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Title: Bison Gear pack question
Post by: Hermon on February 10, 2015, 08:14:00 AM
Has anyone seen both the Lemhi and Elk Hunter packs?
If so, thoughts, pros and cons of each?  Thanks
Title: Re: Bison Gear pack question
Post by: Elkchaser on February 10, 2015, 09:23:00 AM
I own the Lemhi and it is a great pack. Carries everything I need for the day elk hunting here in Montana. The Lemhi is a little trimmer pack and more of a panel loader, with a zippered main compartment opening. It is also about 1300-1400 cubic inches smaller. The Elk Hunter has a top pouch flap covering the opening to the main compartment.

All Bison Gear packs are extremely well made and will last for a long, long time.

It depends on what your intended use is, as to which model would be best for you. As a daypack, I think I would find the size of the Elk Hunter too large for my taste. I like a little narrower pack that is more "behind me", to clear brush and tree limbs.

Hope this helps. Good luck on the search!
Ron
Title: Re: Bison Gear pack question
Post by: Hermon on February 10, 2015, 08:19:00 PM
Thanks for the info Ron.  Do both packs have internal frames?
Title: Re: Bison Gear pack question
Post by: Herdbull on February 10, 2015, 09:52:00 PM
The Elk hunter does. I take the elk hunter with me on every hunt no matter Alaska or hunting turkey. It is roomy enough for my camera end extra gear. I practice shooting with it on and it feels great. Mike
Title: Re: Bison Gear pack question
Post by: Hermon on February 10, 2015, 10:05:00 PM
Thanks Mike.  Website said the Lemhi had an internal frame, but didn't say if the Elk Hunter did or not.
Title: Re: Bison Gear pack question
Post by: agross1 on February 12, 2015, 07:33:00 AM
Been wanting a lemhi for years.   They don't come up for sale used, If that tells ya anything.
Title: Re: Bison Gear pack question
Post by: Hermon on February 12, 2015, 08:20:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by agross1:
Been wanting a lemhi for years.   They don't come up for sale used, If that tells ya anything.
There was one on here a couple weeks ago and I missed it.  I probably should have jumped on it.
Title: Re: Bison Gear pack question
Post by: agross1 on February 12, 2015, 08:46:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Hermon:
 
QuoteOriginally posted by agross1:
Been wanting a lemhi for years.   They don't come up for sale used, If that tells ya anything.
There was one on here a couple weeks ago and I missed it.  I probably should have jumped on it. [/b]
Yes you should've.   They are hard to come by.  Guess one of these days I'll have to contribute so I can see the classifieds again.  Good luck to ya .