In need of a MR NICE Frame, hoping someone has an extra with a medium harness, and preferably small belt. The belt sizing is negotiable.
Send an email to [email protected] if you have one you would like to part with.
Primaloft does ok in when wet, you won't lose a ton of insulation. This jacket is meant to be worn underneath rain gear or a soft shell, and the minimal DWR that is there is just meant to keep the jacket dry should there be a sudden storm. So, use it with the understanding that you won't lose...
Not trying to be argumentative here Bob, but when you look at the bags with built in load lifters the weight comes from the top of the says, progressively working all the way down to the bottom. If the bag does not ride on top I don't believe you get the full advantage of functioning load...
Here is an article I put together last year on this subject. Every elk I have killed has been in Wyoming on a general hunt.
http://seekoutside.com/the-learning-curve-what-it-takes-to-kill-elk-in-general-units/