what size bag?

[Scotty82b]

So going on a guided caribou hunt in about 2 years. I’m new to hunting with packs. still looking at all the makers trying to decide. my dilemma is right now this will be my only pack for foreseeable future. I know i don’t need as much room on a guided as i would unguided. but if i wanted one that will do both what size should i be looking at.


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[Bubblehide]

You need to ask yourself how many days will your trips in the backcountry last?

 

[mtwarden]

Good hunting packs will cinch up readily when you need less volume (ie on a day hunt); so if you're going to err, best to err a little on the larger size. Hard to add volume to a bag when you need it

Also many pack frames will allow using multiple bags, from small to large- Stone Glacier for one.

 

[Scotty82b]

You need to ask yourself how many days will your trips in the backcountry last?

hunts will probably range from 5-10 days with occasional shorter weekend hunts


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[Jbxl20]

IMO Bigger bag the better. Just make sure the frame properly fits. I have an EXO k3 6400. I definitely don’t “need” the 6400 for 5 day trips but the extra room is a nice option.

 

[Bubblehide]

hunts will probably range from 5-10 days with occasional shorter weekend hunts


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I would be looking at 7000 ci and up bags for a 10 day hunt. Yes you can get away with smaller, but it is nice to have some extra volume for colder hunts

 

[Scotty82b]

Good hunting packs will cinch up readily when you need less volume (ie on a day hunt); so if you're going to err, best to err a little on the larger size. Hard to add volume to a bag when you need it

Also many pack frames will allow using multiple bags, from small to large- Stone Glacier for one.

i’m also looking at that. but would want the big bag first. and if financially down the road i can get smaller bag i will.


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[Gone4Days]

Depends on the rest of your gear. Do you own ultralight, very packable gear? if not get as big as you can go in the pack you end up choosing.

 

[Jbxl20]

I debated back and forth on getting a smaller bag than the 6400. I realized I didn’t need a smaller bag for that frame and Instead I ended buying a kuiu venture 2300 daypack.

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

Find out exactly what the outfitter provides and will already have setup. Then go from there.

Pack bags are not that expensive. Do a side hustle and get a big day for long hunts and a smaller bag for regular hunts.