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I like the pack and it will pretty much do everything I want. However, I already have an Eberlestock X1 to use as a daypack, and it will pack a fair amount of meat if needed. What I really need is more of a pack for backpacking in a camp. While this pack will certainly do that, I really don't...

For sale, J107 Dragonfly. Good condition. Used on several day hunts, one overnighter and a 4 day backpack hunt in Idaho this Fall. Packed out deer head but no bloody meat bags. There are some small stains on lower compression straps but I would consider mostly insignificant for a hunting...

Be aware, some areas of established public "Game Lands" are open to hunting but closed to camping. I live here so I would suggest Pisgah National Forest in the western end of the state. Somewhere around the Mills River area. There are a lot of deer (I assume that's what you want to hunt) in...

What area of the state are you interested in backpack hunting?

I have a GoLite SL3 tipi. It is absolutely spacious with one person as I can pack all my gear inside with me. I also have the nest, so I can use it floorless as I did on a recent backpack hunt in Idaho or with the nest as I do around here in warm weather to keep the creepie crawlies from...

In that example I'm more impressed with the man than the pack!

Heck, an old Dana Design Terraplane internal will carry a heavy load and comfortably! Well, as heavy as I want to carry anyway. The Dana Designs were THE pack once upon a time and still are going strong and still light years ahead of some newer "top of the line" packs in the comfort department...

The X-1 actually has a little pouch and strap for carrying a bow in addition to the rifle scabbard. It is a great day pack, and what I use for turkey hunting. I have packed a whitetail out in my(empty) X-1. It was plenty full of meat but it just fit. It certainly wouldn't be my first choice for...

I've never used a commercial ground blind. I carry pruners and cut a few limbs, stick them in the ground to break up my outline. I also usually sit with my back to a tree. I DO carry a comfortable chair to sit in so I can be still. I believe they'll key in on movement faster than anything...

Not sure I even comprehend what your first sentence means, sorry. As far as the second sentence...The original responder said the unit 43 herd had been decimated by wolves. If one were interested in shooting a wolf, it would stand to reason one would go where there was a healthy population of...

I was looking at central to northern areas of unit 43 (Big Smokey area and north) A wolf rug would be a pretty good trophy for a NC boy. We don't get much opportunity for wolves around here (wink). However, a mulie is the #1 objective so it make sense to hunt where they are. Unit 44 produces...

I have a non resident deer and wolf tag. It was my intention to backpack hunt unit 43 in the general season. Is the controlled hunt in unit 44 a real prize and much better than 43? I know there would be less hunters and the success percentage is WAY higher. I wanted to do a mountain hunt...

I packed out a "field stripped" whole whitetail last fall in an Eberlestock X-1. It comes ready to go for packing a bow or rifle. Never tried it with a bow so can't comment. But it will haul more meat than I'm willing to carry and my rifle. It is daypack sized. If you're also using it for...

That's pretty warm. I've heard of people using citric or citrus acid sprinkled on the meat to prolong the life before refridgeration but have no knowledge or experience with that. A quick Google search turned up this; Why and How to Use Citric Acid on Game Meat by Larry Bartlett Citric acid...