Hey guys, so I am in the market for something bigger than my current pack that will double for hiking and hunting duty. I've only owned internal frame packs besides a terrible alice I had, and was hoping to get some advice from current owners. I'm only looking at what I can find locally for sale since I don't want to order something without trying it on first, so no Kifaru for me right now unfortunately, however I have found an Arcteryx Tango (internal frame) for sale locally, as well as a Mystery Ranch Tactiplane (internal frame) Mystery ranch Nice 6500 (nice frame) and oddly enough one of the new FILBE packs.
Can't really load any of them up before I buy unfortunately so I don't know what it will feel like full, but if anyone here has any experience with these I would greatly appreciate it. I'm currently leaning towards internal frame as balance is key for me considering the terrain where I hunt and I've felt off balance more with external frame packs in general, although I have heard great things about mystery ranch externals. Ideally I would like to be able to haul about 90-100 pounds out at a time, up to 120 on rare occasions. Also I know this may sound silly, but due to the size of my upper arms and chest I've found that certain straps get REALLY uncomfortable REALLY fast with heavy loads, I know the mystery cinch is designed for body armor but do you think it would possible help keep the straps in position for me as well? Thanks for any guidance!
Can't really load any of them up before I buy unfortunately so I don't know what it will feel like full, but if anyone here has any experience with these I would greatly appreciate it. I'm currently leaning towards internal frame as balance is key for me considering the terrain where I hunt and I've felt off balance more with external frame packs in general, although I have heard great things about mystery ranch externals. Ideally I would like to be able to haul about 90-100 pounds out at a time, up to 120 on rare occasions. Also I know this may sound silly, but due to the size of my upper arms and chest I've found that certain straps get REALLY uncomfortable REALLY fast with heavy loads, I know the mystery cinch is designed for body armor but do you think it would possible help keep the straps in position for me as well? Thanks for any guidance!