Sh!tty Packs

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I used my issued ALICE with external frame with an “upgraded” ilbe belt. I dont recommend it. Got a kifaru and now feel like im driving a cadillac.


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farmer14

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Packing into northern New Mexico with about 85 lbs in the eberlestock dragonfly. That pack was tough as nails and did me good for a long time. Note my 15 lb big Agnes tent!! Haha
 

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Badlands 2800. Great day pack, didn’t haul weight well. Got a whole goat out in one trip! Ha
 

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Geewhiz

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I have a blacktail hunt scheduled for september and have an osprey pack. Do y'all think that will be sufficient for hauling out a deer or do I need to just bite the bullet and get a hunting pack?


Plenty sufficient as long as you don't mind stuffing meat into your bag. Never bothered me, just hose it out when you get home.
 

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Front and rear quarter in a mystery ranch scapegoat 35
 

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I packed almost all the elk I’ve killed with a pack like this, no hip belt and no padding on shoulder straps. Until a few years ago I had no idea there was a better way. Spent 20ish years doing it this way.

one particular trip I remember I got back to camp and couldn’t even get food out of the camper cupboard for myself because I couldnt lift my arms above my head.

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EastMT

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We need someone to do a “live hunt” with all crappy cheap equipment. May need censored, but I’m sure they can get it done haha.
 
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REI XT85 backpack

used this for years until upgrading toa kifaru pack
If your packing 50 pounds or under for under an hour and a half it was actually a great pack.
 

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spur60

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hauled my goat out with a $40 sportsmans guide day pack last weekend. 1.5 miles.
Mystery ranch pop up 28 for next year.
 

Abonnema

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First timer here. You asked for a JanSport here it is. Didn't get a harvest but handled 6 days of gear (~55lbs.) plenty well. Do I get bonus points or a deduction for the rainbow patches?
 
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Kelty Redcloud 90


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Cabelas minimalist frame pack that I bought for 2020 season. I packed out 2 bulls with this piece of junk. Making the switch to Exo!
 

Michael54

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The real question should be "How many years in a row have you used a sh!%%y pack before you upgraded?" Seems the worse the pack the quicker the upgrade. Also if you used it for 5+ years can you truly consider if a bad pack?
 

Diesel

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Not a pic with an animal but I was cleaning out my shop yesterday and wanted to bring this thread back to life.

A real gem of a pack here! $100 to your door if you too would like a real hunting experience 🤣. That hip belt make we wince even today.

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That's my pack!!! Same color even. I still have it.

Packed a bull out with backstraps and neck meat in the bag, head and horns strapped to the back and dragging both hinds behind. I have never been so exhausted in my life.

Back then that was considered a good pack.
 
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That's my pack!!! Same color even. I still have it.

Packed a bull out with backstraps and neck meat in the bag, head and horns strapped to the back and dragging both hinds behind. I have never been so exhausted in my life.

Back then that was considered a good pack.
Ouch... you earned that bull!
 
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