DWP51
Lil-Rokslider
I have a G2 Longhunter and will be getting a new pack this spring.
Mainly 3-5 day trips where I hike in then set up camp. I will likely do a longer hunt every few years. Usually hunt from that camp, but will bivy out from there a night or two. I like the idea of a meat shelf, but am not married to it as the only way to get meat out. I plan to adjust to the situation as needed... For example if my pack is full of gear the meat shelf will be useful for a first trip out if I need it, but I might then drop my bag completely and use a lid & Grab It with the frame to get the rest of the meat out or I might then carry meat in the pack bag.
Here is my question(s):
I see concern about compression straps over the slot pockets on the Reckoning when packing a spotter or other valuable items in them. Has anyone actually had any issues with this? Real issues. The Crater & Cavern have the zippered side pocket and the compression straps go over the pocket too.
Also, does having those slot pockets stuffed with gear minimize the effectiveness of the the compression straps providing stabilization/ compression to the main bag when it counts...packing out a heavy load?
I have interest in the Reckoning, Crater, Cavern, and possibly the Fulcrum. My main concern with the Fulcrum (and thus my hesitation) is that it seems to expand outward first then up, which could be problematic when hunting with camp on my back in the thickness that is western Washington. I do realize that massive upward expansion could cause problems as well, but it is easier for me to mitigate that by lashing things to compression straps with the way that I organize my gear.
Thanks for any real wilderness experience!
Mainly 3-5 day trips where I hike in then set up camp. I will likely do a longer hunt every few years. Usually hunt from that camp, but will bivy out from there a night or two. I like the idea of a meat shelf, but am not married to it as the only way to get meat out. I plan to adjust to the situation as needed... For example if my pack is full of gear the meat shelf will be useful for a first trip out if I need it, but I might then drop my bag completely and use a lid & Grab It with the frame to get the rest of the meat out or I might then carry meat in the pack bag.
Here is my question(s):
I see concern about compression straps over the slot pockets on the Reckoning when packing a spotter or other valuable items in them. Has anyone actually had any issues with this? Real issues. The Crater & Cavern have the zippered side pocket and the compression straps go over the pocket too.
Also, does having those slot pockets stuffed with gear minimize the effectiveness of the the compression straps providing stabilization/ compression to the main bag when it counts...packing out a heavy load?
I have interest in the Reckoning, Crater, Cavern, and possibly the Fulcrum. My main concern with the Fulcrum (and thus my hesitation) is that it seems to expand outward first then up, which could be problematic when hunting with camp on my back in the thickness that is western Washington. I do realize that massive upward expansion could cause problems as well, but it is easier for me to mitigate that by lashing things to compression straps with the way that I organize my gear.
Thanks for any real wilderness experience!
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