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Looking at a new pack for hunting Roosevelt's elk. I'm not camping, but moving 4-5 miles on foot in a walk-in area then packing meat out. Spot and stalk style hunting.
Any thoughts on this one?
Thanks,
Okie John
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Since nobody has answered I'll bite.
I haven't used the new MR frame. I have two packs with the NICE frame.
MR packs are heavy. For day hunting and possibly throwing a quarter on, there are better packs around for the money IMO.
I also don't find them to be as comfortable as many say, but that might just be me.
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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I'm hoping to make it out to idaho elk/mule deer hunting and need a new pack.
watching lots of randy newberg videos on youtube it's all mystery ranch, they look durable and I like the idea of being able to carry out the first 1/4 on the first trip back to the truck/camp vs hiking back with a daypack THEN hiking back with a frame pack. In a recent video he was using the cabinet but when asked he said he still prefers the metcalf.
i would check out his forums or rokslide for more MR info and used deals.
bellydeep: what pack would you suggest? I was going to go MR but everyone has the medium frameand I imagine I'm going to measure out for a small frame so don't want to drop $300-400 then have something that doesn't fit quite right
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I have a new Cabinet. It is a great day pack. I opt for my Metcalf when I might possibly be hauling elk quarters. I have both in the new Gen2 frame and two Metcalfs in the old NICE frame. Love both the Metcalf and the Cabinet, and I really like the new frame.
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bellydeep: what pack would you suggest? I was going to go MR but everyone has the medium frameand I imagine I'm going to measure out for a small frame so don't want to drop $300-400 then have something that doesn't fit quite right
I've really been liking my Kuiu Icon Pro 1850 for day hunts the last couple years. It is light and very compact. Once you shoot something it's easy to pull the bag away from the frame, slide the meat in, and cinch it all back down. I've tried (and sold) a bunch of packs in the last several years. A few models of Badlands, a couple Eberlestocks, a Blacks Creek, and a Sitka. I've kept my MR packs because they are super quality (tough!) and do a decent job. They are kind of my 'ol trusty. But they are heavy and unnecessary for most day hunts. I haven't carried the MR on a day hunt since I bought the Kuiu and have not lusted after another day pack since (which says a lot because I'm kind of a pack fanatic). The Kuiu packs are expensive but they run a 30% off sale a couple times a year. That gets their price down to about $300
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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I have a new Cabinet. It is a great day pack. I opt for my Metcalf when I might possibly be hauling elk quarters. I have both in the new Gen2 frame and two Metcalfs in the old NICE frame. Love both the Metcalf and the Cabinet, and I really like the new frame. Does the new frame actually carry better or is it just lighter? I have a Longbow and a Metcalf on the old frame. The Metcalf has the MR load lifters; for the Longbow I bought an aftermarket kit.
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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Kuiu is having a 30% off sale right now! It's only four days, November 17-20. They'll be getting part of my check. I own the icon pro 7200 but haven't packed out an animal in it yet. I also have the Yukon rain pants and jacket, the best rain gear I have ever worn.
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Take a good look at Seek Outside packs.
Great stuff as well.
Awesome customer service also.
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i'm an easterner so pardon my ignorance: what are the MR load lifters?
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I have a new Cabinet. It is a great day pack. I opt for my Metcalf when I might possibly be hauling elk quarters. I have both in the new Gen2 frame and two Metcalfs in the old NICE frame. Love both the Metcalf and the Cabinet, and I really like the new frame. Does the new frame actually carry better or is it just lighter? I have a Longbow and a Metcalf on the old frame. The Metcalf has the MR load lifters; for the Longbow I bought an aftermarket kit. I think it carries better, in addition to being lighter. It is slightly smaller in dimensions. The frame forms better to the back. The waist belt has really improved. The load lifters/stabilizers are not as cumbersome as the old model.
My name is Randy Newberg and I approved this post. What is written is my opinion, and my opinion only.
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i'm an easterner so pardon my ignorance: what are the MR load lifters? These: http://ovinnovations.com/products/g2-load-lifter-panel-llpThe original packs didn't have them. Tends to get uncomfortable with a heavy load for tall guys. I'm 6' but have a long torso.
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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My day pack is my meat hauler. Why run two different packs when one can do it all? Just compress it down and go...
As to the load lifters, they are a part of the pack and are very important when carrying heavy loads (not specific to one brand).
YMMv
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