After years and lots of dollars spent, I finally bought a pack I like and fits me great. I’ve been hym hawin around this for years and finally just decided to buy it.
The1800 bag. I know it’s a smaller pack, but it’s got what I need for the purpose. The pockets are laid nice. I can put my spotter in one side and tripod in other. I put the lid on it. I put my lunch or snacks and my lucky horse shoe in that. In the main compartment, my kill kit, first aid,and extra clothes(puffy, gloves, etc). In the waterproof stash pocket, well…odds n ends that shouldn’t get wet! I wanted a smaller pack, otherwise I tend to pack too much crap!
The frame….this, by far, has been the best frame to fit ME. Light, compact, and rides great. I was able to pack out a deer 3 miles, not a huge buck, but enough weight, and it was thee most pleasurable weight I’ve had on my back! I have zero complaints with it.
Overall, really pleased I bought this system for my style of hunting. It’s compact enough I can use it in the whitetail woods or out west. I feel I could live out of the 1800 for 2-3 days if need be, but sleek enough to sneak out of the truck for a couple hours. I also like I can throw a bigger bag on, if need be, for longer trips. I’m certain I’ll be getting the 6,000 bag for my Alaskan sheep hunt in a couple years.
Again, this is my review on how the frame fits and suits me. I know everybody’s different. But for me, it’s a home run!
The1800 bag. I know it’s a smaller pack, but it’s got what I need for the purpose. The pockets are laid nice. I can put my spotter in one side and tripod in other. I put the lid on it. I put my lunch or snacks and my lucky horse shoe in that. In the main compartment, my kill kit, first aid,and extra clothes(puffy, gloves, etc). In the waterproof stash pocket, well…odds n ends that shouldn’t get wet! I wanted a smaller pack, otherwise I tend to pack too much crap!
The frame….this, by far, has been the best frame to fit ME. Light, compact, and rides great. I was able to pack out a deer 3 miles, not a huge buck, but enough weight, and it was thee most pleasurable weight I’ve had on my back! I have zero complaints with it.
Overall, really pleased I bought this system for my style of hunting. It’s compact enough I can use it in the whitetail woods or out west. I feel I could live out of the 1800 for 2-3 days if need be, but sleek enough to sneak out of the truck for a couple hours. I also like I can throw a bigger bag on, if need be, for longer trips. I’m certain I’ll be getting the 6,000 bag for my Alaskan sheep hunt in a couple years.
Again, this is my review on how the frame fits and suits me. I know everybody’s different. But for me, it’s a home run!
