meat packing setup

[ridgefire]

I just recently bought a duplex frame and want to set it up for hauling elk quarters. I hunt with a bt2 and can take out the first load with it but then want to be able to switch to a serious meat hauling set up. I also have a hc 4800 that I can put on the duplex frame but wondering if I would be better off with a cargo panel or perhaps something else. I like to have the option of having my bladder and somewhere to keep a safety kit, jacket, and possibly some food depending on how far the pack out is going to be, typically 1-4 miles. Any suggestions?

 

[MUDDYCRICK]

Bone in quarters- definitely a cargo panel with two large belt pouches or side pocket. Bone out- run the high camp with a belt pouches. I'm sure both setups will carry more than aNY guy can

 

[MUDDYCRICK]

Or run a guide lid on both setups as well

 

[luke moffat]

Just throw a grab it on the bottom of the DT2 and don't worry about extra pockets and such. Will work just fine and you'll no doubt be time ahead regardless of the extra 1-1.5 pounds of other setups as you won't have to swap things around at the truck. Not to mention money ahead too.

Just run the quarter on the outside of the DT2 packbags with nothing in it to keep the weight close to the frame and rest the quarter in the grab it. Then cross your lid straps going up to the lid to secure the top portion of the quarter. Has worked fine for me in the past.

 

[WoodBow]

Just throw a grab it on the bottom of the DT2 and don't worry about extra pockets and such. Will work just fine and you'll no doubt be time ahead regardless of the extra 1-1.5 pounds of other setups as you won't have to swap things around at the truck. Not to mention money ahead too.

Just run the quarter on the outside of the DT2 packbags with nothing in it to keep the weight close to the frame and rest the quarter in the grab it. Then cross your lid straps going up to the lid to secure the top portion of the quarter. Has worked fine for me in the past.

A friend and I were discussing the use of grab it a while back. Neither of have used one. Seems it would work well for bone in, but what about deboned? Seems like it would be at a disadvantage when things got floppy. Maybe run some compression straps around the meat bag up higher?

 

[luke moffat]

If deboned it's easy enough to put it in the main packbag at the point. Swapping bags out for the sole purpose of hauling meat seems inefficient cost more money and silly. Buy a setup that will both haul meat and good for backpacking and camping. Don't over think it in my opinion.

 

[Clarktar]

Cruising the forum while in Maui, that's dedication Luke

 

[Justin Crossley]

I put the meat right into the bag, and hit the trail. I see no reason at all to switch bags.

If you don't like it inside, get the Rambler. It's like a Cargo panel, but better.

 

[b.roberts]

That is an awesome load.

 

[ridgefire]

My bt2 works great but just like to tinker with other stuff. Always fun to try new stuff.

 

[Justin Crossley]

Ridgefire, where in western WA. do you live? I have a bunch of different bags that you are welcome to look at, and try out.

 

[Backpack Hunter]

I agree, meat in bag and pack out.

 

[dirkcsu]

Nice bull!