The rifle carrying system is built right into every pack and willsecurelyhold any size rifle, bow, or muzzleloader. I love the two zippered compartments featured on the pack lid. Overall, the new Long Hunter pack is very capable of standing up under extremely heavy loads. As stated earlier under FACTS, the Outdoorsmans have very conveniently built into the middle of the pack bag on the outside, a system to attach your rifle. Eastmans is a three generation media based hunting company whose goal is to promote the pursuit of elk hunting, deer hunting and all western big game. Carried and distrubted the weight nicely. I would like to see a more prominent lumbar pad on the waist belt. Purchase Ammo Online or In-store. In very good used shape. I decided that the right pack for me was the blue ripstop optics hunter. Elk Hunter Magazine presents The Outdoorsmans Pack System Video - YouTube 0:00 / 4:37 Elk Hunter Magazine presents The Outdoorsmans Pack System Video ElkHunterMagazine 125 subscribers 24K. Perhaps it is an image they like good ole boys who dont put up with a lot of _ _ _ _ . Rogans podcast is my most listened. 16bore OP. The Palisade 90 replaced it and has some upgrades but in general filled the same spot in the lineup. I guess it depends on what you want to do. I thought the Outdoorsmans pack rain cover/fly was just too small. I don't have any serious complaints about it. This year I used it during Backcountry Hunters and Anglers' Hike to Hunt Challenge. Very multi layered guy. Did not work for me when I tried his on- when everything was adjusted properly to me for packing any weight in it the top cross bar would be right in my way when looking up hill. The Outdoorsman pack has a solid exterior frame that's shaped for comfort and pack geometry. Not a one trick pony at all. Included on the Long Range Hunter frame is a pack bag specifically built as a load carrying system. This backpack has nine total storage pockets for you to utilize and organize gear in. These are great packs with an amazing pocket setup. There are so many great lightweight packs I don't see any reason to lug around an extra 3-4 pounds. At first, with extremely heavy loads, the bottom corners of the waist belt bit into my glute muscles causing some genuine discomfort. Some hunters believe that with practice, the Long Range Hunters V-notch rifle rest is easier, faster, and more efficient than many of the bipods on the market. The outdoorsman's optic hunter I had was very nice and was easily adjusted to fit my back and body. I had the max 1 edition optics hunter. Our mission is to educate and entertain along the lines of bowhunting and rifle hunting to provide sportsmen with the most up-to-date tactics, hunting gear and hunting area research for both archery hunting and rifle hunting in the West. Everyone who saw the pack liked it. Posts: 17,887. This kept the bottom half of the flexible frame from digging into my lower back/glute muscles when I had a lot of weight in the pack75 lbs plus. Post up some user pics and review when you get more time under it. I have no experience with it yet. I hate the velcro used to close the flap on the bottomand prefer a snap on this feature like the ones used to secure the other pockets/compartments. Perhaps that was the cause of the sewing failure. One thing you cant put up with when you are out in the field is a zipper blow out! Without the Accessory Pod attached, the drop down flap rifle sling works very efficiently. There are 8 different attaching points on the frame for the suspension system sothat this pack will fit anyone from 52 all the way up to 610. Outdoorsmans New Long Range Hunter Optics Backpack System, By Randy Johnson Quality service and material is always very important to me when purchasing expensive gear. Thats why I like to store a Nalgene bottle in the outside bottom pockets on any backpack for electrolytes. Yep, its comparable to the palisade 90. Sykes Well-Known Member. I like the frame and what it can do for many reasons. Hunting Packs Outdoorsman's optics hunter bag, frame system and meat sling. Went out for a drink here in town with the woman one night and in walks this guy. Added load stabilizers that attach to frame behind your head. Mountain Smith APEX 100 Pack Review, back pack comparison. Outdoorsmans has attached some clips on the pack that will keep the extra length from you waist belt or shoulder straps from flopping around loosely so that they dont snag on branches. I would like to see a small clip or Velcro strap to secure the sip tube to your shoulder strap. I did not have a spotting scope but I can see how the pockets make carrying that gear convenient. This pocket design also keeps twigs, pine needles, leaves, dirt or rain from falling into the pockets while hiking. For those that do have the outdoorsman, how affective is the load lifters? http://trentswansonoutdoors.blogspot.com/2011/03/gear-review-outdoorsmans-pack.html. To cushion my glutes I also slipped one of my butt pads that I use to sit on while glassing for animals into the area at the base of the small of my back that forced the waist belt to ride the way it should on my hips. Added latching straps in the middle of pack lid were designed to secure sheep horns to when packing out a trophy ram! With the added dimension of increased carrying capacity the Long Range Hunter can be converted in size by simply unzipping the main bag extension and adjusting the lid straps. There are a lot of good packs out there, Like someone once told me, dont beat yourself up re-inventing the wheel, just copy the good stuff. The late winter and cold spring weather in southern Utah didnt keep me off the mountain as I stuck 85 lbs of weighted sand bags into the Long Range Hunter pack and hiked several hours each weekend in the steep hills around my home since March to thoroughly field test the Long Range Hunter. With plenty of snow on the ground in southern Utah I was limited to cramming 75 lbs of weighted sand bags into the pack and hiking for several hours each weekend in the low foot hills around my home. Thanks again. I like the idea of the shelf the pack rests on. The Outdoorsmans advertises that they are constantly working on new designs and upgrades to the pack bag to address the various demands of hunting. The best part of their pack design is that once you own a frame you will only need to buy the new bag when they come out with a different design because the pack bags will always be completely interchangeable. Specially curved and designed flexible frame pack that provides hunters or avid backpackers the stability of an internal frame pack and the carrying capacity of an external pack. You can also easily move the pack up and down on the frame at various attaching points to help fit your height and build. Works fine as is, but replacement buckle kits are available from outdooorsman. You must log in or register to reply here. You should never have Velcro on hunting gear. Phone: 1-800-291-8065 Email: info@outdoorsmans.com Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM MST or hit the chat button during store hours. I am hard on equipment and this pack is perfect for me. Granted, there is a hydration system built into the backpack that I really like. I asked him about the pack since I knew he used them a lot and he sold me on it. Also includes the accessorie pod that straps to the outside of the pack adding 1500 cubic inches. $200 do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers post id: 7598866110 posted: 2 days ago best of [?] Carried and distrubted the weight nicely. We discussed some problems I noted with the pack waist belt sewing that had ripped. You are using an out of date browser. I understand what you mean blgoode. Outdoorsman stinks about everything I cant wait to go to Phoenix and get my hands on one of these. I read somewhere that for taller people the loader lifters can be in-effective. They aren't very good at darts either. Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Backpack Hunting Outdoorsmans Optics Hunter Pack Forums Member List Calendar Active Threads: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : Outdoorsmans Optics Hunter Pack #8397778 12/26/13. Finally our group used a variety of packs, some issued to Marine Recon units, Kuiu, and Tensing. It did not look like anything on the instructions that came with it. I've been checking my local area craigslist and ebay regularly for packs. Did not work for me when I tried his on- when everything was adjusted properly to me for packing any weight in it the top cross bar would be right in my way when looking up hill. One of the best components of the Outdoorsmans Long Range Optics Hunter pack design is that once you own a frame you can buy a new pack bag if they come out with a different design and utilize it due to the fact that their pack bags are totally interchangeable. I will continue to use the pack and make these comments in an effort to suggest improvements to their system. If you pack a tripod and spotter you'll like the big side pockets. It has some shoulder straps to adjust the load to fit the contour of your back. I would love to have some of these upper end packs but as usual, money is a factor. I have a Outdoorsmans Optics Hunter Pack. I geek out on hunting gear lists, especially ones for backcountry hunts. I was asked to field test the Outdoorsmans Optics Backpack earlier this winter. Underneath eachpack bag is a load carrying system that is part of the frame. With not much weight and lowered down on shoulders in most day hunt modes would not be an issue. Like the above review, I wished there was a tie-down for the tube on the shoulder strap and so jerry-rigged a fix simple enough. Also I like the functionality of it, I can take the whole pack of for packing quarters. The frame itself only weighs just 2 lbs with the complete pack weighing in at 7.8 lbs. Rigid belt system allows for easier and more comfortable load stability. I asked him about the pack since I knew he used them a lot and he sold me on it. The zippers are heavy duty and have held up to the punishment of my heavy loads. The pockets on this pack were not big enough to do this. Editor November 2, 2015. . the problem I had was it was very heavy and the design was very rectangular and that led to me feeling like I was not able to really pack as much gear in it as I wanted. This is ideal for meatpacking or caching food and water for longer hunts. Noticed Nate Simmons and the Western Hunter crew was using this pack on their hunts. Haha, that is me! The carbon fiber rein-forced polypropylene frame is rigid enough to handle a 200 lb. Another improvement that Cody and the team at the Outdoorsman added to the top lid of the Long Range Hunter was two additional buckles that are located toward the center of the lid. Marsupial Binocular Harness Chest Pack Review, Mountain Smith APEX 100 Pack Review, back pack comparison, Master Guide Back Pack II Crooked Horn Outfitter Review, BadLands 2200 Back Pack Review, Hunting Pack. You must log in or register to reply here. It's definitely the nicest pack I have owned, but I haven't tried any other packs in its price range. One of the small ones fell off before my trip so I was cognizant about that during the hunt. The Outdoorsmanshas built into the frame a V- notch rifle rest that allows for a solid shootingrest from the sitting position due to the solid base of the frame/packsystem. Would have drove me nuts if it was mine. Selling an Outdoorsmans Optics Hunter pack bag. I recently caused quite a stir among our audience with an op-ed published to our website. Outdoorsman Optics Hunter pack - $200 craigslist - Map data OpenStreetMap Outdoorsman Optics Hunter pack -Coyote brown -Used for two seasons -No stains -Comes with accessory Pod in true timber camo Great pack, just bigger than I need. This pack can adequately carry your tripod, spotting scope, large binoculars, rifle, sleeping bag and the kitchen sink if needed with its 9100 cubic inch capacity. Two small pockets on the bottom sides of the pack can be snapped shut to secure a radio, camera, or other possibles that you may need. This kept the bottom half of the hip belt from slipping downward and digging into my lower back/glutes when I had 85 lbs or more on my back. I have no personal experience with the outdoorsman's but the weight would be my biggest issue with both these packs. So, we decided to publish a series dedicated to our favorite FAQs. And like Redman mention, they seem to be indestructible. So, I'm happy to explain a little about that pack and tell why I love it.Click here for Steve's complete rundown on why he hunts with an Outdoorsmans' pack: http://bit.ly/GPANfv To attach and detach the pod you have to use what I felt were cumbersome little clips that slide through the top and bottom of a daisy chain. I just received this pack. Ive definitely put this pack to the test during the past month in difficult terrain and under some very ugly weather conditions this spring. What is the weight of Outdoorsman Optics Hunter pack when empty? If you choose to attach and use the Accessory Pod for additional storage, however, it will take a little more time to get to your rifle out of the drop down flap in a hurry. This is due to the solid base of the frame/pack system. Exo or SG are going to provide you with more space with less weight. Barneys packs are over 8lbs. The size of the pack at4600 cubic inches isnt condusive to multi-day backpack hunts. Whether you're looking for ammunition for big game hunting, small game hunting, personal defense or competitive target shooting, you'll find a full range of ammunition online and in store at Sportsman's Warehouse. I hadn't heard about them either until I saw Steve Renella using them on a episode of MeatEater, then a good friend of mine was getting ready to head to Alaska on a brown bear hunt and I noticed he had one. I have always preferred to carry a Nalgene bottle, with an electrolyte mix in it, within one of these pockets on my other backpacks. I've wanted to try this pack out myself but just don't need it when I've been happy using my MRanch for a few years. I found it just hard to sit with the pack on on a slope or incline for the moments you need to catch your breath on a steep climb, without loosening the shoulder and waist straps due to the bottom shelf of the frame itself. Even so he said he wouldn't trust another pack. I absolutely love the expandable capacity of the Long Range Hunter pack. I just received this pack. Outstanding versatility. I've been looking at packs for the up coming season. This feature was well thought out and can be very useful when securing trophy animals to your Long Range Hunter pack. Made with the quiet True Timber camo fabric. However, as the months of early spring have blown in I scheduled some tough scouting trips for desert sheep into a region of very rugged country. Rogans podcast is my most listened. We have updated our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy as of May 5th, 2020. Sports Fans - Teams, Tourneys, Races, and Games. I do wish there was a small clip or Velcro strap to keep the tube secure. Our mission is to educate and entertain along the lines of bowhunting and rifle hunting to provide sportsmen with the most up-to-date tactics, hunting gear and hunting area research for both archery hunting and rifle hunting in the West. It is by far the best pack I have used. However, you could attach quarters and your own meat sacks easily to the frame for packing. Maybe it was just me or my sweat, but it was bothersome, especially when tired or climbing in a tight spot. I have one with the expansion pod. The piece, titled The Case Against Hunter Recruitment, was written by my brother Matt Rinella. The Outdoorsmans Optics Hunter Pack System was designed for a hunter toadequately carry their tripod, spotting scope, and large binoculars. Outdoorsmans Optics Hunter backpack - 24hourcampfire Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Hop To IC B3 IC B2 IC B3 CTV Who's Online Now 791 members ( 12344mag, 160user, 1234, 100grNP, 10ring1, 01Foreman400, 85 invisible), 2,041 guests, and 1,492 robots. It focuses on Matts distrust with what is known in the hunting industry as R3. For me, however, it did take some adjustments so that it fit my body correctly. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Kifaru Longhunter Pack Review. Made out of 1000 denier Cordura fabric I can assure you that this pack will hold up to your abuse when lowered over sandstone cliffs, or drug through mud, water and sharp rocks. Only problem I can see is the weight of the pack. Backpacking in rugged terrain with the Long Range Hunter Optics Pack. Backpacking tents/sleep systems thoughts? I purchased mine a year ago and used it on an elk hunt, no complaints and didn't notice the weight being a problem. Posts: 17,887. It should be noted that you can easily detach the bag and secure quarters of a big game animal to the fame itself as well as attaching your own meat sacks to the frame. I can fit a smaller water bottle into these pockets but the compression strap and buckle on the pockets wont allow me to access a water bottle easily. Yeah, I was that guy, walking around the suburbs with a pack. The Outdoorsmans has included clips on the waist belt that keep the extra length of the belt from flopping loosely after you have tightened it. Nice job guys with this feature! Also sound like you dont belong on the mountain. I have a Outdoorsmans Optics Hunter Pack. $120 shipped. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. These same clips are also featured on the shoulder straps to secure those loose ends. Specially curved, flexible frame pack designed to give you the stability of an internal frame but the carrying capacity of an external. Key: Admin , Global Mod , Mod Does anybody have any experience with outdoorsman packs, good or bad? $270 shipped to you in the lower 48. This feature is ideal for hauling meat, water or food. It might be fine for a pack without attachments onto the outside of the frame. This is a very positive feature. How do you know when you have a Addiction? On the inside of the bag there is a hydration bladder compartment, with a small hole in the back where you can slide your sip tube out then across one of your shoulder straps. I did load it up and put on my back. I went back and looked at some videos on YouTube illustrating the use of the pack and maybe I was doing something wrong in packing on my bow maybe not because it is unclear how a bow was attached using the sack/bucket. I have not used it on any extended hunts yet though, but I have no doubt it would work flawlessly. In the end I really did not have a problem even without the sack/bucket, except getting the bow off required removal of three snaps and straps. 1. Editor March 14, 2013 (5) Backpacks . I really like how the frame will flex with you, it is an extremely comfortable pack. I would be defensive and condescending to you to if you called me up and told me this story!!!! Great setup that packs heavy loads well. I thought they were to attach extra gear but he said it was extra support for the waist belt. My buddy that has the eberlestock tried my outdoorsmans and he is waiting for his to finally give up the ghost so he can switch over. 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