Which bag? K4 3600 or Teratorn?

[Schmo]

I have a new K4 frame. Currently have a 5000 bag on it that I got in a trade deal. I’m wanting to switch bags to either a 3600 or a Teratorn. I primarily do day hunts in November in Montana, but I typically pack an extra layer or two for different conditions, and there’s always the chance that we end up going for elk in some bad weather. I know the 3600 would handle most of what I do without issue, but could see it getting tight if we’re gearing up die bad weather and/or elk hunting in cold conditions. Is there Teratorn just going to be too much excess to deal with on day hunts?

 

[EcoastDG]

I just tuck in the wings behind main bag for day hunts. So far so good.

 

[shax2lex]

3600

 

[WeiserBucks]

3600 every time for days hunts.

 

[Coopsdaddy]

Keep the 5000 and buy something else.

 

[mtnbound]

I have a new K4 frame. Currently have a 5000 bag on it that I got in a trade deal. I’m wanting to switch bags to either a 3600 or a Teratorn. I primarily do day hunts in November in Montana, but I typically pack an extra layer or two for different conditions, and there’s always the chance that we end up going for elk in some bad weather. I know the 3600 would handle most of what I do without issue, but could see it getting tight if we’re gearing up die bad weather and/or elk hunting in cold conditions. Is there Teratorn just going to be too much excess to deal with on day hunts?

You already have a 5000, so there is no reason to buy a 3600 or a Teratorn for your needs. I have a 5000 and a TT, and have used the 3600 for several years. While I think the TT is a great bag, it's not needed for most hunters unless you are doing cold-weather, multi-day hunts, and even then, your 5000 will get the job done.

 

[ChrisAU]

Agree with the above, Teratorn is a sweet bag for cold weather hunts where you take a bunch of stuff. I mean really cold weather. I’ve done 7 day October elk hunts and plan on doing a 10 day September deer hunt with my 3600 this year. If it doesn’t fit, it doesn’t ship

 

[Xnoheros]

Teratorn is pretty versatile / I just tuck the wings in and cinch it down for day stuff - then pop it all out when I want bring a full load of gear.