Cheapest options load bearing pack

[S-3 ranch]

My oh my ! These packs are terrible expensive, $600-$800+ for a Kifaru

where can a guy shop for a pack that is more retired guy friendly , I would only use once every couple years up in the north west territory & Alaska

this I can’t afford https://kifaru.net/?s=Frame+

 

[*zap*]

buy used in the classified's right here.....

 

[wapitibob]

kelty freighter

 

[Where's Bruce?]

This is like a commercial for Motrin.

 

[aftriathlete]

Sold - Mystery Ranch Timberline + NICE frame + Daypack Lid

Doesn't look like one of these has ever been sold on the forum here. Been going back and forth on selling it, but I have two other packs that pretty much fill the same requirements, and I've been moving this thing around for 10+ years now, time to clean some stuff out. 2008 manufacture date...

www.rokslide.com

 

[Gutshot007]

Eberlstock mainframe (not much for load lifters). All others if you can find used. Plus a bottle of motrin as described above.

 

[Quicksilver]

Look for a used pack. You get what you pay for. You’ll notice the difference when you’re out there hauling loads. Price doesn’t matter then!

 

[SDHNTR]

Cabelas Alaskan Guide external frame

 

[Gwchem]

Camofire has mystery ranch packs on sale at least once a week.

 

[Stikbrandon]

@S-3 ranch sounds like these would work well for you and your needs. Don’t by in to all the hype, half these guys in this site have a 800 dollar pack and have never packed meat.

 

[Aluminum Rain]

Ive got an $800 pack but i cant afford to go to BC or Alaska

 

[S-3 ranch]

Ive got an $800 pack but i cant afford to go to BC or Alaska

Lol , the air line destroyed my pack last trip , admittedly it was a older pack
so I didn’t make a fuss, but was surprised to see a replacement freight pack $800
i think I got this figured out in the classifieds , but y’all feel free to keep the suggestions coming

 

[Tradchef]

there are two cabelas frames on the classifieds for $50/ea. I would just shop on the classifieds, camofire or call the companies you might like and see if they have any seconds or returns. Sell some gear you aren't using and fund a pack.

 

[Quicksilver]

@S-3 ranch sounds like these would work well for you and your needs. Don’t by in to all the hype, half these guys in this site have a 800 dollar pack and have never packed meat.

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Not sure whether to be offended or agree, because this is a true statement

 

[Sharppse]

Following I am looking for a pack for myself for my beginning out west hunting

 

[87TT]

I am 69 years old and hunt solo. I have packed out three elk with my EXO K2 by myself and you couldn't buy that pack from me. The last two were some steep sh*t too.

 

[nettereo16]

Used Marine FILBE pack or similar. They are like $100. Little bit on the heavy side but bombproof and will carry weight well.

 

[Dust Rider]

Try to find a older Mystery Ranch NICE frame. Made in USA and bullet proof. Lots of different bags made for them.

 

[woods89]

December and January are a good time to buy in the classifieds here. Guys are dumping gear to upgrade for the next season.

 

[TheHammer]

How big does the bag need to be? I have a alps commander frame/meat shelf. And a 5200 cabelas pack. Just sitting at the bottom of my one tote. I now have multiple MR packs and these don’t see daylight other then summer gear wash and air out.