So, to be crystal clear, this is not a "Trail Pack". So, now you're thinking what the sam-hell is it. Good question. Hauling 55 gallon steel drums for fuel/water/secure dry storage. Or hauling a massive load of dimension lumber, like 2" X 6"-eight or twelve foot long. A kitchen Stove, a Refrigerator, etc.
Most freighter frame backpacks are basically designed/intended for hauling heavy loads of meat or hides. Simply because that is the commercial market, and more importantly the market that has "painfully" learned nothing else works. Also the market that will pay $1,000.00 for a needed tool. All other backpack frames fall apart with not much use. An internal frame pack is totally useless for freighting huge and/or heavy loads. Think that not true, strap a refrigerator on your recreational trail internal frame pack.
Are they ideal for "bug'out" application ..?? The answer is not the freighter frame pack....."BUT YOU". The pack/super hip belt & super shoulder harness will freight three hundred pounds. Even if you can't the freighter frame is better for bugging out, for its indestructability and design systems.
Now the "PAINFUL" news, these type packs start at $800.00 and can go to several thousand dollars. Do you need this quality/level system to bug'out.....NO. But the concept (even if cheaper level) is still the best concept for a bug'out pack. You can get a freighter frame pack for around $200.00. If you're going to be on the run for months or years you will wish you had a higher-level freighter pack. Generally, the frame itself is durable enough. It is the hip belt and shoulder harness that lower end commercial marketers cheat on. Why, because in the store the belt and shoulder harness "FEEL" wonderful.
If anyone desires to ask questions, or rebuttal this information for-4-it. All freighter frame packs (in my opinion) will still need improved attachment system, but this is cheap. Heavy quality bungee cords also important, in addition to quality rope. And education and experience in how to load and secure the load. Desired features we can also discuss.
The "BARNEY'S FREIGHTER" is the standard and hugely most common Freighter Pack, used in the Alaska Big Game Guiding Industry. Yes, there are superior Freighter Frame Systems, but if you're a licensed guide, and you show up less than a BARNEY'S PACK. You will not be employed very long.
https://barneyssports.com/product-category/default-category/packs-bags/
Most freighter frame backpacks are basically designed/intended for hauling heavy loads of meat or hides. Simply because that is the commercial market, and more importantly the market that has "painfully" learned nothing else works. Also the market that will pay $1,000.00 for a needed tool. All other backpack frames fall apart with not much use. An internal frame pack is totally useless for freighting huge and/or heavy loads. Think that not true, strap a refrigerator on your recreational trail internal frame pack.
Are they ideal for "bug'out" application ..?? The answer is not the freighter frame pack....."BUT YOU". The pack/super hip belt & super shoulder harness will freight three hundred pounds. Even if you can't the freighter frame is better for bugging out, for its indestructability and design systems.
Now the "PAINFUL" news, these type packs start at $800.00 and can go to several thousand dollars. Do you need this quality/level system to bug'out.....NO. But the concept (even if cheaper level) is still the best concept for a bug'out pack. You can get a freighter frame pack for around $200.00. If you're going to be on the run for months or years you will wish you had a higher-level freighter pack. Generally, the frame itself is durable enough. It is the hip belt and shoulder harness that lower end commercial marketers cheat on. Why, because in the store the belt and shoulder harness "FEEL" wonderful.
If anyone desires to ask questions, or rebuttal this information for-4-it. All freighter frame packs (in my opinion) will still need improved attachment system, but this is cheap. Heavy quality bungee cords also important, in addition to quality rope. And education and experience in how to load and secure the load. Desired features we can also discuss.
The "BARNEY'S FREIGHTER" is the standard and hugely most common Freighter Pack, used in the Alaska Big Game Guiding Industry. Yes, there are superior Freighter Frame Systems, but if you're a licensed guide, and you show up less than a BARNEY'S PACK. You will not be employed very long.
https://barneyssports.com/product-category/default-category/packs-bags/
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