Rucker 20L + 30lb plate. It's simple, well made, and I don't have to worry about destroying even more expensive hunting packs

p.s and the cost for rucker 3 is quite reasonable IMHO $185. If you can catch it on sale - even better.

 

[christian1]

Thanks for all the input and ideas guys.

 

[Stubborn_bowhunter]

If you get a kifaru you're going to probably not want the kuiu anymore. Just be prepared for that. Lol

 

[christian1]

When you buy the Kifaru packs do you have to buy a frame as well?

 

[zacattack]

When you buy the Kifaru packs do you have to buy a frame as well?

For some yes. Some have an internal frame.