Cabelas Alaskan Frame Pack Review

When combined with the frame you can also attach your gun to the pack and frame.

Cabelas alaskan frame pack review. This pack has a ton of features and even more room 5000 cubic inches for all your gear. The j104 for pack in s more. Well that s the first thing i tried was to get the pack for that frame but it looks like cabelas no longer sells the pack separate. 100 buyer pays actual shipping costs.

Although it has served me well it is nearly time for this pack to be replaced as it has seen plenty of wear and tear while packing out thousands of pounds of venison over the years. They weigh about as much as a mr 6500 but offer a full frame and meat shelf. 2 zip side compartments store plenty of gear. I have used the cabela s alaskan guide model external frame pack for the last 7 years with great success.

Cabelas alaskan ii pack frame in outfitter camo. These packs are pretty versatile this one has bivvy d and gone on day hunts too. It s been sitting in my finished basement since then. Hate getting hung up constantly.

Loaded with the attributes hunters require in the field the cabela s alaskan 1 frame pack brings a large 30 hx13 5 wx8 d main compartment with a compression lacing system for generous storage with minimal bulk. Ray 220705 asked how to use the pack out feature specifically the straps that are on the fabric i was expecting to find the typical male female clasp type o. Questions let me know. I bought this 2 years ago and i believe it s packed out 3 elk quarters in it s lifetime.

It was made in china and boy did it look uncomfortable with 70 lbs in it. I have a alaska freighter and have used it packing on a trail without the bag to haul game out game. My brother in law spend 350 for the cabelas alaskan prestige frame pack system. Learned a long time ago to ditch the frame pack off trail or hunting.

Use a e stock j104 or mr crewcab for hunting. It has several pockets to keep your gear organized and a padded spotting scope pocket. It s an awesome hauler. You can buy the frame separate or the pack frame combo.

So i was looking at other brand packs to retrofit to that frame or buy a internal frame pack to hunt with maybe leave the alaskan frame in truck or camp to haul bigger load of meat out. Purchased new in 2005 used for one week on caribou hunt in alaska. Cost me 180 new the mr 100 used. Selling my alaskan guide frame pack.

This entry level frame hunting pack lets any hunter step up to hunting packs at an affordable value without sacrificing quality or design. It has thin padding almost no waist belt and little shoulder lift. Not to mention it weighs in at almost 13 lbs empty.