Best Pack Out There

[Bowhuntrben]

I am looking for a pack for use in hunting in the western states. I would be using the pack for a trip of one to two weeks in length. What packs would people recommend?
What size would be good for a 2 week trip (cu. in.)?
I have heard good and bad things about both internal and external frame packs..what is everybody's opinion on this matter?
Basically, what pack would you recommend for this 2 week trip (not necessarily for use as a day pack)?

[Buckmaster]

My personal preference is the BADLANDS 4500... 2 weeks is a long time in the back country. With this pack you will be able to get everything you need there and back in comfort and when you are packing that kind of load comfort is what is going to get you there with a smile.


WEIGHT 7 lb. 13 oz.*
DIMENSIONS 35" x 17" x 8"
CAPACITY 4800 ci
POCKETS 5
SCOPE Yes
BOW Yes
RIFLE Yes
HYDRATION 96 oz. (not incl)
SIZES Med or LG
CAMO AP or Max1

Option 2 would be the OX
WEIGHT 9 lb. 3 oz.
DIMENSIONS 27" x 16" x 9"
CAPACITY 3500 ci
POCKETS 7
SCOPE Yes
BOW Yes
RIFLE Yes
HYDRATION 96 oz. (not incl)
SIZES One
CAMO AP or Max1

[182BC...4Now!]

I've heard good things about the Badlands 4500 also. I personally have the Eberlestock J107 (Dragonfly). It's extremely versatile and adjusts anywhere from 2900 cu. in. to nearly 8000 cu. in. with the accessory pack attached. It's reasonably priced at cabela's too. Haven't gotten the chance to take it hunting yet, but I've been on quite a few hikes of 3-5 miles with it. Loaded it down with 50 lbs. of weights and blankets and it does an excellent job of carrying the weight.

http://www.eberlestock.com/J107%20Dragonfly.htm

[TheGreatwhitehunter]

I also like badlands but have heard great things about mystery Ranch from everyone who has ever owned one including former Badland pack owners.

[zrider2]

Eberlestock Blue Widow. one sweet pack. Packs down nice for a day hunt, but you always have good haulin capacity if you need it.

[Conrad8899]

I like my Eberlestock J104. With the spike duffle its around 7000ci. Packs down really nice as a day pack. Ben hiking around five miles with 50 pounds. In the hills of NW Pa. Handels the weight just fine.

[amp713]

bad lands is coming out (hopefully soon) with a new pack called the ox. it is an external frame pack built like no other one on the market.... might be worth checking out!