Pack weight

[cur dog]

There are alot of good tips here. About the only thing I could add is that a good walking stick really helps while packing out heavy loads.

 

[idnative1948]

I weigh 185 and 75 -100 lbs is about average for a meat pack for me. Once packed 106 lbs five miles in 90 degree heat. That sucked. Usually you move the weight from your hips to your shoulders to alternate the pain. Make sure your pack fits your build.

Just wondering... Did you lose any meat? That is a long huck in that kind of heat. Was it able to cool any before hand? Just wondering as I continue to worry about spoilage.

 

[WapitiBob]

here is REI pack fitting video:
http://www.rei.com/popUps/videos/backpacks+adjusting+fit.html?height=400&width=600

An Elk hind quarter will be close to 75#, just an FYI

Also, most hunting packs don't have functional load lifters as shown in the REI video, for longer torso lengths. I'm guessing that at less than a buck fifty you won't have that problem but get a pack that fits.

Another also, a tip from Seacat at Mystery Ranch. Don't straddle the hips with the waist belt. In that position, it can only ride down the hips putting more load on the shoulders. Put the waist belt on top of the hips, preventing the pack from sliding down. That will also raise the lifters and create the proper angle for them to be functional.

 

[wingman1]

Just wondering... Did you lose any meat? That is a long huck in that kind of heat. Was it able to cool any before hand? Just wondering as I continue to worry about spoilage.

It's always hot in eastern mt during bowseason. Did not lose any meat. I quarter up ASAP and hang them in the shade. The next morning is go time. Bone out and rock. When you get to camp wet down your game bags. Meat will hold for two days in 90 degree conditions.

 

[idnative1948]

It's always hot in eastern mt during bowseason. Did not lose any meat. I quarter up ASAP and hang them in the shade. The next morning is go time. Bone out and rock. When you get to camp wet down your game bags. Meat will hold for two days in 90 degree conditions.

Thanks! Don't hunt bow so haven't had to deal with that kind of heat. I learn something new everyday from you guys. As to cooling meat down, we have gotten up in the middle of the night before and had to split the hams on quarters because a cool clear night turned into overcast and warm. Then a 2 hour drive to be at the butcher waiting for them when their doors opened in the morning to get it into cold storage. Luckily close enough to do that if needed.

 

[1_pointer]

Put the waist belt on top of the hips, preventing the pack from sliding down. That will also raise the lifters and create the proper angle for them to be functional.

That works for me!!! 'Course having an arse that could double as a shelf doesn't hurt...

174- What are you using for weight? I've found that weight plates and the like feel worse than something more resembling an item that would be packed. Go buy some Ol' Roy!!! Throw a bag of that in the back and see how it feels. If you get the chance to stop by an REI try on some of their packs and have them adjust it with weight in it. Might make a big difference as maybe the pack just doesn't fit you.

 

[cadman59501]

It's always hot in eastern mt during bowseason. Did not lose any meat. I quarter up ASAP and hang them in the shade. The next morning is go time. Bone out and rock. When you get to camp wet down your game bags. Meat will hold for two days in 90 degree conditions.

I have always been told not to wet down the meat as it would encourage bacteria growth.

 

[174in]

That works for me!!! 'Course having an arse that could double as a shelf doesn't hurt...

174- What are you using for weight? I've found that weight plates and the like feel worse than something more resembling an item that would be packed. Go buy some Ol' Roy!!! Throw a bag of that in the back and see how it feels. If you get the chance to stop by an REI try on some of their packs and have them adjust it with weight in it. Might make a big difference as maybe the pack just doesn't fit you.

Having no arse could be a problem for me.Also yes I was using weight plates.It made a big differance just putting 20 lbs up higher than the whole 50# in one spot of the pack

 

[wingman1]

I have always been told not to wet down the meat as it would encourage bacteria growth.

never had a problem, evaporative cooling.