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I ordered my packs today and they said they'd ship USPS in Montana......I'm at a PO Box so pretty much NEED it shipped USPS. I'm hoping that there was no miscommunication and its actually comin USPS.....
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Man I wish these were in some other color than Black! I would have ordered one first thing this morning for sure. I wonder if I could spray paint my own camo pattern on a crew cab?
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I actually prefered black....heh. Bonus for me!!
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Can anyone compare the Crew Cab to a K Longhunter. Thanks Duane
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Wow.....worlds apart.......
Crewcab is a very modular pack while the Longhunter is closer resemblance to a pack like the Behemoth or Scorpius.
The NICE frame system is a very cool concept in itself....
Do a search for Crewcab on here...there are some good pics and you'll get an idea of some of the differences.
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Rack thanks for the info. Ive checked out some of the info, but seems that some guys are saying the MR is stiff. How do they compare for fit. Thanks DOO
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I found the Kifaru too long for me.....the MR definatly are a bit 'shorter' in the frame but the adjustable yoke works well for me. It seems to come down to personal choice on what guys like.
MR NICE frames are very stiff, but mine carries like an internal frame pack when I'm wearing it.....and the belts are built much better IMO....
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Rack thanks Again. How about sizing. Im like right at 5'9" Do I need a small or medium Yoke. Also would a crew cab fit on a fella in a saddle. DOOO
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The NICE frame most likely would be okay on a saddle......I hate wearing a pack on a saddle for long periods but since the NICE frame is kinda 'short' it doesnt hang too low and would work well I'd think.....
I'm not sure how they are sized....but I'm sure MR will chime in....all I know is I'm 6' and 180lbs and I'm a size medium.
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Dewy,
Where in MT are you? If your down in this area I would suggest a trip into Mystery Ranch to take a look. You will probably be a small yoke but its nice to get fit by the boys at MR. A CC would work great on a horse. It is a short pack which should ride above your saddle. It might be awkward in the hip belt (as in it might ride up) but you could probably keep it loose to compensate.
"It's my main love for all things Ackley. Plus the dude was cool before cool was cool."
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Kenaiking Thanks for the info, Been thinking about this for a while and now with the sale, was thinking of trying one out. IM up in Kalispell. According to the chart Im right between a small and med. DEWY
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I went for it and ordered the CC! I figure I can sell the bag if I don't like the black - hard to pass up a deal like this. I will use this pack on my very first Elk hunt this fall!
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Will a bone-in elk hindquarter (no spine or ribs, just the big "drumstick") slip into a Crew Cab, or do you need to use a load sling? If not the rear haunch, how about a front shoulder?
Just thinking about that first load out.
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Wahoo!! Just ordered a Scorpius!!
I was going to order a Grizzly later this year, hope this one works out.
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How about two bone-in hindquarters?
Or a hind quarter, a front shoulder, and a euro mount?
What about an entire antelope?
The Crew Cab does it all!
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Quit bragging!!! :-)
Well I got my behemoth ordered so now I have that and the crewcab.
All I need now are new knees.
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MR,
How do the Manticore and CC compare?
They can both haul 120 lbs?
How do their roles differ?
Is there a pocket for hydration on either?
Is there a place to attache a rifle?
What is the difference between the guide frame in the
Orion and the NICE in the CC or Manticore?
One hauls 120 lbs while the other hauls 80 lbs.
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Manticore is 4200 Cubic Inches.... 3 Zip design.... very easy to pack and to access.
The Crew Cab is very versatile... from 1900 to 5000 cubic inches and will handle just about any awkward load......
Both of these packs connect to the NICE Frame..... which really has an unlimited weight carrying ability......
The Question is not how much the packs can haul...... it's how much YOU can haul.
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