I am trying to gear up for my first elk hunt and came across this pack. It's a NOS for 50% off in my XL size. Does anyone have experience using this pack?
From my research it's larger than the Metcalf which seems to be the most popular of the hunting packs but not as large as the Marshall. It is significantly less expensive under full retail vs. a comparably sized Kifaru and after listening to many of the Gritty Bowmen podcasts I have heard Aron Snyder speak highly of Mystery Ranch. About the only thing I don't care for it is it doesn't have a compression strap across the back to strap my bow to it.
Any idea what it's carrying weight is? The pro's and cons of this for hunting? Not sure i could find even a used Kifaru for a little over $200 let alone new.
Thanks in advance!
From my research it's larger than the Metcalf which seems to be the most popular of the hunting packs but not as large as the Marshall. It is significantly less expensive under full retail vs. a comparably sized Kifaru and after listening to many of the Gritty Bowmen podcasts I have heard Aron Snyder speak highly of Mystery Ranch. About the only thing I don't care for it is it doesn't have a compression strap across the back to strap my bow to it.
Any idea what it's carrying weight is? The pro's and cons of this for hunting? Not sure i could find even a used Kifaru for a little over $200 let alone new.
Thanks in advance!