First Lite vs. Kuiu vs. Sitka | Hunting Pack Comparison

[@enjoytheoutdoors101]

Have you seen Kuiu's new Ecounter Divide 2800 pack. That one was especificly made for white-tail hunters, treestand hunters, and saddle hunters. If you haven't checked it out, you might want to give it a shot. Thanks for the reviews 🎯

[@galinswigart]

@@enjoytheoutdoors101 I haven’t tested it yet. Looks like a nice pack though!

[@josiahjohnson85]

I ended up selling my first lite transfer pack and going with the Kuiu pack for all those reasons you recommended! Pumped to use it hunting this year!

[@galinswigart]

Nice! Yeah, I think the transfer is a good pack for a specific type of hunter. Just could use some refining and tweaking to make it more versatile IMO. Thanks for watching, I think you’ll love the Kuiu!

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

Great video. Has the vibe of a tech review but really useful for a pack. On paper I thought I wanted the sitka but this changed my mind.

[@galinswigart]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the kind words. The Sitka pack is still a great one. Each one of these is good, just at different things.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Well done! I think I'll stick with the Pop Up 28 for now though.

[@galinswigart]

I’ve heard a lot of good things about that pack, too! Very unique design.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

@@galinswigart Nothing is perfect, but it has worked well for me!

[@melvinsacromentoe]

I have the tool bucket and I agree with your assessment of it. I’ve found that I actually don’t like hanging it from the lid and have kind of modified it

[@galinswigart]

I noticed the same. It’s nice to have access to those pockets, but the pack tends to flop around when hanging from a lit so high above it’s center of gravity. Good concept, just isn’t my favorite way to use it. Good pack, though!

[@melvinsacromentoe]

@@galinswigart agree. Good pack for what it is, I don’t mobile hunt a ton so good for my uses

[@Verticalbowoutdoors]

You need to try the badlands connect pack. I carry a lot of crap while self filming and the lay out is just pure genius and all the extra pockets and pouches you can add for cheap is just amazing.

[@galinswigart]

I’m familiar with that pack but haven’t used it. Looks interesting.

[@gold_3]

great job! thank you Sir

[@galinswigart]

I appreciate the kind words, thanks for watching.

[@MattHampton2211]

Dang I just bought a first lite too and I mostly hunt in the Louisiana hear.

[@galinswigart]

It’s still a good pack, a lot of people love it including me. Just isn’t my number once choice.

[@flushot6513]

I just use a 40 dollar canvas type pack that has a large opening for my vest on colder days and mayb snack or two dont need anything to fancy since all my gear is in a tree as we speak walk in and climb sit down

[@Clear24chris]

Have you ever tried Exo-Mtn Gear?

[@galinswigart]

I have. They’re my favorite choice for western hunting packs. Just a little overbuilt for whitetail hunting with a full external frame. Great company with awesome packs though! Hoping to review their new pack, but only so much room in the budget for gear to review haha

[@Clear24chris]

I love my K3. Still not decided on updating to the K4@@galinswigart

[@davidmussman9924]

How do you fasten your sticks to the pack

[@galinswigart]

Using the compression straps on the back or sides. Sometimes I do all 4 in a stack on the back, other times I do 2 stacks of 2 on the sides with the standoffs facing in towards the back to avoid snagging.

[@chrisbuckley8148]

Exo Mtn. Gear is tops.

[@galinswigart]

I have an Exo K4 for backpack hunts and absolutely love it. Best frame pack I’ve used. But I would never even consider taking it with me Whitetail hunting. Just isn’t built for the style of hunting I do.