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<blockquote data-quote="Litehiker" data-source="post: 1297940" data-attributes="member: 54178"><p>This is a good topic because big game hunting packs are different than UL backpacking packs.</p><p></p><p>Hunting backpacks need to be strong enough to carry a heavy (60 -70 lbs.) load yet not heavy as an empty pack.</p><p></p><p>IMHO Eberlestock packs are well designed but WAY too heavy B/C they are made of unnecessarily heavy Cordura fabric, heavy duty straps and buckles. The Eberlestock, Granite Gear and Mystery Ranch packs designed for the military need to be heavy for the harsh conditions they must endure. </p><p></p><p><strong>Hunting packs </strong>just need to be reasonably durable and strong and as light as possible. This mean placing the heavier fabric ONLY where it is needed such as the bottom of the pack. Medium weight fabric on the sides and lighter fabric on the back and top. </p><p>Nylon webbing straps can be lighter and narrower and still be **** strong. Their buckles are strong as well without being big. Try breaking a light nylon webbing strap on a UL backpack. You can't.</p><p></p><p>Seek Outside may have the best balance between pack weight and pack strength.</p><p></p><p>Eric B.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Litehiker, post: 1297940, member: 54178"] This is a good topic because big game hunting packs are different than UL backpacking packs. Hunting backpacks need to be strong enough to carry a heavy (60 -70 lbs.) load yet not heavy as an empty pack. IMHO Eberlestock packs are well designed but WAY too heavy B/C they are made of unnecessarily heavy Cordura fabric, heavy duty straps and buckles. The Eberlestock, Granite Gear and Mystery Ranch packs designed for the military need to be heavy for the harsh conditions they must endure. [B]Hunting packs [/B]just need to be reasonably durable and strong and as light as possible. This mean placing the heavier fabric ONLY where it is needed such as the bottom of the pack. Medium weight fabric on the sides and lighter fabric on the back and top. Nylon webbing straps can be lighter and narrower and still be **** strong. Their buckles are strong as well without being big. Try breaking a light nylon webbing strap on a UL backpack. You can't. Seek Outside may have the best balance between pack weight and pack strength. Eric B. [/QUOTE]
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