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Title: packframes
Post by: Alvey on March 27, 2012, 07:37:00 PM
Anybody have any good suggestions on some good fair priced packframes?I would like to get one for training and maybe haul my turkey blind around central pa woods.
Title: Re: packframes
Post by: Hummer3T on March 27, 2012, 07:43:00 PM
kelty cache hauler is a good one about $120.00 new or try to find the frame of an old camp trails expedition pack, I have being trying to get one for cheap for awhile.
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Post by: ron w on March 27, 2012, 08:17:00 PM
I like the old Coleman plastic pack frames, very light, but you can really load them up!
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Post by: Lefty on March 28, 2012, 07:35:00 AM
Military ALICE pack frames can be had for cheap and I think work well.  You can usually find them for $20-30.
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Post by: Norminator on March 28, 2012, 10:40:00 AM
I was just looking at some on fleaBay . $10-$20 and lots of them.
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Post by: Phil Tuccillo on March 28, 2012, 12:04:00 PM
I 2nd Kelty cache hauler backcountryedge.com 99.95 free shipping.
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Post by: 1screagle on March 28, 2012, 03:15:00 PM
I bought a military ALICE pack frame and I love it, 32.00. I camo'd it up like my handmade ghillie suit and can't wait to use it this season. Probably too much room which will only create a struggle not to bring more than I need.
Title: Re: packframes
Post by: Norminator on March 28, 2012, 03:42:00 PM
Just bought an Alice on line for $9.99. Just the frame and straps. Gonna rig my folding chair on one side, my Safari Tuff on the other side and bag in the middle. Thought I would try that before I dug deeper in my pocket for a Waldrop.

Norm from Canuckistan
Title: Re: packframes
Post by: Biathlonman on March 28, 2012, 08:26:00 PM
L.L. Bean reportedly makes a nice one for about $100...
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Post by: lpcjon2 on March 28, 2012, 08:50:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Lefty:
Military ALICE pack frames can be had for cheap and I think work well.  You can usually find them for $20-30.
I carried one for four years and it never failed. It is pretty comfortable to. Alice packs come in a M,L,XL sizes, and they all fit the same frame. Make sure it has the kidney pad.
Title: Re: packframes
Post by: Outwest on March 28, 2012, 09:37:00 PM
The military plywood/canvas frames are an excellent frame for lashing big heavy loads on.
I have packed a lot of elk quarters on these frames and they are very comfortable, quiet and nearly indestructable.

John