what do you carry your gear in?

**SARKY** · 09-15-2008, 10:37 PM

My main bag is a Kifaru Navigator (4000 cuin) I have a 6 liter water bladder in it. docked to the Navigator is a Kifaru E&E pack (1000 cuin). You really need to check out the Kifaru on line catalog, their dock and lock system is just plain cool.
for short hauls I use a camelbak motherlode
for everyday use (around town) I use a Maxpedition Jumbo versipack

**crashdive123** · 09-15-2008, 10:50 PM

I looked at the Kifaru site. Nice gear, but a bit expensive for my taste.

**sh4d0wm4573ri7** · 09-16-2008, 12:10 AM

I have several packs a kelty a few daypacks and several fanny packs

**Bibow** · 09-16-2008, 09:32 PM

normally just pockets for hunting but anything else i use my nato rucksack

**HaroldB** · 09-19-2008, 02:29 AM

Originally Posted by tonester

im thinking about getting a maxpedition PYGMY FALCON-II™ or a camelbak, not sure what model. whats your guys take on them? what do you guys and gals use to carry your gear?

Maxpedition packs are GREAT!
Just add a bladder bag for water and you've got it all

**h8mtv** · 09-20-2008, 03:24 PM

I have a Maxpedition Condor II I carry daily. It cinches down for when it is empty and expands out a ton. Carries nicely, I highly reccomend it. I also have a Blackwater 3 day pack for longer trips. If you have ALOT of clothing and stuff the USGI pack is great and it has a frame. I have 3 sleep system carriers and I sometimes use the 3 SSC's on the frame to separate out my gear, not even using the main ruck.

**klkak** · 09-20-2008, 05:39 PM

I reckon I'll chime in. Any time I step into the woods I'm wearing an Air force pilots vest loaded with my kit. If I'm gonna be out for a bit I also have an older model Dakine Poacher pack.

**tonester** · 09-21-2008, 02:45 AM

Originally Posted by HaroldB

Maxpedition packs are GREAT!
Just add a bladder bag for water and you've got it all

my condor II just came in and i love it! cant wait to get a water bladder for it and put it to some use!

**tsitenha** · 09-21-2008, 07:13 PM

I use an old style Woods canvass hunters pack when trail walking alone or a Woods canoe pack if in a canoe.

**tonester** · 10-07-2008, 08:18 AM

i took my maxpedition condor II backpack on a day hike this weekend. it fit everything i needed to take and still had some room left.
within the first 20 min of the hike the pack started to bother my back a little, but with a little adjusting of the straps it felt perfect... there were a few times i even forgot it was on my back! very good backpack! heres a pic with some knives i took.

**Rick** · 10-07-2008, 08:24 AM

Alice pack for longer trips. North face for 1 or 2 dayers. Camelback Goblin for day hikes.

**johngunguy** · 10-24-2008, 07:52 PM

I purchased a Max Jumbo which I like pretty well. It carries my stuff better than the Walmart book bag I used to use. We don't camp any more but I like to carry some emergency items when on trips and vacation just in case something breaks or we need a decent knife. I carry a fixed blade Buck knife in the large section as well as my holster with the pistol de jour.

The small pockets are great for storing all those small items that just get lost when tossed in a large bag. I keep a Heinie can pot and alcohol stove in the water bottle slot. IT fits tight which helps keep it in place and stable. Makes a nice cup of tea or coffee when out for a ride in the country or mountains.

John

**tonester** · 10-27-2008, 05:28 AM

Originally Posted by johngunguy

I purchased a Max Jumbo which I like pretty well. It carries my stuff better than the Walmart book bag I used to use. We don't camp any more but I like to carry some emergency items when on trips and vacation just in case something breaks or we need a decent knife. I carry a fixed blade Buck knife in the large section as well as my holster with the pistol de jour.

The small pockets are great for storing all those small items that just get lost when tossed in a large bag. I keep a Heinie can pot and alcohol stove in the water bottle slot. IT fits tight which helps keep it in place and stable. Makes a nice cup of tea or coffee when out for a ride in the country or mountains.

John

good choice johngunguy. i own a maxpedition condor II backpack and i love it. i just got a great deal on a falcon II. cant wait to take it on some outdoor treks! here some pics.

**nickeynova** · 11-07-2008, 06:17 PM

i had recently bought molle ruck pack, nice n big w plenty room for all the stuff needed, it was cheap to boot. militarl surplus. i have used one before, they r very nice.

**Aikidoka** · 11-19-2008, 11:22 PM

I was looking to get a Camelbak Talon but no dealers in my area ever had one in stock, and I didnt want to order one based on a picture from a website. I wound up getting a 5.11 RUSH 24. Its the perfect size for me to set up my G.H.B.

**fishpole** · 11-20-2008, 11:15 AM

when im hunting i have a lightwieght internal frame pack that fit quite a bit of gear and has room for my fuel and camp stove, a brush saw, extra clothing and still has room to spare for other essentails...like a really good sandwhich for the hunt lol.
as for backpacking i have a external framepack made by jansport its an older model im not even sure they still sell it but i love the thing. hasnt failed me yet!