Packing elk in T3

[SWOHTR]

Has anyone ever packed an elk in a T3? Non duplex timberline 3. I saw the video posted by Aron 5ish years ago about packing deboned elk in it, I'm not sure if he had a T1, 2, or 3 though. Thanks!


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[bowhnter7]

In a T2 several times.....including a few trips with boned out moose too.
I'm sure the T3 would work it's just smaller = more loads.

 

[bbrown]

The top opening in the T3/DT3 bags is much narrower than the bigger bags making it difficult if not impossible to get bone-in quarters (especially hinds) inside. Might have a better chance if you debone but even then they will fight you to get them inside the bag. You could use a grab-it and lash straps and pack it outside but that will most likely mean more trips.

 

[bowhnter7]

If you want a T3 sized pack I'd look at the Woodsman instead.

 

[Ryan Avery]

I packed out two elk with the T3. Love that packs. But like said above you have to bone them out or use a grab-it. The frame can handle 70-80 pound quite easily. It's a great two night pack if you have the right gear.


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[justinspicher]

Anything is possible if you believe....

 

[Backpack Hunter]

I really believe the Timberline series is the most comfortable pack from Kifaru that I have worn. Having said that the T3 as mentioned does have a small opening. The T1 and T2 are great.

 

[SWOHTR]

Thanks for all of the replies. I found one for a good deal and bought it to see what the hype about Kifaru is. Just took it on a short walk with 80lb of chains (not ideal; have to figure out how to get the load higher) but am a fan of it so far. The narrow opening is my biggest question, esp regarding an elk and even more so considering I have yet to get one (third season this year).

I also have a kuiu icon pack, which is comfortable but a bit squeaky.


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[Beastmode]

I ran a DT3 for a while for scouting and short trips. It's a great pack for these situations. It can pack an elk out in multiple trips. You will have to bone it out or keep it outside of the pack.


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[Ross]

Bought my t3 from ryan and used it on several pack in hunts. Have packed elk and deer with it. Very comfortable riding pack just as noted the small opening makes you bone everything out.

 

[KMT]

I have packed out several elk in a DT3. All inside the bag. All deboned. The hind quarter has to be more than just off the bone. The muscles have to be separated in order to fit in the smallish opening. The pack is capable of carrying more weight in elk meat than I like to carry.

 

[SWOHTR]

Good to know!


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