Kifaru Hellbender vs Kifaru 22 Mag Gen 2

[EmperorMA]

I'm looking for a great daypack of 35-40L to haul out a deer or elk quarters. It may need to serve as an overnight pack in a pinch but it will primarily be a day hunting pack for deer, Pronghorn and elk. I am looking for supreme comfort when carrying larger loads on the meat shelf. I am a strong guy and I like to get my animal out in a hurry!

Which pack do you like of these two and why? I won't carry much .... layers, kill kit, game bags, small spotter, water, small stove/pot, extra knife and binoculars. I just want the best game hauler of the two.

Who you got?

Thanks

 

[Hoghead]

I would think for hauling game out, the hellbender would be better. I have hauled whole hogs out with the striker and stirker XL. It will definitely handle the day pack end, too.

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[md126]

The bags themselves have very little to do with comfort carrying heavy loads. The frame is for that. The bags are about organization and features.

In any event, I much prefer the 22 mag for day hunting and overall design in general. Really a great bag

 

[EmperorMA]

The bags themselves have very little to do with comfort carrying heavy loads. The frame is for that. The bags are about organization and features.

In any event, I much prefer the 22 mag for day hunting and overall design in general. Really a great bag

Yes, but the Stryker family offers easier access to the load shelf than the 22 Mag.

 

[EmperorMA]

I would think for hauling game out, the hellbender would be better. I have hauled whole hogs out with the striker and stirker XL. It will definitely handle the day pack end, too.

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I am now leaning toward the Hellbender as it allows the easy access to the load shelf just like the Strykers but has a bit more room and I love the shove it pocket on the outside for quick stuff. It will compete against the Stone Glacier Approach 2800 and the Exo K4 2200.

 

[TX_hunter]

Hellbender for sure.