Need to Upgrade from my Metcalf...I've read a lot...Need help.

[Magnum61]

After last season I unexpectedly was put in a situation where my faithful Metcalf pack wasn't enough. On top of that I'm realizing because of my size, my gear takes up more space than the average guy. I'm XXXL Top in pretty much every brand.

I've set my sights on a 7000cu in bag. What do people love?

 

[Geewhiz]

I am curious to know what you are looking for that a metcalf cant handle? Or are you solely talking about bag capacity?

 

[nobody]

Stone Glacier. It'll handle weight way better than your Metcalf (speaking from experience), and their big bags suck down tight and carry well as a day pack as well once you get into where you're packing. Take a look at the Sky 6900 system.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

If you like the Mystery Ranch frame, you could swap your Metcalf bag for a Marshall (6405 ci) if you can find one. For some reason MR doesn’t sell the Marshall as a bag only, but you might be able to find one secondhand.

 

[Magnum61]

I am curious to know what you are looking for that a metcalf cant handle? Or are you solely talking about bag capacity?

Correct. I personally wish they made a Metcalf that was 8000cu

 

[Magnum61]

If you like the Mystery Ranch frame, you could swap your Metcalf bag for a Marshall (6405 ci) if you can find one. For some reason MR doesn’t sell the Marshall as a bag only, but you might be able to find one secondhand.

Thank you, I've been down that road numerous times... My Metcalf is technically one of the last 3 Montana Made Metcalf packs on a Nice Frame. I wish I could find a Marshal but they're nonexistent and the new ones won't work on the frame.

 

[Magnum61]

Stone Glacier. It'll handle weight way better than your Metcalf (speaking from experience), and their big bags suck down tight and carry well as a day pack as well once you get into where you're packing. Take a look at the Sky 6900 system.

Currently looking at the 7900 vs the Kifaru option. Both look nice

 

[Browtinemt]

Stone glacier or kifaru. Kifaru probably has better frame options to fit you better if you’re a bigger dude.

 

[Desk Jockey]

that is a lot of pack but I feel your pain as a fellow “husky” hunter. If you are running a nice frame and want / need to go that big, check out a tactiplane. mR military pack that is 6500 ci. You can find them on eBay for $300 bag only. I had one but never did trips big enough to fill it up so I sold it. A note of caution, between that nice frame and the bombproof construction of their military line, that pack is close to 10# unloaded.

IMO you might be better off to go with a marshal on the new MT frame for $400 or look at another company like SG or seek outside.

 

[sndmn11]

Add the 4" extensions to get a better load lifters angle.

Goshawk 6300

Ultralight Hunting Backpack - Big enough for any adventure.

seekoutside.com

Add wingspan Pockets or a Merlin as needed for capacity.

 

[DeerCatcherUT/CO]

If you’re that big, try an outdoorsman’s pack and frame. I have a big buddy who loves his after I recommended he try one out. The other brands will admit they don’t make frames to fit big guys

 

[DeerCatcherUT/CO]

Kifaru refers big guys to outdoorsmans if they’re that big

 

[Magnum61]

Add the 4" extensions to get a better load lifters angle.

Goshawk 6300

Ultralight Hunting Backpack - Big enough for any adventure.

seekoutside.com

Add wingspan Pockets or a Merlin as needed for capacity.

I was actually just looking at this. Thanks! Have you used it?

 

[Magnum61]

Kifaru refers big guys to outdoorsmans if they’re that big

What makes them decide to refer out?

 

[DeerCatcherUT/CO]

What makes them decide to refer out?

It was on their podcast. They were saying if you have a really big frame (my buddy is 6’9”) their packs may not fit you well and outdoorsman’s will fit much better