ultramag Report post Posted September 25, 2008 what is the best way to carry a deer out of the woods? Last year I had to carry it on my back and it about killed me. so this year I want to be a little more prepaired for the job? what kind of set up do you have for this? I also need somewhere to store my tripod and water etc.. along with the possiblity of a deer. I need some ideas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted September 25, 2008 Eberlestock J107 would work well. http://eberlestock.com/J107%20Dragonfly.htm I carried my antelope out 2 miles with gear (tripod, binos, camera, water etc) this year using the Mystery Ranch NICE frame, load sling, and 5000 bag. All of the quarters and straps and neck trimmings fit in the bag with the head and cape in the load sling. Set-up is pricey though. Many like the NICE, sling and Crew Cab arrangement. http://mysteryranch.com/packs/index.php Or a Kifaru pack with cargo chair. One should try the gunbearer also- I like mine to be hands-free. http://www.kifaru.net/hunt_prod.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted September 26, 2008 Doug beat me to it. I have the J107... But dont worry Bryan, I will pack it out for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted September 26, 2008 I use a Alaskan frame pack type rig made by Remington that is comforatable and stout, I can carry an Elk quarter lashed securely without too much pain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IHunt2live Report post Posted September 26, 2008 Heres my pack I use. Top of the line, hand delivered from Mexico but they only made it half way so I had to go out and find it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted September 26, 2008 Mike, I used a frame like that, which is also used on the Dwight Schuh and Coleman packs. I lashed my hunting day pack to it. Carried the load better than the day pack alone which had no waist belt. That setup caught fewer tree limbs while hiking than the aluminum pack frame, and was quieter. Used that flex-frame for years until the padding in the shoulder straps deteriorated and the belt stitching gave way. Doug~RR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IHunt2live Report post Posted September 26, 2008 Mike, I used a frame like that, which is also used on the Dwight Schuh and Coleman packs. I lashed my hunting day pack to it. Carried the load better than the day pack alone which had no waist belt. That setup caught fewer tree limbs while hiking than the aluminum pack frame, and was quieter. Used that flex-frame for years until the padding in the shoulder straps deteriorated and the belt stitching gave way. Doug~RR Ya I took the bag off and the frame and straps are not in that back of shape. Not sure if I'll keep it though. I already have a millitary issue pack frame with a couple of good packs and its kindof a neat set up. Not the the best but I can't see myself spending $300+ for a pack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzHunt Report post Posted September 26, 2008 Cabela's has a pack frame, I think it's called the Alaska Pack frame. Good frame, good shoulder and waist support/straps. Lightweight, pretty good value in my opinion. I think it was about $60.00 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted September 26, 2008 Cabela's has a pack frame, I think it's called the Alaska Pack frame. Good frame, good shoulder and waist support/straps. Lightweight, pretty good value in my opinion. I think it was about $60.00 Thats the same one I use, and mentioned in my post. Great frame for the cost. Remington used to market it years ago, same frame different name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted September 27, 2008 For those of you using the Cabelas /Camp Trails Pack Frame, I have a moose bag & rifle hanger for sale in the classifieds. Doug~RR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COUESAZ Report post Posted September 27, 2008 First i would say debone and cut it up on the spot put it in bags and pack it out. no need to packk all the stuff you do not need. then you can fit it in most any pack. wide shoulder straps with a good waist belt. that is the base of a good setup. from there it will just have to be what you want in a pack. I still use the badlands 2200. I just sold my old one and got one of the new ones with wider straps. I was going to get another pack but thought i already know were it all goes best in the 2200. so why fix what is not broke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesSlayer Report post Posted September 27, 2008 I love my badlands 2800, you can pack a hind quarter of an elk on it, and the main compartment works great for boned out meat in bags. The back two flaps that work as a meat shelf are AWESOME, they'll hold anything you can strap in there. I can't stand cheap pack frames, well it might have been me instead of the pack, on my recent elk hunt i had a hind quarter and his cape strapped onto my brothers old pack frame and it about rubbed my shoulder blades off. that's not too much weight at all right? haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooked_on_Coues Report post Posted September 28, 2008 I just bought a Gregory Z55. Havent used it yet but it shows promise. Lots of cool features, weighs less than 4 pounds and will tote 3700 inches. Not available in camo tho... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted September 28, 2008 Other possibilities would be the Blacks Creek Canadian or Alaskan packs that expand about 1000ci for your meat. They also adjust to fit your torso length. Blacks Creek Alaskan Pack Blacks Creek Canadian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ultramag Report post Posted September 29, 2008 thanks for all the ideas, I think I'll go with the cabelas one. At least till I can form my own likes and dislikes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
