How many bags does everyone have?

[Shane Gunnin]

Well the thread title says it all. What brands do y’all have and what bags are you running. I got my BC guide gear frame last month and haven’t had a chance to put it to much use but been thinking about getting another frame to compare the two and give some feedback on hear

 

[JollyRoger]

For most of my hunting I've been using a Kifaru Argali on a Hunter frame. Been using that set up for the last 3 years. But, I have a ton of packs for other stuff. Osprey and Cold Cold World for mountianeering and ice climbing. TAD Gear, Eagle, ATS, Kifaru, GoRuck and others for assault packs in the 1500 to 2000 range.

I really want Kifaru to come out with a modified Reckoning type bag. Maybe the Muskeg is it. Also I've been very tempted to try an Exo based 100% on their pocket layout which on paper I think they nailed and it would address my personal complaints on the Argali.

 

[Back Country Hunter 2]

I've been running a Kifaru Timberline 2 internal frame bag. It does great for backpacking and packing out half of a deer (bone in). I struggled with 80+ pounds in it twice. I don't think it was so much the frame as it was me not being in great shape. I use a guide lid for more room and two medium pockets on the lower sides for rain gear. Zero complaints.

 

[Shane Gunnin]

I’m kind of leaning to getting the Exo myself to do this comparison with

 

[Shane Gunnin]

It’s between Exo and SG

 

[deerhunter628]

I have a Kifaru Woodsman and just got a Reckoning. I use a Tactical frame for the Kifarus. I have a Badlands 2200 and a Badlands Superday.

 

[boom]

i have two.

day pack and a longer trip bag. that's all i need.

 

[AK Troutbum]

I currently have two SG frames (XCurve and Krux), and 3 bags (Sky7400, Approach, and Terminus). The XCurve with Sky bag gets used the most.


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[303TrophyHusband]

I have the Kifaru Muskeg on the duplex lite frame, Kifaru Woodsman on the hunter frame, Kifaru Tarryall for a daypack although I tend to lean toward the Woodsman for most day trips. Then similarly I have a bunch of other small packs from Osprey etc for hiking with the family or whatever. Plus an old Sierra Designs that doesn't get any use anymore.

 

[Antarctica]

"Buy Once, Cry Once" - How many folks actually practice that?

1990's Osprey Xenith and an old 90's Dana Bomb Pack. Both still work great, I can't justify being a gear junkie.

Plus, I like old stuff, reference my thread on old school boots. Old habits die hard.

 

[oenanthe]

I currently have two SG frames (XCurve and Krux), and 3 bags (Sky7400, Approach, and Terminus). The XCurve with Sky bag gets used the most.

Not to derail the thread, but how do you like the XCurve compared to the Krux?

 

[KayLee]

Living in a state (Idaho) and town with three major pack manufacturers right here, I've tried a number of packs and by far the most comfortable with a lot of weight is BC Guide Gear. Now my husband and I own three of their frames and four of their packs. The packs are interchangeable on the Grip or Talon frames. Great customer service as well. I train with the frame loaded up with an ONUS Training bag (ONUS Training) and train heavy with no comfort issues whatsoever. If any of you live in Idaho and want to try one out before buying, let me know!

 

[AK Troutbum]

Not to derail the thread, but how do you like the XCurve compared to the Krux?

I think the Krux frame probably works a little better for my build but it’s set up with a small three-piece belt for my son, so that’s why I don’t use it. I really need to try the EVO (Krux), frame with the newer belt as I really like the belt on the XCurve.


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[Shane Gunnin]

I do practice the buy once cry once I’m just curious how others stack up

 

[Ridge Ghost]

Living in a state (Idaho) and town with three major pack manufacturers right here, I've tried a number of packs and by far the most comfortable with a lot of weight is BC Guide Gear. Now my husband and I own three of their frames and four of their packs. The packs are interchangeable on the Grip or Talon frames. Great customer service as well. I train with the frame loaded up with an ONUS Training bag (ONUS Training) and train heavy with no comfort issues whatsoever. If any of you live in Idaho and want to try one out before buying, let me know!

Let me guess... you have a backpack and a sandbag to sell everyone. You have copied and pasted this sales pitch on way to many threads in the past three hours to be legit.

 

[Shane Gunnin]

I’m gonna say screw it and get a 6000 CI bag from BC guide gear I can always compress it down but I’d rather have too much gear than not enough

 

[silverbullet555]

I’m gonna say screw it and get a 6000 CI bag from BC guide gear I can always compress it down but I’d rather have too much gear than not enough

Until you have to carry it. If you are like me, a smaller bag will force you to think about the weight you are carrying. Too much gear is not always a good thing.

If you want to buy another pack brand, try one.

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[Shane Gunnin]

Silver do you a 3000 would be better then? The 4800 is quite a heavy pack that’s why I wanted to go with the 3000 or 6000

 

[Downeaster]

Thats like asking how many guns a man has. Itll never be in print!

 

[silverbullet555]

Silver do you a 3000 would be better then? The 4800 is quite a heavy pack that’s why I wanted to go with the 3000 or 6000

All depends on how you hunt. Day hunts, 3 days, 6 days.

I'm not an expert. I only know that there is a tendency to fill a pack. I do day hunts and run a 2000 exo. It would be nice to have a little more room, but the smaller pack does help me not take more.

It's easy to make a pack heavy with stuff because you have room. That makes you more tired, slower, louder and less efficient.


If you have a 4000, get a 3000 bag or get an exo 2000 if that fits your needs AND you want to compare.

I looked at BC packs. They are stout, but heavier than I wanted.


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