>I also have used a number
>of good packs & love
>my 2200 as well! It
>is a great "all around"
>pack! & a hassle free,
>no questions asked return policy
>2 boot!
I guess I don't see you guys' criteria for a good "all around pack"
Is it a day pack?
I think it is a decent daypack that gives you the ability to haul out meat. You can't be very organized with it, the side pockets on the belt are worthless as are the outside pocket of the batwing. You just can't use that space effectively.All in all decent at best with other options out there that would work just as well.
Can you use this on an overnighter or longer?
My answer to this is absolutely not. I am a gear nut,meaning I like things that work the way they should.If it is a pack for extended time in the backcountry I shouldn't have to strap anything to the outside of the pack IMHO to make it doable. For where I am at when I hunt I don't have the luxury of using gear that kind of works. I want a pack that is comfortable can handle gear for a few days,spotting scope,tripod, and the ability to haul out a load of meat back to the trailhead. I can force the 2200 to do this but I shouldn't have to. I just have a hard time believing that there is that many people that really like this pack. I backpack for 30 - 45 days in the summer and use an osprey pack. This pack is so much more comfortable than ANY hunting pack I have tried. I guess I have the same compaint as HARDCORE with hunting clothing.I just think hunting packs could be much better. I haven't found the answer but I know it is not the 2200. Sorry for the rant I really wanted this pack to work for me. I think I will try the new sitka bivy 45 pack. I will let you all know how it works.
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