Recommend me a backpack

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Going elk hunting up north for a week at the cabin. Two of those nights we intend to go hiking back in the hills, and will be camping for two nights in the bush.

Recommend me a good pack capable of holding all gear and tying down quarters/heads.

Will be taking:
small one man tent
thermorest
sleeping bag
food/water
rifle/ammo
binos/rangefinder
essentials
 
What is your budget? They range from cheap, garbage to very good quality but expensive.

Just remember, if you spend the money now and take care of it, you should have it for a lifetime.
 
Kifaru for expensive, milsurp ALICE Pack for cheap, inbetween Milsurp MOLLE 2. All have frames that will allow you to tie your meat to them to haul it out in a few relays.
 
You should be able to get away with a midsize pack...maybe 45-50 litres. Most of what you will be carrying will be food and water...underwear and socks. If you haven't done a lot of this type of packing people tend to overload. Since you will hiking in the hills, lighter clothing layers are important...keeps weight down and will keep you dry and comfortable.. Make sure you know available water sources as water can be your heaviest and most essential item.
Arc'teryx, Deuter, MEC are all good packs....lots of 3 day surplus assault packs on Ebay as well. Padded shoulders, framed and good waste belt essential. A molle style packs allows for the addition of pouches to customize your load out. Good luck....
 
I've used Eberlestock, Mystery Ranch and Kifaru as dedicated hunting/meat hauling packs and Kifaru is what I stuck with. I am using the bikini frame and a high camp bag, although when hauling meat just the meat shelf and grab-it with some lashing is all you need.

The Eberlestock was a nice pack to hunt out of but for me when the load got above 50-60 lbs it sucked. I couldn't love the Mystery Ranch, no fault of the packs, it just wasn't the best for me. Kifaru is what made me happy.
 
i used for chamois a millet isard backpack and i was able to put the chamois and the gear in but this is not an elk for sure.

but again and it s a shame but BUM is right ...

you ll certainly need a frame where you can add a small pack in. a good frame will brek your back before it breaks.
 
If you don't plan on being a dedicated backpack hunter and your main objective is to occasionally pack some heavy loads and you don't want to shell out $700 for a high-end pack, then the Cabela's Alaskan is a good option. It's tough, cheap and surprisingly comfortable. If you can find a gently used Camp Trails external frame that would be another great option.
 
I just picked up A Eberlestock Mainframe Might be perfect for yours needs strap a Dry bag to it and put all your gear in that drop the bag and theres your meat hauler


PS: Eberlestock dose make a bag that zips onto the Mainframe that might be another option instead of the Drybag
 
MEC does sell good equipment and I've talked to their higher ups about their hunting policy.... "we don't have a policy" is the answer. In the Victoria store I've had surprising support when I'm in doing a last minute shop before a week long sheep or goat hunt. They do love their granola though......

OP- you have two choices in my mind. Sheephunter's advice is very solid and cost effective. Mine is to buy a Mystery Ranch but a much more expensive choice. Think about how much you will use the pack over the next 10 years and decide.
 
medvedqc said:
i used for chamois a millet isard backpack and i was able to put the chamois and the gear in but this is not an elk for sure.

but again and it s a shame but BUM is right ...

you ll certainly need a frame where you can add a small pack in. a good frame will brek your back before it breaks.
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I'm not always right, but I am always 4 hours ahead buddy!
 
jaydog said:
MEC does sell good equipment and I've talked to their higher ups about their hunting policy.... "we don't have a policy" is the answer. In the Victoria store I've had surprising support when I'm in doing a last minute shop before a week long sheep or goat hunt. They do love their granola though......

OP- you have two choices in my mind. Sheephunter's advice is very solid and cost effective. Mine is to buy a Mystery Ranch but a much more expensive choice. Think about how much you will use the pack over the next 10 years and decide.
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you can be blind but supporting those organisations like the sierra club, david suzuki, big wild etc is not a neutral position to say the least lol ...
 
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