Pics of your backcountry pack [Archive]

Buck

01-07-2011, 07:21 PM

Lets see some pics of the various packs we are using for hunting sheep.

This is my Jim Shockey Blacks Creek yukon Pack. 6500 cubic inches 35 inches deep.This pack is fully adjustable to fit any torso.The hipbelt is the same as a Kifaru in fact the Gunbearer system that comes with a Kifaru pack fits right on.Has ample room for accessory pouches on the belt.Adjuster straps to pull the load tight against your back.Nice lumbar pad and back padding.You can raise and lower the bag as you like on the Wilderness Wanderer like bag attachment.The bag has a zipper shelf inside and access to the lower section at the front.The side pockets are very large easily fit a spotting scope.The side pockets flip out and you can slip a tripod, rifle or any long object down between the pack and pocket. There are compression straps to hold the item there.It also has a little holder for a rifle butt if you want to pack it there.Compression straps across the back of the pack.Has two extra possibles pouches the smaller one has a shell holder in it the larger one can be attached to your belt for a day pack.Lots of tiedown points on these.A map pocket on the bag.Price paid $179.00 US

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/Ramcam-Photos/DSCF0005.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/Ramcam-Photos/ShockeyPack2008.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/Ramcam-Photos/ShockeyPack2017.jpg

Buck

01-07-2011, 07:25 PM

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/Ramcam-Photos/ShockeyPack2006.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/Ramcam-Photos/DSCF0002.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/Ramcam-Photos/ShockeyPack2022.jpg

Buck

01-07-2011, 07:29 PM

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/Ramcam-Photos/ShockeyPack2001.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/Ramcam-Photos/ShockeyPack2009.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/Ramcam-Photos/ShockeyPack2005.jpg

greenhorn

01-07-2011, 10:01 PM

I've never sheep hunted but have a pack that I'm working on as a winter project, thought some of you do it yourselfers may appreciate it.

The pack is home-built and uses an old external frame coupled to an internal frame harness system from an old pack of mine. To the frame I added an aluminum hauling shelf. You'll notice from the pics that the shelf is bolted and hinged so when it's not in use you can swing it down and out of the way, or just take it off altogether.

For packs, I'm modifying some old MEC bags that have about 6 litre capacity. I'll also add a rifle and axe caddy to the sides of the frame.... I hate strapping a rifle into the soft side of a pack, it just shifts around all the time.

Why did I do this, you may be asking.... I just don't like the fit and feel of internal frames. Good external frames like some of those by sheep people on this site cost mucho $$$$. So, for about $60 in material I thought I'd give it a shot and make my own.

I'm pretty happy with it, I've done a few hikes with it and makes heavy loads feel pretty good.

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/frame_side.jpg
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/shelf.jpg
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/harness.jpg
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/bags.jpg

TSW

01-07-2011, 10:12 PM

What a great feeling to put a sheep in pack!
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/pack.jpg (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=22170&size=big&cat=500)

porcupine

01-07-2011, 10:29 PM

seatoskymiles

01-07-2011, 10:41 PM

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/tvaida/GoatHunting096.jpg

This is my Kelty back pack that I bought in 1970. Still works, but is probably not the "top fo the line" or "state of the art" nowadays.

thats older than me by a year and it looks great, that says something about that name brand.

.308win

01-07-2011, 10:50 PM

Love this pack!........Haven't had it in the super backwoods yet!!......But hoping to in the next couple years!!....Pulled a full deer and all my day gear 1.5km in it last year, worked great!!!

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p101/newfieguy1/backpack.jpg

Perry

wildcatter

01-07-2011, 10:58 PM

Lets see some pics of the various packs we are using for hunting sheep.

This is my Jim Shockey Blacks Creek yukon Pack. 6500 cubic inches 35 inches deep.This pack is fully adjustable to fit any torso.The hipbelt is the same as a Kifaru in fact the Gunbearer system that comes with a Kifaru pack fits right on.Has ample room for accessory pouches on the belt.Adjuster straps to pull the load tight against your back.Nice lumbar pad and back padding.You can raise and lower the bag as you like on the Wilderness Wanderer like bag attachment.The bag has a zipper shelf inside and access to the lower section at the front.The side pockets are very large easily fit a spotting scope.The side pockets flip out and you can slip a tripod, rifle or any long object down between the pack and pocket. There are compression straps to hold the item there.It also has a little holder for a rifle butt if you want to pack it there.Compression straps across the back of the pack.Has two extra possibles pouches the smaller one has a shell holder in it the larger one can be attached to your belt for a day pack.Lots of tiedown points on these.A map pocket on the bag.Price paid $179.00 US

Buck,
That's the price you paid new and where did you buy?
Looks like a pretty decent pack.

todbartell

01-08-2011, 02:04 AM

picked up a Badlands Ox in mid November, here it is in daypack mode (external frame tucked inside pack)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1141.snc4/148364_462547982991_512917991_5694319_7871820_n.jp g

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs484.ash2/75767_458832077991_512917991_5650098_2814643_n.jpg

I also have a Sitka Bivy 45, but have never used it other than some hiking around town filled with water jugs. Im a poseur :mrgreen:

http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v298/163/59/512917991/n512917991_800994_4618.jpg

whitetailsheds

01-08-2011, 08:35 AM

2008 ram with the 'ol Wilderness Wanderer.........

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc97/whitetailsheds/IMG_0146.jpg

2009 ram.....WW again.....

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc97/whitetailsheds/IMG_0880.jpg

2010 ram....with the Mystery Ranch Kodiak.....oh ya, there wasn't a ram.....might have to go back to the WW!

Duk Dog

01-08-2011, 08:44 AM

Mystery Ranch Cerberus on the NICE frame. Hope to upsize to the 6500 bag on this same frame at some point.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/DukDog/P8030116.jpg

KodiakHntr

01-08-2011, 09:26 AM

MR 6500 with some Mountain Roosters and a wrist rocket.
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc182/KodiakHntr2/MysteryRanchandMountainRoosters.jpg

Wild Images

01-08-2011, 09:51 AM

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o309/wildimages/StoneSheep2010122.jpg

J107

Slee

01-08-2011, 10:13 AM

Slee

01-08-2011, 11:44 AM

Buck,
That's the price you paid new and where did you buy?
Looks like a pretty decent pack.

Blacks Creek use to make these packs but discontinued them over a year ago. The only way to get one now is find a used one. They use to be $500 new, but Cabelas blew out all their inventory on camofire last year for under $200.

Not sure where buck got his......

pitbell

01-08-2011, 11:50 AM

Cool thread idea. My current pack is a MR G7000.

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm51/bcandbeyond/2009%20Mountain%20Caribou/2009MountainCaribouAdventure072-1-1.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm51/bcandbeyond/Sheep%20Hunt%202010/SheepHunt2010028-1.jpg

todbartell

01-08-2011, 12:47 PM

had some PM's asking for more info on the Ox

here's a decent video on youtube, minus the soundtrack

http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/41RN0HmpgBI/default.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41RN0HmpgBI)

houndogger

01-08-2011, 01:24 PM

had some PM's asking for more info on the Ox

here's a decent video on youtube, minus the soundtrack

http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/41RN0HmpgBI/default.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41RN0HmpgBI)

How big is it?

Slee

01-08-2011, 01:28 PM

How big is it?

CAPACITY : 4400 ci

http://www.badlandspacks.com/index.php?go=Packs_Core01#

todbartell

01-08-2011, 08:40 PM

interesting and expensive lightweight frame pack/daypack, about $600 total

http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/BesbPqU1ybc/default.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BesbPqU1ybc)

Stone Sheep Steve

01-09-2011, 09:36 AM

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/Ramcam-Photos/ShockeyPack2001.jpg

Hey Buck!
Do you have any close up pics of how the hipbelt is attached to the frame??
That's the major weakpoint f the WW's.

SSS

dana

01-09-2011, 10:29 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/BCBOY/PB120026.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/BCBOY/August242010155.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/BCBOY/August242010153.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/BCBOY/October2009150.jpg

deeks1989

01-09-2011, 11:36 AM

EBERLESTOCK.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs338.ash2/61874_10150296677300425_651515424_14832372_3926_n. jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=14832373&id=651515424)

358mag

01-09-2011, 02:13 PM

Here was my Blacks Creek pack from 5 years ago. It was a pretty good pack other then the waistbelt wouldnt tighten enough around my skinny waist. All the weight of the pack was on my shoulders.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg203/efdkelly/IMG_2971.jpg
Had the same problem on the waist belt too on my pack if you havent done so call Black Creeks 1-208-455-1996 talk to Robert in cust service sent my old waist belt to them they sent me a new one that was 4" shorter all it cost me was the postage to get it down there great people to deal with.

358mag

01-09-2011, 02:15 PM

Hey Buck!
Do you have any close up pics of how the hipbelt is attached to the frame??
That's the major weakpoint f the WW's.

SSS
Brent next time your in town call me you can look at my pack only cost you a cold beer or 3

Buck

01-09-2011, 05:06 PM

Hey Buck!
Do you have any close up pics of how the hipbelt is attached to the frame??
That's the major weakpoint f the WW's.

The hipbelt is attached behind the Lumbar pad.There is a solid board that runs up the pack.There is two strips of Velcro stitched onto the board and two strips on the hip belt.It is tight between the lumbar and board and the hipbelt slips in between and is held in place with the wide velcro strips.One of my pics shows the basic idea.I will also add that the lumbar is stitched into the board top and bottom.There is also two straps stitched onto each side of the hip belt that attach to the frame.You can pull the pack tight against your lower back with those.It appears to be quite strong.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/Ramcam-Photos/ShockeyPack2014.jpg

Hard to see the straps but they are there.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/Ramcam-Photos/ShockeyPack2007.jpg

Gateholio

01-09-2011, 06:03 PM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-ash1/v296/111/96/526315515/n526315515_1491792_3474.jpg

gameslayer

01-09-2011, 09:15 PM

Did you buy it from Camofire recently, Did you have it shipped or pick it up down in the USA on your own. Does it make a Day pack as well (not the waist pouch) was going to purchase one last year but it was sold out seems affordable and looks like it will do the Job.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/Ramcam-Photos/ShockeyPack2001.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/Ramcam-Photos/ShockeyPack2009.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/Ramcam-Photos/ShockeyPack2005.jpg

Buck

01-09-2011, 09:34 PM

I bought it last August and had it shipped to Ship Happens in Sumas.No duty guys at the desk were Hunters .It looks like it may be a little difficult to find one now.I wish i would have bought another at that price.With Shipping and exchange it was $220.00 or less.

That one pouch you see in the middle can be attached to your belt it is 9x12

BlackwaterMerc

01-10-2011, 12:00 AM

I just got the badlands Ox pack w/ free bino case and wanted to post a pic. It wont let me and I just cant make the photos small enough even as compressed zip file. WTH.

325 wsm

01-10-2011, 12:16 AM

Hey Buck!
Do you have any close up pics of how the hipbelt is attached to the frame??
That's the major weakpoint f the WW's.

SSS

I carry a few heavy duty zip ties and a bit of tape just waiting for a break in that weak point...still love my WW though.

Stone Sheep Steve

01-10-2011, 05:35 AM

I carry a few heavy duty zip ties and a bit of tape just waiting for a break in that weak point...still love my WW though.

I agree...the WW still carries weight better than any other pack I've tried so far....including a Barney.
Just wish it had the Barney workmanship and quality:rolleyes:.

I offered to "try" to help the couple @ WW to address some of the weakness of the pack(and they accepted my offer)...but so far I'm at a loss as to how to approach how the hipbelt is attached. Mine's blown out ~5 times.:?

If some changes aren't made to the design so it's as reliable as other packs in the same price range, I'm sure it will go the way of the Dodo bird.

SSS

bruin

01-10-2011, 09:20 AM

Can't say enough good things about Mystery Ranch. 3 seasons guiding sheep plus my own hunting so around 150-175 days in the field and the first stitches went at the end of this season. I'll send it in to get patched and should be ready to go for next year.

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa67/bruin_photo/IMG_0968.jpg

Slee

01-10-2011, 09:24 AM

Had the same problem on the waist belt too on my pack if you havent done so call Black Creeks 1-208-455-1996 talk to Robert in cust service sent my old waist belt to them they sent me a new one that was 4" shorter all it cost me was the postage to get it down there great people to deal with.

Thanks, I talked to Robert and he said to send it down to him and they will shorten it for me. I'll have to see oif my dad wants that done as he has the pack now.

BCsniper

01-25-2011, 08:59 PM

Our elk packs

BromBones

02-09-2011, 11:12 PM

Bit the bullet and ordered one of these today. Looking forward to stacking some pounds on it and torturing my legs before spring bear.:-D

Will try to do a bit of a review after I've put a few miles on the pack.

picked up a Badlands Ox in mid November, here it is in daypack mode (external frame tucked inside pack)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1141.snc4/148364_462547982991_512917991_5694319_7871820_n.jp g

todbartell

02-09-2011, 11:21 PM

same here, although I'll likely be only packing out my empty lunch bag :D not a bear cape

BlacktailStalker

02-09-2011, 11:54 PM

G2 Kifaru loaded at the end of a goat hunt (goat inside)

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/TaylenJames/Sept2010ElkGoat051.jpg

Eberlestock J104 with a boned out blacktail

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f314/BlacktailStalker/Picture1439.jpg

First generation Kifaru longhunter loaded with 2 front roosevelt quarters

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f314/BlacktailStalker/WadesElkDraw08041.jpg

Just the frame sheet and cradle, i really like this one for hauling meat/rugs

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f314/BlacktailStalker/DSC02742.jpg

The eberlestocks are the cats ass when you're almost always going to be packing but rarely using

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f314/BlacktailStalker/DSC01995.jpg

Have lots more but cant seem to find my other memory stick with pics.

Buck

02-09-2011, 11:58 PM

CatsPreb

02-10-2011, 12:09 AM

Don't waste your money on the band lands packs they are way over priced, not very comfortable with a heavy load and mine never lasted more than a year and a half, zippers and buckles break with in a year. stick with what works WW, ketly, Tatonka, Alaskan, etc. just my 2 cents