reckoning pack setup

[MikeStrong]

I used a 3 liter Camelback bladder. At times I also ran it in the AGC hydration carrier and would hang it with a carabiner hook between the frame and bag so that when I dropped my pack for a stalk I could just hook the hydration carrier to my chest rig and still have water with me. It made it a quick swap that way and seemed to work well

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[ChrisAU]

Heres my setup from this past fall:

I got a platypus and a Kuiu holder to experiment with in the same spot, which is guarded by a Grab It II in normal mode btw. It may not make the cut though, I'm paranoid about getting gear wet. I didn't want it in the bag, and I didn't want it getting compressed between the pack frame and bag either.

 

[ofl0926]

Heres my setup from this past fall:

I got a platypus and a Kuiu holder to experiment with in the same spot, which is guarded by a Grab It II in normal mode btw. It may not make the cut though, I'm paranoid about getting gear wet. I didn't want it in the bag, and I didn't want it getting compressed between the pack frame and bag either.

What was your setup for day pack?


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[ChrisAU]

What was your setup for day pack?


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Just used the straps to compress it, kept majority of stuff in the lid. Down layers were about all that was in the bag. It compressed nice, essentially made it where it was just the guide lid and water bladder.

 

[ofl0926]

Just used the straps to compress it, kept majority of stuff in the lid. Down layers were about all that was in the bag. It compressed nice, essentially made it where it was just the guide lid and water bladder.

Ah ok
I have a very similar idea but I am tossing the idea of how many pouches to run


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[MikeStrong]

Ah ok
I have a very similar idea but I am tossing the idea of how many pouches to run


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I would suggest running as few as possible. Use just enough to keep the items quick access that you need, but no more. The pouches all add up in weight, and fairly quickly. Light weight pullouts are much lighter and can still keep things organized in the main bag.

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[Gumbo]

I would suggest running as few as possible. Use just enough to keep the items quick access that you need, but no more. The pouches all add up in weight, and fairly quickly. Light weight pullouts are much lighter and can still keep things organized in the main bag.

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Agreed. How much stuff do you really need instant access to? I put one or two small pouches on my belt (rifle hunting gets a gunbearer instead of one of the pouches) and that is enough for me. I don't even run the lid in day mode.

 

[Cant hit em]

The gun bearer will be on both rifle and archery

 

[revcwood]

When I am using it for "day" mode, I run my extra jacket inside the main bag at the bottom, along with 2 UL pullouts (large). One for food, one is the kill kit. I run the Organizer Guide Lid, which held camera stuff, maps, headlamp, hat, etc. I run one small belt pouch (extra shells, chapstick, GPS) and one nalgene pocket on the belt. I haven't ever used the PALS Webbing at the bottom of the main pack for pockets - just haven't needed it. Tripod and glassing pad lived in the side pouch. I also carry the AGC original bino harness with wind checker, lighter, rangefinder, compass and of course, binos.

 

[yogr]

The gun bearer will be on both rifle and archery

What bow sling is that?

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[GarrettCrain]

What bow sling is that?

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Not sure but looks like the Kifaru gun bearer

 

[Cant hit em]

What bow sling is that?

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Its the gun bearer , cam fits perfect in it

 

[nrothfus]

I run the small pouch on one belt strap, the nalgene holder on the other along with my pistol (in griz country during bow season). I also run the lid on mine, and that holds a lot and is quickly accessible, so I don't worry about any extra pouches, I have more than enough space.

 

[Mattt]

I run the small pouch on one belt strap, the nalgene holder on the other along with my pistol (in griz country during bow season). I also run the lid on mine, and that holds a lot and is quickly accessible, so I don't worry about any extra pouches, I have more than enough space.

 

[Mattt]

Last year was my first year with the reck. Started with a lot of pouches, etc. by the end of the season I ran only one ifac pouch(first aid). I keep a pistol in a Kenai rig as it staying with the pack sucks. My nalgene stays inside the pack with filter and I run a 3l between bag and frame. No leak issues aside from a defective bladder. If I need snacks they fit just fine in pants pockets. Pack comes off to eat so no worries there. I think gun bearers are just extra weight as the compression straps work just fine.i use some cheap mesh pockets inside to keep small items convenient. The only thing I would consider running a pouch for is binos, but they usually stay in my hand anyway, or stay stowed until I get to my op. I usually run 3-5 days, but in real cold weather or longer than 5 days I would probably add a guide lid. The best thing I've done so far has been to soak the bag with campdry. Made a huge difference and makes the zipper run like silk.

 

[HookUp]

7 days
medium Side pocket
nalgene holder
GPS holder
internal pocket

right about 7.5 lbs, I may grab a guide lid for this fall. Most likely hang at camp with my food and jet boil.

 

[runningbird]

I have a Prime bow also, looks like I'll get the Gun bearer.

 

[prm]

The Reckoning is already kind of heavy so I don’t want to add more weight if I don’t have to. I do have a Nalgene bottle holder on the left and pockets (med?) on the belt. I have some things organized in lighter bags within the side pockets. Water purification stuff, first aid, food, kill kit and possibles. I do have a sling holder on the right shoulder strap. Works perfectly.

 

[rbljack]

I may have to reorganize my reckoning this year, I just ordered a holster to go on my Kifaru belt for carrying my glock 29. The glock 29 wont go on rifle hunts, but i want it for turkey hunting this spring, and if I get back into bowhunting, it will be with me also.

But last year (which was my first year running the kifaru frame/reckoning bag), I had a guide lid for quick access items like headlamp, hothands, TP, extra gloves, etc. I also bought an orange neck gaiter that can slip over the guide lid for visibility when necessary, and serves dual purpose. But with that said for daymode, the guide lid wasnt really necessary. I could put all those items into the main bag easy if I wanted to. I always either wear or carry the puffy jacket, and the rain jacket is always in the bag as well. I also had my puffy pants with me last fall, but there was a foot of snow on the ground during my elk hunt, and it was windy and cold. Ive been considering carrying my supertarp as well for rainy weather (without poles, and only bring like 6 stakes). I have my trekking poles attached to the bag or in hand, just depends on terrain and load.

I run the AGC bino harness, so binos/rangefinder/garmin inreach mini, and a few other key items are in there.

My kill kit is in the bottom of the bag, along with possibles pouch, and the cookset. With the center zip, i can easily access items in the main bag without too much trouble. Its one of the reasons I went with the reckoning. I keep the rain cover for the pack in the chamber pocket at the top of the main bag. On the bag I have two medium belt pouches attached to the pals on the side. One of those pouches is dedicated to my First aid kit on top, and extra rolls of TP underneath. In the other pouch, I keep my entire water purification kit, and underneath that is my fire kit. I have a three liter bladder for water, but don't always fill it up all the way. On the left side I had the Nalgene/holder on one side of the belt, and medium belt pouch and the gun bearer on the other side (right handed/carry gun on right. Offsets the weight a bit having the Nalgene on the left. . I like having the bladder and the nalgene. Each has its place and purpose. When temps get below freezing, the bladder is a pain. When its warmer, I dont like relying on ONLY the bladder because you dont know how much you have left. it really just depends on how many and how often the water sources are available, and it determines how much water I will carry. Once I get the holster in, I may have to shift things around....but hoping I can make it work with the gun bearer and holster both on the right side.

Oh...and lastly, when hunting with the wife, I added a third medium belt pouch to the bottom center of the bag. It was used to carry her gun when we were hiking in/out and shots weren't an option. The stock slips into the open top of the pouch, and the straps on the reckoning hold the rifle in place. I will be doing that same thing for turkey hunting this spring. Works well.

Final notes: as others have indicated, pockets add weight to the set up for sure. BUT my theory is this...I want quick access to my first aid kit on an external pocket. when an emergency happens and your bleeding all over the place (first had experiences....LOL) having it accessible is much easier than trying to dig it out of the main bag. So i will always have at least 1 external pouch on the reckoning. Enough said.

 

[Tradchef]

How has this bag done for you all in a day mode setting? I ran a woodsman last year on a lite frame. Loved it but i hunt solo and pack meat inside the bag instead of using the meat shelf. The woodsie would get a bit overcrowded using it that way so I was thinking this might be a better solution. And input would be appreciated. Due to work I don’t get out for many overnights. It’s mainly day hunting.