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looking for a new day pack( 2 replace old 1, have another pack with scabbard(x1) would be using for the long haul maybe 20 pounds of gear, looking for comfort!! what do ya say
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I like my Kifaru Spike Camp, I have an older one. Lot's of room, holds a bladder, good profile, reversible soft fleece panels for the outside, and the Gunbearer for carrying a rifle hands-free.
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Hard to say anything bad about the spike Camp! I bought the Horn Hunter Full Curl combo last year and love it for everything from day hunts to week trips. USA made as well which matters to me. For the money and if no hauling the Camelback day packs are well made and niceley laid out.
Good Shooting!
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Nimrod pack. Made here in Washington state. Comfortable, quiet. Lots of pockets, and very versatile. The top part can be detached, leaving me with just the waist pack & suspenders for smaller loads. I keep the top part empty except for a game bag and a water bladder, leaving room for boned out meat. http://www.nimrodpacks.com/Guy
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Sold off my x1 as they don't carry weight very well and didn't like the scabbard hitting my legs going down hills. I added a leather scabbard to my Crew Cab and works much better. Maybe more robust then what your are looking for as it is hefty.
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Mystery Ranch Dragon slayer.
Worked fine in September packing a moose font shoulder to the truck. Thankfuly the game cart was in the truck, so the rest of the moose got to roll home.
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Dana Big Horn I picked up cheap on CL was great. Took a break at a great spot above a river we crossed every day. Had to be prepared to spend the night or pack out an elk. Loved the way it seemed to fold inward with a light load. When I packed out camp it amazed me just how much volume it had.
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REI Flash 65. Comfy as they come and the frame handles the weight better than both Badlands packs I have owned as well as being quite a bit larger and lighter. But they are not for sale anymore. Just over 3 pounds. Handles 60 lbs quite well.
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What Smokepole said, Kifaru Spike Camp w/ Gun Bearer. It can be modified with outside pockets as desired. I've got one on it's left side, but not the right side, for instance. It will carry far more weight than I'll ever need. No problems when trying to sneak through heavy cover either. E
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My day pack is the same as my overnight pack. Kifaru Longhunter. I'll still have a few mile pack out on a day hunt, so I want something that can handle a load.
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thanks guys for the info, will check out some of the packs!!!
happy turkey day
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Anybody runnin a Camelbak Trizip? Its a slightly smaller MR Dragon Slayer clone complete with MR futura harness system. http://www.camelbak.com/Military-Tactical/Packs/TriZip.aspxYou can find em on line for approx $200, seems like a good deal. Lots of good reviews among the tactical crowd, anybody hunt with one?
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If anybody is looking for a good quality, basic daysack, I can highly recommend the Karrimor SF Delta 35 http://www.lakelandbushcraft.co.uk/acatalog/Karrimor_SF.html It has a 35l capactity which is approx 2100cubic inches and retails for the equivalent of $100 to $120 in most places over here, but would be a bit cheaper if sent to the US as the retailer should be knock off the VAT (sales tax)..
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That is an interesting pack, I might have to look into it. It does not say what kind of a frame they have if any?
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Nimrod pack. Made here in Washington state. Comfortable, quiet. Lots of pockets, and very versatile. The top part can be detached, leaving me with just the waist pack & suspenders for smaller loads. I keep the top part empty except for a game bag and a water bladder, leaving room for boned out meat. http://www.nimrodpacks.com/Guy Guy Love that Rifle scope combo!
Your Every Liberal vote promotes Socialism and is an attack on the Second Amendment. You will suffer the consequences.
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Dana Big Horn I picked up cheap on CL was great. Took a break at a great spot above a river we crossed every day. Had to be prepared to spend the night or pack out an elk. Loved the way it seemed to fold inward with a light load. When I packed out camp it amazed me just how much volume it had. Diggin that Sling! It's what I run on my rifles..
Your Every Liberal vote promotes Socialism and is an attack on the Second Amendment. You will suffer the consequences.
GOA,Idaho2AIAlliance,AmericanFirearmsAssociation,IdahoTrappersAssociation,FoundationForWildlifeManagement ID and MT.
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I have the smaller Delta 25 (same basic design) and that doesn't have a frame so I presume the 35 doesn't either. Be aware that there are now two "Karrimor" involved in outdoor gear here in the UK. "Karrimor" is focused on the general outdoor market and covers everything from the cheap end up to decent quality items. "Karrimor SF" is a "spin off" company now run separately and markets more for the Military and Police. Personally I think the quality of their kit is higher than the civilian brand, and they will also do bespoke work as well.. For more info, see http://www.karrimorsf.com/Edited to add, if you want a frame (although a basic one) take a look at the slightly bigger KarrimorSF Sabre 45 This also has the fixing needed to add side pouches if required. These side pouches come in a couple of different configurations but information on the basic ones can be seen here: http://www.karrimorsf.com/index.php/load-carriage/side-pockets-pair.htmlThe basic pouches can also be zipped together and used as a small daysack. A separate yoke is available for this: This duplicates the functionality of the British Army Issue PLCE bergan and webbing, and to be honest I am not too sure how useful it would really be to a civillian. The basic pack costs around $180 over here, and again should be a kit cheaper if sent to the US as VAT (20%) should be knocked off.. Regards, Peter
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[img:center] [/img] Aside from being alittle heavy I'd take my Blacks Creek Alaskan to hell and back and wouldn't worry about it.. In all Honestly it handles an elk quarter better than any pack I've ever owned.. Boned out meat, well thats a different story. But Meat on the bone elk quarter and I'm a happy camper! Last years bull, as you can see head and horns, rifle, one front quarter and backstraps.. I wish I had a Pack in Mtn Bike mode pic as I'll put barrell into water bottle holder the strap around my scope goes under the front of scope and strapped down for hands free carry.. Can hit the breaks jump off reach over shoulder and grab rifle, chamber and shoot.. Hands free into and outa woods in the dark. Kifaru makes a universal Gun Bearer that can also be run on any pack.. I like the Gun Bearer
Your Every Liberal vote promotes Socialism and is an attack on the Second Amendment. You will suffer the consequences.
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