Goat/Sheep Pack size ???

[RiverBear]

I'm looking at getting my first pack, most of the stores I've been to the largest packs are 70L. I've seen larger online 110L. So I was wondering what size packs you all are packing around. I have no idea whats to big and whats to small.

[Drop_Tine]

Mystery ranch 6500 or 7500 ... I went 7500 so i can pack out all my gear plus animal in one shot!!

[BackPackHunter]

Mystery ranch 6500 or 7500 ... I went 7500 so i can pack out all my gear plus animal in one shot!!


X2 but I went with the 6500.... I don't know anyone who is unhappy with there Mystery Ranch pack...
If there is let me know, I could anyways use more

[snareman1234]

7500 cu i approximately equals 123 L just so you know. I opted for the 123L MR pack aswell. I would say you want 100L +

[ryanb]

The smaller your pack, the more stuff you will have to strap to the outside, which sucks. 100l+ as a minimum for week+ backpack hunts.

[rifleman]

mystery ranch 6500. been training with mine for awhile with 60lbs. fits like a glove......

[Rams-head]

Mystery Ranch 7500 for me. Best pack out there. It will be one of the last packs you will ever buy.

[mtnmanmike]

eberlestock battleship 99L capacity. will hold more than they advertise as well. you can extend the upper part of the pack to add another 5+ litres, and it still fits under the top flap of the pack.

[RiverOtter]

90+ litres for a pack would be a good rule of thumb.

Depending what kind of sleeping bag you run, it can make or break what your pack will do as well, as a down bag will easily compress way smaller than a similar temp range synthetic.

[ytlogger]

Get one that's a little bigger than you think you can handle loaded, then you can get a hip replacement in your early 50's.

[hellojello74]

I am assuming your wondering about 7-14 day backpack trips, if not as long you can get away with a lot smaller. Also a thing to consider, smaller packs mean you cant take as much meaning it's also lighter, food for thought anyways.

Just because you can fit the kitchen sink doesnt mean you should bring it.....
Or will be able to carry it...

[boxhitch]

Not hard to figure what you need once you have put together the pile you want to pack into it. Build the list first.
If it fits in more than three 20 l. pails, you need a bigger pack.

[houndogger]

Not hard to figure what you need once you have put together the pile you want to pack into it. Build the list first.
If it fits in more than three 20 l. pails, you need a bigger pack.


Good advice:mrgreen:

[RiverBear]

thanks for the advice guys I'll have to do my homework and find one in the 100L + range

[Robert]

Other considerations: time of year - later on you will need heavier clothing, length of hunt , going solo or having 1 or 2 partners to help carry out an animal, if solo then 140lb pack weight, estimated how many km's 1-50km, 50 to 100 km,etc, plan hiking over mountains tops over into next valley or glassing from valley bottoms most of the trip (water not ususllly a problem), liklihood of water sources if you hunt on high limstone ridges - maybe no water, how much training and stamina you have, if cooking more bulk in pack vs going 100% non cook food. Considering the classic sheep hunting list with extras... optics , clothing, food, radio's, gps, camera, etc pack weight could go up to 70lbs or higher with no much room left with 60 lb of meat, 30lb for life size caped cape and horns. May want to consider taken minimal equipment depending on your personal circumstances. good luck