New Backpack Time

[whitetailsheds]

The Wilderness Wanderer has done me well...packs have averaged 50-60 lbs each year. Pretty rugged/ no frills external frame. Was able to get more weight on my hips than I ever was with any other packs, then I quit shopping.

[LOC]

I have a J107, I haven't used it out hunting yet, but I have loaded it up pretty good (belly boat, wadders, over night gear etc.) and it fits better than any other pack I've used. I have the Super-spike duffle that can add even more room if I needed it (haven't yet but you never know).

[bruin]

Another vote for MR. Nice frame and 6500 bag. By far the most comfortable pack I've worn yet, lots of room and lots of pocks and places to hang stuff. I don't think I will any other pack again.
I will be putting it to the test with some heavy packs this season

[Kechika]

If you on a bugdet,check out the Tatonka Lasteranxe.In my opinion probably the best external for the money

http://www.deakin.com/index.cfm?acti...ct_sub_id=3253

[Rust]

I just got the Mystery Ranch a few weeks ago. Nice Frame with the Crew Cab bag with the lid, but NO load cells. So far I really like it. Only got a few short hikes in, but have all my regular gear in it, Spotting scope, knives, folding saw, rain gear, gator's, first aid kit, 2 Emergency bivy sacks, Camera, Bino's... Still got room left over and bag is in collapsed form. And Expanded I can put a 25kg bag of oats in it no prob, so I am sure a sheep will fit good too I think it will be a great pack, Guess this summer will tell!

[boxhitch]

If you on a bugdet,check out the Tatonka Lasteranxe.In my opinion probably the best external for the money

I've heard good things about these, too. Pack it w/ or w/o the frame.

There are probably more Camp Trails Freighters or Cabelas Freighters in the hill than any other pack. $700 for a pack or $300, and $400 towards the journey ?

[Rackmastr]

anybody ever use the Badlands 4500?

I have used the 2200 and a few of their smaller packs....a friend runs a 4500 and from what I can tell they aint half bad. The new models are much better than the last with better pockets, etc Overall they seem like a quality pack. From the use I've got out of my 2200 I can attest for them being made well and them standin behind warranty issues....

[todbartell]

I got a 2800 and a Superday...just was wondering about how well the big 4500 was for long trips

[Ultra Mag]

What kind of bladder are ya'll usin in them badlands?

[todbartell]

I use the badlands water bladder, seems to work well