that is something i was looking at. somedays i would just need a small pack but then on long multiple night hunts i would need the bigger pack. or even pack the smaller bag in the larger pack for day trips from camp. something i am going to think about.
To echo what kurt mentioned...
I have a Kifaru Bikini frame and three different bags for it.
- 4800cu/inHighcamp
- 7000cu/in Highcamp
- Mountain Rambler
To give an idea of capacity, I have spent 8 nights out of that 4800cu/in HC pack on a walk in wilderness bow hunt in the backcountry. It was tight, but doable in the early season. Nice thing was, once packed in to spike camp, that bag compresses down to nothing and very easy to hunt with.
Haven't had to use the 7000 HC bag as of yet.
The HC bags are very simplistic in design, really just a top load main bag to stuff full of shit. There are Molle attachments for adding different sized 'pockets', as desired. If you prefer a more compartmentalized bag, there are plenty of other options to look into...
I got the Mountain Rambler as more of a day bag to rifle hunt with. It has an internal center scabbard, and enough room to easily hunt 1-3 days out of. Will also have this combo along for any matches where a slightly bigger bag would be advantageous. The MR is presently on my Bikini frame and has a couple 20 lb. bags of rice strapped in for training hikes. The load shelf is made to haul a big load of meat (or gear) Nice bag!
Also have an EXO 3500 pack (original model). This is also a VERY nice pack! Have used it while bow hunting out of a 'drive in' camp, and packed a bull out with it. The EXO packs are very well thought out, and well worth looking into...'
Good luck!