Meat packs

[Castnblast]

InI your opinion what is the best meat packing frame or pack out there. Factoring in cost, comfort, weight. This would be a pack left in the truck til hauling time.

[Backcountry]

I like the Kelty Cache Hauler.... $130

[bnsafe]

i had a cabelas Alaskan 1 that did a great job packing around the 80 lbs of kitty litter I had in it. no meat tho so take that with a grain of salt. im sure there are better out there but this one is pretty cheap. dog chewed the buckles up this year so I bout a alps commander. do not get one.

[RockChucker30]

I've had somewhere around 25 packs at this point.

In external frame packs, I've had:

- Dana Shortbed
- Dana T1
- Cabelas Alaskan Outfitter
- Kelty Cache Hauler
- Camptrails
- Coleman Peak 1

Of those, the Kelty is my favorite for packing 100 lb loads. I will say that the packs that we're making are more comfortable than any of those externals at big weights.

Also, I'm selling an Outfitter frame if anyone needs one.

[BRazz]

I use the Cabela's Alaskan Outfitter and LOVE it! So if anyone wants to buy RockChuker30's - highly recommended. Very comfortable, very quiet, very durable. I've carried some 100-lb loads and it's amazing the difference a good pack can make.

That said, I think that fit is probably the most important component of a pack (particularly if you plan to carry heavy loads). I will never again buy a pack without first trying it on, adjusting the torso length (if possible), and putting some weight in it.

[Trophyhill]

i'll let ya know as soon as I pack an elk out in my Kifaru BT1. I can already tell it will be a heckuva lot better than packing one out on a typical pack frame or the BL 2200 I've been using the last couple years.

[Castnblast]

Trophy let me know. I have a osprey that I hike with that might get to carry so meat out this year. Looking to up grade next year or later in the season.