I've just recieved a new lost river pack. Man it is nice and fits up real comfortable. If you have experience with one I would like your evaluation of this pack.
When I decided to buy a quality pack about 8-9 years ago, that's the one I picked and have not been sorry. My hunting parner has one also and I saw him stuff an elk hind quarter (must have been 80#) into that expandable game bag and pack it out on the first trip.
I use mine all the time, finding it plenty comfy and big enough for all my goodies.
BTW, owner Angelo is a trad hunter and TG member...and rather nice fellow to deal with.
Yea Man, that game bag is really neat, someone did their homework on this bag. I hope i get to use it this sept.
Great pack! Been using mine about 6 years now.
I have the outfitter with shoulder straps. Really like it.
Gilbert
The next pack I buy will definitely be a Bison pack. I'd have one already if I hadn't accumulated so many other ones during decades of guiding.
I use the Bisongear "Elk Pack". Great pack.
Bought a "Bison Gear "Lemhi" this past spring. Looks like a great pack that will do all I want it to do. The only negative I've ever heard about these packs is price. Quality don't come cheap. :thumbsup:
Love my Lost river as well. I packed out the whole boned out sheep (in my avatar pic)cape and horns as well in one trip. This is my go to pack 90% of the time. Mine is wool, gotta get one in lighter material so I have a hot weather pack.
I can't tell you how many critters I've packed out with my FTE...simply awesome. Mine is made of hemp, bombproof. No side panniers, very streamline. Ask Angelo about the hemp, not talked about much but an excellent option!
My LR is made from bucksuede, it is very lite and cool. The fall temps in Louisiana are very warm.I will use it in co. in sept. but it is not very cold there then.
I use the first trip explorer and its a great pack, fits well with plenty of room for all I need to carry, worth the every penny, should last a long time.
I love my Bison Gear pack!
Hess, Tell us more about the hemp. I am going to buy the FTE and was debating on the material. Now you are throwing a wrench in there:) Thanks
I've got a lost river and an elkhunter pack. I really like them both, well made and durable. I just wish they would finish updating their website so we could check out all the other new packs.
Hemp is a very strong material. At first it feels somewhat like a soft burlap material. But after it breaks in a bit (which doesn't take much) it is very comfortable. I got mine in '03 and have countless hours with it on my back. It will soak up a bit of water though but the waterproof liner has always done well.
It has a very earthy look to it and helps blend in to the urban hunting environment here in Missoula...full of hippies!
Hess, What do you think of it in weight compared to the wool? Thanks
i'm like a kid waiting for Christmas waiting for mine to come!!
ttt
Anyone made any comparisons with the Elberstock 2 packs?
Anyone else have any experience with hemp for a back pack? I am going to order the FTE and was thinking wool, but the weight had me thinking. Any thoughts? thanks
QuoteOriginally posted by todd secker:
Anyone else have any experience with hemp for a back pack? I am going to order the FTE and was thinking wool, but the weight had me thinking. Any thoughts? thanks
Todd:
As a pack material, I can't comment, but I have a pair of hemp shorts that are pushing 8 years old. They are just plain rugged, yet comfortable. Nothing wears like hemp (pun intended). That would be an excellent choice.
BobW
Thanks for the input. I will call Bison Gear and talk to them about it. Thanks, Todd
Todd,
The weight is a bit lighter than the heavier camo wool, and way stronger. I've also got a Lemhi in the hemp and use it for mtn. lion hunting cuz I can break down my bow and have my arrow tube strapped on...sometimes we're out there a while.
If and when I get another it will be of hemp, hands down my favorite material for a pack.
I'm not sure if Ang has any more hemp but it is extremely easy to find online and you'll need about a yard and a half of fabric so don't be afraid to supply your own material. A lot of times the distributor will send out free samples. The only problem is I can't remember the weight/yard. It might be around a 15 oz. Also you may want to dye the material before a pack is made because the hemp I received was very pale in color. I hope this helps, feel free to call me at 406.544.5208
My brother has a hemp pack from Bison, his partner has the wool, same pack. I like both but will get the hemp one. Great packs!!!!
Thanks fellas. When I get back to the states I will get one ordered in Hemp. Unfortunately, by the time I can get it ordered I probably won't get it by hunting season this year, but it will be worth the wait. Thanks for all the advice.