Frame pack or regular back pack?

[holmestx2012]

Do you use a frame pack or a regular back pack?
I use a regular back pack.

 

[Chad Bell]

I'll be using a frame pack on my first elk hunt this year.  MR Metcalf

 

[Bullhunter]

I use a backpack that can carry quarters without a problem but im looking at upgrading to the exo mountain gear.

 

[NJDiverDan]

I will be using my Kifaru pack this year.

 

[sgknutzen]

unless you are planning on not adding any weight to your pack (i.e. not harvesting an animal) i would go with a frame pack of some sort. something that is meant to carry heavy loads. personally i use a mystery ranch, but there are many great options out there. kifaru, exo, and stone glacier are all solid companies.

 

[ILbowhntr]

I hunt and pack out the first load with a Eberlestock X2 or Team Elk. Then switch to a pack frame.

 

[dave6297606]

I use the mystery ranch pack with a internal frame. Love it!

 

[bowhunter]

If you have a good backpack that can handle weight and fells good on your back loaded, backpack or one with a frame that the backpack goes on or internal frame.

 

[Elkoholic505]

Nothing like an Exo mountain pack. Can't go wrong.

 

[Fred Roy]

I use my day pack for the first load then bring in the frame.

 

[BrentLaBere]

I like to carry my frame pack as my day pack. I have cursed it many times climbing through thick brush but when the time comes, I want to be ready to haul as much as I can the first load out. If I am hunting from the truck, I may change that mindset.

 

[Waphunter]

I use a tenzing 2220 for a daypack/first load front quarter hauler, then I have an alps freighter frame for heavy stuff.

 

[BUCKBALLS]

i have both, i leave the frame at the truck or base camp and if i can ill grab the frame on the last trip out but plan on taking the first in the backpack

 

[bowhuntmd]

Never done a backpack trip. Does everyone usually make two trips or can it be done in one?