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Both the Snugpack rocket and Sleeka are totally frame less but have substantial padding against the back. Suppose one could also add a sleeping pad to make it more rigid but I carry about 42lbs on occasion with no discomfort and nothing added for support. The Sleeka35 is a day pack and usually carry about 20lbs in it.
i love my maxpediton condorII. it works good for me cause of all the molle straps it has on the outside, it allows me to be modular. i love the size, its small enough to take out for a little day hike or big enough to take on a 3 day adventure. the condura fabric is super tough! i mean ive gone through bushes, thorns, scraped up against jagged rocks and theres not one stitching that has come undone yet.
If I was going to throw down some cash for a pack, then I would go for a McHale.
http://www.mchalepacks.com/
Otherwise, I look for packs that are under 3 lbs and can carry up to 40 lbs. I usually only need to carry 30lbs, so a 40 lb capacity is sufficient.
Im using a large tobago MOLLE bag from voodoo tactical right now (i gave 60 bucks for it). I have heard alot of people say they have had problems with voodoo tactical but the bag i have is realy well made and its taken ALOT of abuse...its overkill sometimes as far as space goes but it does the job realy well. I might start looking into getting a smaller maxpedition soon. I realy like the condor packs they have.
I still use my Maxpedition Falcon II as my light pack.
Just got a CamelBak BFM large hydration cargo pack as a medium pack. Haven't even used it yet.
I have so many large packs I can't count 'em. :innocent:
I have Savotta Rajapartio(frontier patrol) with built-in frame. Used by our Border guard patrols. I just love it. Cost me about 200e. The pack There is a picture and presentation.
My favorite packs were made by a company called Bridger Mountain Backpacks. They were bought out awhile back and the new owner stopped making their packs. There is no current source for them that I know of. I have 4 of their packs from a lumbar pack to a couple of medium sized day packs. I paid $10 each on clearance at a discount sporting goods store in Salt Lake City. One of the best deals I ever made.
I also have a Kelty Tongass that I like a lot. It too is a small daypack, but it has some pretty inteligently designed features.
For hiking trips that are not hunting related and/or where I'm trying to go ultra lightweight I have a older Wenzel backpack that has gone through heck and back and has held up quite well. It isn't very good if your trying to pack a lot of weight, but for 3+ day hiking trips it is pretty dang nice.
For more extended trips (4+ days) and/or if I plan on packing out any large quantities of meat I have a Badlands 2800. It is quite comfortable loaded down and the "batwing" design that lets you keep your gear and your meat all together yet seperated is pretty sweet.
Medium Alice w/o frame.
Gregory day pack.
Large ALICE Pack, favorite because it is what i have. I did replace the shoulder straps with Spec-Ops straps, because they are longer and more comfortable. Being a big guy (6'5", 300 lbs.) I have trouble finding a comfortable pack for my manly frame.
I use a Molle Large Assault Pack for a hunting pack, not a large pack but once again has the longer shoulder straps
I use an old lg alice pack, I like it because it was free.
Hey, Sourdough. I completely forgot to ask you. How do you pack out a sheep in relays? If you are packing some of it say 10 miles and then going back and getting the rest to bring up 10 miles how do you keep both ends of the relay safe from animals eating your kill? Am I understanding the relay correctly?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sourdough
Tad Gear F.a.s.t pack. Its got a lot of room, a lot of molle straps, and its durable. http://img10.shop-pro.jp/PA01050/224...t/10454994.jpg
Planning to get a Maxpedition Vulture-II pack pretty soon.
No question: A French F1 Rucksack.
Tough as nails, super-simple, super-cheap, comfortable to wear, and holds a ton.
For medium sized loads my favorite pack is my Camelbak BFM.
For larger load outs it's my Snugpak Bergen.
For me my choise is the Eberlestock G4 "operator" backpack It has plenty of room for my stuff. plus two sleeves built in for hydration systems, and it has a gun bag capable of carrying up to a 60" long gun. Plus it has Boo-ku Molle straps, for carrying extra Magazines of Ammo, for your favorite .223 rifle. It is a beefy bag, at 10 lbs. empty loaded weight should put it at about 70-80 lbs. but who cares when its your butt on the line if you want to survive you don't quibble about weight. You can hit there web-site and but the bag or you can get at many sporting goods stores Including scheels, or buy it from uscav.com. starting at 399.00 it is not a bad bag at all. best of all It's made in AMERICA. Boise Idaho to be exact.
70 pounds loaded huh? I'd hoss that anchor about as far as the truck.
To big of a price tag & who hauls 70 lbs. of gear? Who do you think you are? Colin Fletcher? :cool2:Quote:
Originally Posted by jesse james turner
All I carry it to is my Polaris Ranger 6 by 6. I'll let it carry it the rest of the way.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarge47
My ALICE. Medium-sized, cause I don't like 'em too big or too small. She's cheap, sturdy, and dependable. I can do things to her that my friends would never dream of doing to their high-dollar trophy pieces, and she looks just as good or better when I'm done. She may be a little scuffed on the corners and frayed on the edges, but I wouldn't trade her for the latest lightweight model if you paid me.