Hopefully this doesn't end up too long winded but here goes.
So I'm mostly a day hunter with a single 3-5 day trip every year. With that said for the last couple years I've been searching for the "perfect pack". my current set up is the bt3 and I really like it but wish there was a way to access the main back without undoing the lid. I tried the t1 and t2 but for some reason can't stand all the excess material when not mostly loaded.
In reading all the posts here and staring at Kifarus website for hours on end I think I've finally dreamed up my perfect pack!!! I think a slightly taller 22 mag with a top opening and strap like the timberline series would be the ticket! I guess it would be a mountain warrior with no front pocket and pals webbing on the panel but add the side pockets like the timberline. Keep the main bag in the 3500 ci range then you could add a medium and large belt pouch to the panel, mediums below the side pockets and a guide lid and you'd have close to a 6000 ci pack. Oh and of course 3 compression straps!
I've also thought about the nomad and a cargo panel. Then add a lid and camp big for the big trips. People seem to like that set up.
Anyone agree or am I flying solo!? Obviously I'm not on the ultralight bandwagon here but I think this would be a good setup.
So I'm mostly a day hunter with a single 3-5 day trip every year. With that said for the last couple years I've been searching for the "perfect pack". my current set up is the bt3 and I really like it but wish there was a way to access the main back without undoing the lid. I tried the t1 and t2 but for some reason can't stand all the excess material when not mostly loaded.
In reading all the posts here and staring at Kifarus website for hours on end I think I've finally dreamed up my perfect pack!!! I think a slightly taller 22 mag with a top opening and strap like the timberline series would be the ticket! I guess it would be a mountain warrior with no front pocket and pals webbing on the panel but add the side pockets like the timberline. Keep the main bag in the 3500 ci range then you could add a medium and large belt pouch to the panel, mediums below the side pockets and a guide lid and you'd have close to a 6000 ci pack. Oh and of course 3 compression straps!
I've also thought about the nomad and a cargo panel. Then add a lid and camp big for the big trips. People seem to like that set up.
Anyone agree or am I flying solo!? Obviously I'm not on the ultralight bandwagon here but I think this would be a good setup.