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High End Hunting Packs #1535478
11/25/15 03:48 AM
11/25/15 03:48 AM
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I'm looking to buy a new backpack that I can use hunting/camping. I'd like to hear comments from ya'll on your backpacks with similar features. Here's what I'm looking for:

  • Large volume (around 60 liters)
  • Internal/external frame preferred
  • Camo pattern
  • Customizable attachments
  • Lots of outer attach points/pockets
  • Prefer a military grade pack
  • Under or around $200


At this point I am considering two packs ...
Does anyone have experience / comments on these two packs?
Does anyone have a better pack?


1) Eberlestock F2 Transformer





2) USMC GEN 2 Marpat Woodland ILBE Main Pack



Last edited by Rocket62; 11/25/15 04:17 AM.



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Re: High End Hunting Packs [Re: Rocket62] #1535645
11/25/15 05:31 AM
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I stopped using a big(ger) pack two seasons ago. Found that if it was bigger I just put more heavy crap in it that I didn't need. Got tired of dragging extraneous stuff all over the woods.

Went to a smaller every day hunt pack and very happy. If I go back in where I might desire to quarter in stead of drag out, I will take a bit bigger pack

Re: High End Hunting Packs [Re: Rocket62] #1535647
11/25/15 05:33 AM
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I have an Ebrelstock, (smaller than what you're looking at) but it has been great. Very high quality

Re: High End Hunting Packs [Re: Oscarflytyer] #1535654
11/25/15 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted By: Oscarflytyer
I stopped using a big(ger) pack two seasons ago. Found that if it was bigger I just put more heavy crap in it that I didn't need. Got tired of dragging extraneous stuff all over the woods.

Went to a smaller every day hunt pack and very happy. If I go back in where I might desire to quarter in stead of drag out, I will take a bit bigger pack

I use a small pack for most hunts but if I'm going to camp overnight (or two or three) that ain't gonna work




I don't want to pass quietly into the night. I want to slide in sideways kickin and screamin
Life really is awesome ... Soak it up while you can ...
Re: High End Hunting Packs [Re: Rocket62] #1535680
11/25/15 05:54 AM
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1st looks nice, but I can vouch for the USMC ILBE...Spent a lot of time and many miles with one of those on my back. smile

Re: High End Hunting Packs [Re: mcninja] #1535699
11/25/15 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted By: mcninja
1st looks nice, but I can vouch for the USMC ILBE...Spent a lot of time and many miles with one of those on my back. smile

So it's comfortable with a decent sized load? Durable?




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Re: High End Hunting Packs [Re: Rocket62] #1535706
11/25/15 06:11 AM
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Definitely durable. And surprisingly comfortable. Just make sure you get it pulled up nice and tight up on your back. If it rides low it'll break you in half if you're carrying a bunch of weight, but if it's positioned correctly it is comfy.

Re: High End Hunting Packs [Re: Rocket62] #1535708
11/25/15 06:14 AM
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Did you use one with the additional assault pack that connects to the back?




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Re: High End Hunting Packs [Re: Rocket62] #1535716
11/25/15 06:18 AM
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I had it, but usually didn't carry them both together. That'd be a heck of a load to tote. The smaller "assault pack" is actually a decent size and what I carried to the woods with me as my hunting pack when I was still in.

Re: High End Hunting Packs [Re: Rocket62] #1535718
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Ok thanks for the info thumbup




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Life really is awesome ... Soak it up while you can ...
Re: High End Hunting Packs [Re: Rocket62] #1535721
11/25/15 06:20 AM
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Sure man. Now go kill a big one!

Re: High End Hunting Packs [Re: Rocket62] #1535724
11/25/15 06:22 AM
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I sure am gonna try, good luck to you smile




I don't want to pass quietly into the night. I want to slide in sideways kickin and screamin
Life really is awesome ... Soak it up while you can ...
Re: High End Hunting Packs [Re: Rocket62] #1535760
11/25/15 06:46 AM
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I had been looking at the Eberlestock Blue Widow, but think I may go with Kifaru. Right now, I have a Blacks Creek Canadian(no longer made). I've packed one deer out with it and used it on one elk hunt. It's great for 1-3 day type hunts.


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Re: High End Hunting Packs [Re: Rocket62] #1535767
11/25/15 06:49 AM
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Put a lot of weight and a lot of miles with the ilbe. It can take a beating and is pretty comfortable.


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Re: High End Hunting Packs [Re: Rocket62] #1535845
11/25/15 07:59 AM
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Those Kifarus look pretty danged nice!




I don't want to pass quietly into the night. I want to slide in sideways kickin and screamin
Life really is awesome ... Soak it up while you can ...
Re: High End Hunting Packs [Re: Rocket62] #1535895
11/25/15 08:30 AM
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