newguy220,

Load lifters are straps that run from the front of your shoulder straps to the top of your pack frame (external frame) or to the top of your pack (internal frame). Their purpose is to...

NewGuy220,

Your question about determining what size pack you need is an excellent one, and one that many don't think to ask. Unfortunately, many folks will recommend one size or another, normally...

cali_hornhunter,

Since you seem to be new to buying a pack keep this in mind. Fit is the most important thing when considering a pack/frame combination.

A pack that is absolutely amazing and...

The comment above about it depending on how lightweight your gear is was a critical one. Don't worry about what size pack to get until you get what will go into it. One person may be able to fit his...

I'm surprised nobody has posted on this until now.

mcseal2, you carry a kit very much like mine. I always carry a basic survival kit on my person, not in a pack, whenever I hit the woods. It fits...

If you have the article I would like it too. It sounds like it might be a useful handout for my IBEP (bowhunter education) classes.

walleyed,

I could not find anything about CO requiring the IBEP to bowhunt in CO, but many outfitters do require it to ensure that their bowhunters have a basic understanding of bowhunting and how...

NDHunter,

How many ci's is your friend looking for and will he just be carrying his gear for the day or does he plan to haul out meat and horns with it too?

Larry