zuren
FNG
I would be interested in hearing from anyone who added the "buckle kit" from Mystery Ranch to upgrade their older Guide Lite frame (pre-2020).
My hunting packs have consisted of a modified ALICE pack (with frame) and a separate day pack. The ALICE frame has never fit me well due to me being 6'2". My daypack is a Red Rock Assault pack...nothing special. Most of my hunting are day trips in the Midwest, so this setup has worked...but just okay. My thought was to:
From what I can tell, you can't get into a new Guide Lite MT frame without getting into one of the larger pack bags, that I don't need or want at this time. It isn't offered as a frame-only. So just curious to hear from anyone who has upgraded their old frame with the buckle kit, and was it worth the update.
Thanks!
My hunting packs have consisted of a modified ALICE pack (with frame) and a separate day pack. The ALICE frame has never fit me well due to me being 6'2". My daypack is a Red Rock Assault pack...nothing special. Most of my hunting are day trips in the Midwest, so this setup has worked...but just okay. My thought was to:
- sell the ALICE frame
- sell the day pack
- keep the ALICE pack bag
- buy a Guide Lite frame-only ($275)
- buy a smaller MR daypack later on (e.g., MULE).
From what I can tell, you can't get into a new Guide Lite MT frame without getting into one of the larger pack bags, that I don't need or want at this time. It isn't offered as a frame-only. So just curious to hear from anyone who has upgraded their old frame with the buckle kit, and was it worth the update.
Thanks!