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RE: Elk Pack?

wannaBelkhuntin — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:09:13 GMT

I have been to Colorado the last 2 years and used a Cabela's pack @ 2100 cubic inches, I purchased a Badlands 2200 this year for this years hunt. The Badlands is a couple pounds lighter which hiking the Mountains of Colorado is very important, it also seems to ride better and carry a load better. I also believe the Cabela's pack is better for me for my Whitetail hunting though,although I can't give a reason why.[Maybe familiarity] The Badlands also has a great warranty, plus they have 4-5 other packs that may fill your needs. Being new to this site I am unsure of rules concerning adding a link so if you would like more info you can PM me. I have also heard great thing about the Kifaru and Eberlestock packs

RE: Elk Pack?

FL_Cracker — Tue, 06 May 2008 08:07:54 GMT

If you can, check out Kifaru. The owner and designer is a hardcore elk (bow) hunter as well as making a lot of top quality packs and equipment for the military. My bro took a Kifaru pack with him to Afghanastan on a hunting trip and it worked much better than anything he's ever used before. He was probably toting an upwards of 150 pounds of gear in it too.

http://www.kifaru.net/

RE: Elk Pack?

johnlorihughes — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:16:15 GMT

Any particular brands or styles that are better for my main pack & my day pack? Been researching and just wanted to know what is out there and what people are saying? I live in Washington state and it will be rainy more than cold but very wet!

RE: Elk Pack?

johnlorihughes — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:13:18 GMT

Any particular brand that is better than other for my main pack & for my day pack?

RE: Elk Pack?

pabowhunter — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:49:55 GMT

Sounds like you have a good hunt ahead of you. I'm not real sure if your asking about a day pack or one to pack in with. I bring a day pack and an aluminum pack frame only (storage compartments removed). But then I'm not hauling camp in on my back either.

For basics on a day pack a water bladder is a must. I like one that'll hold up to ~2 liters, if anything you don't need to fill it all the way. Side pockets are nice to keep things used more often easier to locate. Many of them have a larger pouch on the back that's great for folded up USGS maps. The pack I have has a lower section that can be removed if the extra storage isn't needed. I typically leave that part off. But there are times when extra clothing is a must. The lower section also has the waist strap on it to help with the extra weight/bulk.

Another thing I like is a place to fasten your bow to it. There's times what you need both hands free, like on a horse or steep hills. Some packs have side loops and even a center loop/clip for clothing that could be used to clip your bow on. Speaking about clips, one to hold the shoulder straps togather across your chest is also nice to have.

Best of luck on your hunt! Where you heading?

RE: Elk Pack?

FL_Cracker — Mon, 05 May 2008 17:02:09 GMT

If I were to go Elk hunting tomorrow, here's what I'd pack:

PaBowhunter aka Adam....

Then I'd also include:

Clothing:

*Something warm in Mossy Oak New Break Up.
*Lightweight, comfortable boots...
*Extra boot socks.

Huntingwise:

*Weapon and extra ammo.
*Backup weapon - (Kimber 1911 (.45acp))
*Good knife.
*Some Cow Urine attractant.

Navigation:

*Compass and an extra compass.
*Maps of the area.
*GPS.
*Extra batteries for the GPS.

Communication:

*Handheld radio & cell phone.

Survival gear:

*Entrenching tool with axe and saw attachments.
*See knife and sharpener.
*Rope
*space blanket
*water purification tablets.
*kindling for fire (dryer lint and cotton balls doused in vasoline).
*Flint rock
*mirror, fishing hooks and line, small pen and waterproof paper.
*Toilet paper

These are the essentials I'd make sure I had lined up before an extended hunting/camping trip. Good luck! I hope to make a trip out west in the next year or so myself.

Elk Pack?

johnlorihughes — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:54:39 GMT

Trying to collect some gear for this Elk season! What do you all think is the best Elk pack? I will be doing some hiking in about 5 miles and setting up base camp and then doing day trips from there! I will use it for my deer pack also but I don't see that as being a problem.

Thanks for the insight!