Getting prepared now for this Fall's Elk Hunt! So I'm shopping for a frame pack.
Everywhere I'm seeing only a few types, even at MidwayUSA. All just around $70-80. They all appear to be made in China. I would prefer a higher quality and don't mind paying for that. None of the high end pack manufacturers I've looked at (so far) have a pack frame offering. Usually higher end = internal pack frame.
I'm looking at the Alps Outdoorz pack, which IMO seems to have the best overall features. This one:
ALPS Outdoorz Commander Frame Backpack
The Cabela's packs are made in Vietnam... looks nearly identical construction-wise to the Alps pack. IMO the pack isn't worth another $50 just because it says "Cabela's" on the side.
I'm wondering if there are better packs out there? Even a USA- or other "not" China-made pack?
Everywhere I'm seeing only a few types, even at MidwayUSA. All just around $70-80. They all appear to be made in China. I would prefer a higher quality and don't mind paying for that. None of the high end pack manufacturers I've looked at (so far) have a pack frame offering. Usually higher end = internal pack frame.
I'm looking at the Alps Outdoorz pack, which IMO seems to have the best overall features. This one:
ALPS Outdoorz Commander Frame Backpack
The Cabela's packs are made in Vietnam... looks nearly identical construction-wise to the Alps pack. IMO the pack isn't worth another $50 just because it says "Cabela's" on the side.
I'm wondering if there are better packs out there? Even a USA- or other "not" China-made pack?