KIFARU TIMBERLINE 

BY Aron Snyder

5lbs 9oz’s
5,400 cubic inches of internal space,
1,800 cubic inches of exterior pockets

Dual layer 500 denier Cordura bellow sleeping bag compartment zipper,
Single layer 500 denier Cordura on everything else
Camouflage options…..Multicam, Foliage, and Olive Drab Ultralight or Aluminum frame stays
Lid options Flat Lid (standard with he pack), Hunting XTL and the normal Kifaru hunting lid.

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KUIU ICON

By Aron Snyder

5lbs 12oz’s (6000)

4lbs 9 oz's (3000)

It seems that the design intent for the Icon was simple… bring an alpine mountaineering pack to the hunting market that is very backcountry hunter friendly and functional. In order to do this, a few things needed to be accomplished.

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Barney's Alaska Pack Frame with Pinnacle Bag

By Luke Moffat 

It is no coincidence that more Alaskan guides use the Barney's pack frame than any other pack. In fact, I'd be willing to bet that more animals have hitched a ride in a Barney's pack out of the Alaskan backcountry in the past 25 years than in any other pack on the market.

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Mystery Ranch NICE 6500

By Luke Moffat

When I first began hearing about the Mystery Ranch NICE packs, I was intrigued at their versatility. With the NICE system from Mystery Ranch you have one frame that can accommodate a day pack, a meat hauler and a multi-day hunting pack. This seemed like a very space and budget conscious way to go for a high end backpack that fills many niches.

Read more: Mystery Ranch 6500