Ok so then now the question is, I like the packs and prices of Kuiu better than Mystery Ranch, but I thought I was settled on the Mystery Ranch Guide Light frame until I have some quite extensive research on Kuiu frames. Seems like they have reviews of handling a load better than the guide lite...
So are pretty much all major bags and frames interchangeable? And I heard the MR guide light mt frame is a good frame. That’s what I was looking at, as it is quite a bit cheaper than some of the others. Can I get that frame and put another type bag on it?
Budget is around $450, I just have a hard time spending more than that on just a backpack, and I can get something like a MR Metcalf or comparable for that, but it is basically just a load hauling pack, no bells, whistles (side pockets, organizational compartments and such) and maybe I am...
And I agree I like that setup but to get it outfitted the way I would want it, I would be looking at spending 750+ on a backpack and I just don’t know if I can just that for my budget personally.
Looking for a lightweight backpacking tent preferably with 2 doors and vestibules with rain fly and footprint that will stay dry in elements. 2 or 3 person but need at least 57” floor width to accommodate our 2 pads.
So here is my dilemma, I am looking for a bag that works for both backpacking in the summer here in the east, but will also work for me when I go hunting out in the west. I only go out west 1 time a year and only been twice to Colorado and going again this year, hoping to be successful. I hike...