HuntHarder Report post Posted February 21, 2014 I too am debating on a new pack, I think I have narrowed it down to either a kuiu or an Outdoorsman pack. Has anyone used both of these packs, and could give a review of which one they like better. I have been reading a few horror stories about kuiu's carbon fiber frames, being very suspect on heavy pack outs. Outdoorsman's uses a carbon fiber frame as well, but I haven't found any negative reviews on theirs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted February 21, 2014 From what I have read and heard from people, the outdoorsman is an amazing pack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PatrickJr Report post Posted February 24, 2014 the outdoorsmans is absolutely awesome, cant say it enough, "the last pack I will ever own, unless I get another!" I fit a whole coues deer(just gutted) in the main compartment and it didn't feel too bad, was different, but got used to it the more I got into the packout, I will buy a rainfly for it before next hunting season because I had all of y toilet paper in the top pouch and it rained, which got my tp wet, good thing I didn't have to take a #2. only the pockets that are on the very outside of the pack got wet, didn't get inside. only downside, otherwise it is perfect versatile: you can separate the frame from the pack and have a pack frame that can take on an elk qrt. love it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arizonaelitefreak Report post Posted March 17, 2014 I used to think eberlestock was the way to go. The. I got the tenzing cf13 carbon fiber pack system and absolutely love it. The way the suspension fits the size of the bag and how much it expands and the wide variety of uses that it can be used for!. Its a bit pricey but well worth the dough! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted March 17, 2014 />I used to think eberlestock was the way to go. The. I got the tenzing cf13 carbon fiber pack system and absolutely love it. The way the suspension fits the size of the bag and how much it expands and the wide variety of uses that it can be used for!. Its a bit pricey but well worth the dough! Great pack!! I actually ended up going with the Eberlestock J34. So far, I love it. The cf13 was definitely on my research list, but the price kept me from jumping on it. Glad to hear that it is working well for you. I haven't heard a whole lot of people using tenzing. Don't know why. They seem like great packs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcdinaz Report post Posted March 17, 2014 The tenzing pack looks great but ouch on the price! Lots of good packs out there, nice to have choices. I had never even heard of tenzing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PatrickJr Report post Posted March 17, 2014 just looked at the tenzing cf13, and all I can say it wow, and I thought that the KUIU and Outdoorsmans Packs were expensive..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted March 17, 2014 This is a good thread. I spent a month or so last year looking for a new pack so this helps out a lot and I may look into the outdoorsmans line of packs. DO they make them locally? Seems every pack I looked at last year was made in China. I'd like to have one custom made with a large zipper pocket on the outside for access to the stuff I need more often and a long pouch on each side to carry a few litre bottles of water. Patrick, I always keep the TP in a freezer sandwich bag just for that reason. LOL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted March 17, 2014 Haha, TP goes in a ziplock in my pack as well. :-) 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PatrickJr Report post Posted March 17, 2014 This is a good thread. I spent a month or so last year looking for a new pack so this helps out a lot and I may look into the outdoorsmans line of packs. DO they make them locally? Seems every pack I looked at last year was made in China. I'd like to have one custom made with a large zipper pocket on the outside for access to the stuff I need more often and a long pouch on each side to carry a few litre bottles of water. Patrick, I always keep the TP in a freezer sandwich bag just for that reason. LOL yeah I do the same now...... I looked pretty stupid..... to address your ?s- the outdoorsmans packs are made in the USA, and I am pretty sure they are completely assembled in phoenix. you could always call them, they would love to answer your ?s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TOBY Report post Posted March 17, 2014 The new kuiu 6000 $350 3 lbs 9 oz with frame and suspension 3000 ci bag $89 12 0z bag only 1800 ci bag $69 9 oz bag only $510 you have 3 backpacks change out the bags utilizing the same frame and suspension. Not a lot of bells and whistles but super light. One of the cwt sponsors has a video posted about them. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted March 17, 2014 The new kuiu 6000 $350 3 lbs 9 oz with frame and suspension 3000 ci bag $89 12 0z bag only 1800 ci bag $69 9 oz bag only $510 you have 3 backpacks change out the bags utilizing the same frame and suspension. Not a lot of bells and whistles but super light. One of the cwt sponsors has a video posted about them. Thinking real hard about ordering one. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwarovskiCoues Report post Posted March 18, 2014 The new kuiu 6000 $350 3 lbs 9 oz with frame and suspension 3000 ci bag $89 12 0z bag only 1800 ci bag $69 9 oz bag only $510 you have 3 backpacks change out the bags utilizing the same frame and suspension. Not a lot of bells and whistles but super light. One of the cwt sponsors has a video posted about them. Thinking real hard about ordering one. the 3000 an 1800 wont start shipping out till June 1st.... i watched the live stream Kuiu did on them. the 6000 will ship april or may 1st Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted March 18, 2014 The new kuiu 6000 $350 3 lbs 9 oz with frame and suspension 3000 ci bag $89 12 0z bag only 1800 ci bag $69 9 oz bag only $510 you have 3 backpacks change out the bags utilizing the same frame and suspension. Not a lot of bells and whistles but super light. One of the cwt sponsors has a video posted about them. Thinking real hard about ordering one. the 3000 an 1800 wont start shipping out till June 1st.... i watched the live stream Kuiu did on them. the 6000 will ship april or may 1st Me too. I was hoping to win one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwarovskiCoues Report post Posted March 18, 2014 The new kuiu 6000 $350 3 lbs 9 oz with frame and suspension 3000 ci bag $89 12 0z bag only 1800 ci bag $69 9 oz bag only $510 you have 3 backpacks change out the bags utilizing the same frame and suspension. Not a lot of bells and whistles but super light. One of the cwt sponsors has a video posted about them. Thinking real hard about ordering one. the 3000 an 1800 wont start shipping out till June 1st.... i watched the live stream Kuiu did on them. the 6000 will ship april or may 1st Me too. I was hoping to win one. thats why i watched it haha...im debating on getting all the bags. then ill be set no matter what kind of hunt i get 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
