KUIU Pro LT 5500 by itself?

[rc_1945]

I'm going to purchase my first legit hunting backpack. I've got my eyes on the KUIU Pro LT 5500. I'll be backpack hunting for Blacktail in California in A-Zone this year.

However I'm not sure how essential the Carbon Fiber Frame and the Pro Suspension are to the pack. Will the pack handle well by itself? Or should I get one or more of the additional items?

I know I'm a noob, but your feedback is really appreciated.

 

[Hunt_Jefferson]

Going backpack hunting without shoulder straps, frame, or a waist belt is next-level ultralight

 

[Hunt_Jefferson]

But in all seriousness, you can't use just the bag since it literally is only a bag with no straps. You buy the suspension and frame, then can add any KUIU bag you want but the bags don't work by themselves.

 

[WestKyHunt]

Going backpack hunting without shoulder straps, frame, or a waist belt is next-level ultralight

Some 550 cord and BOOM! done

 

[ghostrider272]

Have an Ultra 5500 bag and suspension for sale in the classifieds. All you would need to complete is the carbon frame.

 

[rc_1945]

But in all seriousness, you can't use just the bag since it literally is only a bag with no straps. You buy the suspension and frame, then can add any KUIU bag you want but the bags don't work by themselves.

Thanks, I wasn't able to figure that out. To be honest I think I can go without the frame this year. However it seems the pro suspension is essential to make it usable?

 

[gexpro]

Thanks, I wasn't able to figure that out. To be honest I think I can go without the frame this year. However it seems the pro suspension is essential to make it usable?

you cannot use this bag without the frame or suspension.

 

[rc_1945]

you cannot use this bag without the frame or suspension.

Gotcha

 

[Hunt_Jefferson]

Thanks, I wasn't able to figure that out. To be honest I think I can go without the frame this year. However it seems the pro suspension is essential to make it usable?

The only bag you can use without the frame is the 1850. Everything else needs the frame AND suspension.

 

[rc_1945]

The only bag you can use without the frame is the 1850. Everything else needs the frame

Thanks. Guess I'll be going with a cheaper option this year.

 

[SirSpencer]

Thanks. Guess I'll be going with a cheaper option this year.

Whats your budget?

 

[rc_1945]

Whats your budget?

$200-300

 

[jfs82]

watch camofire daily till their mystery ranch stuff comes up. You'll find options in your price range that'll work for you. How many days are you looking to pack in for?

 

[TravisIN]

$200-300

Yea wait for a mystery ranch metcalf to show up on Camofire or catch a deal here. Do some more research and watch some videos on stuff. Your in the right place to learn a lot. Good luck


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[rc_1945]

watch camofire daily till their mystery ranch stuff comes up. You'll find options in your price range that'll work for you. How many days are you looking to pack in for?

Thanks for letting me know. I'll probably be packing in for 3-7 days, but I'm not entirely sure yet.

 

[jfs82]

Thanks for letting me know. I'll probably be packing in for 3-7 days, but I'm not entirely sure yet.

Being an A zone native myself, you get a little more out of your pack by not needing cold weather gear with you. I've had no prob getting 3 day out of my MR selway, but if 7 is on the table I'd go bigger for sure.

 

[rc_1945]

Being an A zone native myself, you get a little more out of your pack by not needing cold weather gear with you. I've had no prob getting 3 day out of my MR selway, but if 7 is on the table I'd go bigger for sure.

How was your 2020 season?

 

[jfs82]

Smokey. Basically did A zone archery then everything shut down for fires and I got again week before closing, only saw does and a sow with cubs.

 

[rc_1945]

Smokey. Basically did A zone archery then everything shut down for fires and I got again week before closing, only saw does and a sow with

That smoke was horrendous at it's worse. I couldn't see clearly out past a couple hundred yards. Any tips for public hunting in A Zone?

 

[WLD]

I love my LT5500 for 3-7 day hunts and the 3600 for day hunts. It’s a pricey setup if you can afford it, but comparable if you’re going to buy multiple bags over he years. Do as much research as you can, read forums, try on friends packs, go to trade shows if you can. If you haven’t already heard this before: “buy once cry once”.
Basically if you’re going to get something for long term use, get the best for what you’re going to use it for right out of the gate. I have made the mistake of buying a lot of mediocre gear, only to end up spending more in the long run upgrading.