How does the adjustable torso work on the Cheat Code?

The shoulder harness slides up and down the patented carbon fiber frame on two locking mechanisms, so you set torso length directly instead of buying a sized frame. The caveat is at the other end: the hip belt is one-size-fits-most with no swappable belt sizes, so hunters at the extremes of the waist range should factor that in — especially since it's sold direct-only with no store try-on.

Does it come with a rain cover?

Yes — a rain fly is included and stows in a dedicated bottom pocket, which is genuinely uncommon in the hunting-pack world where Stone Glacier, Mystery Ranch, and Kifaru all skip it. The 4-way stretch nylon and Cordura body handles normal weather; the fly covers sustained rain.

Can I strap a rifle to it?

Not out of the box — rifle carry requires the separately-sold Pack-Konnect Rifle Cover, and there's no built-in boot or sling system. Hip-belt pouches and a water bottle holder are also paid add-ons, so price the accessories you need on top of the $630 base.

Is a first-generation pack from Muley Freak a risky buy against Exo or Stone Glacier?

That's the honest trade-off. The spec sheet is competitive — 150 lb load rating, built-in meat shelf, 70 L bag at 5.6 lb, integrated bladder holder with hose routing through the frame — but there are only 19 reviews on muleyfreak.com, almost no independent forum discussion, and the warranty covers manufacturing defects only rather than Badlands-style unconditional coverage. Established haulers at the same price have years of field track record; this one doesn't yet.

Will one Cheat Code cover day hunts and week-long trips?

That's its design brief: the 4,250 ci bag compresses down for day hunts and the removable lid extends it for 5-7 day trips, per the manufacturer, with the meat shelf sandwiching a load between bag and frame when a hunt ends in a packout. Just note it comes in this single 70 L size — there's no smaller bag option in the line.

Hunting Pack

~$630

Muley Freak

Muley Freak Cheat Code Hunting Pack

Name: Muley Freak Cheat Code Hunting Pack
Brand: Muley Freak
Price: 630 USD
Availability: InStock

Muley Freak's first and only true backpack: a 4,250 ci backcountry hauler on a patented adjustable carbon fiber frame with a 150 lb load rating and built-in meat shelf. The shoulder harness slides up and down the frame on two locking mechanisms to dial in torso fit without buying multiple frame heights, and a removable lid plus included rain fly let it scale from day hunts to 5-7 day trips. Sold direct through muleyfreak.com in Coyote Brown, Ranger Green, and Black/Tan.

Approx. price

~$630

Capacity

70 L (4,250 ci)

Weight

5.6 lb (6.2 lb with lid)

Best For

Western backcountry hunters who want one adjustable pack for day hunts through week-long pack-outs

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Specifications

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Type

Hunting Pack

Frame Type

External Frame

Capacity

70 L (4,250 ci)

Weight

5.6 lb (6.2 lb with lid)

Max Recommended Load

150 lb load rating

Torso Fit

Adjustable - shoulder harness slides up/down the carbon frame via two locking mechanisms

Material

4-way stretch nylon and Cordura on a carbon fiber frame

Back Panel

Harness on patented adjustable carbon fiber frame

Warranty

1-Year Limited Warranty covering manufacturer defects

Raincover Included

Yes

Fits BV500 Bear Canister

Features

Adjustable TorsoRaincover IncludedRemovable LidHydration SleeveMeat Shelf

Pros

✓Patented adjustable carbon fiber frame - the sliding harness dials in torso fit without buying multiple frame sizes or a complicated ladder system
✓150 lb load rating built for boned-out elk quarters and heavy backcountry pack-outs
✓Built-in meat shelf: the bag peels away from the frame to sandwich a load against your back
✓4,250 ci with a removable lid scales from stripped-down day hunts to 5-7 day trips, per the manufacturer
✓Competitive weight for a load hauler at 5.6 lb without lid / 6.2 lb with lid
✓Rain fly included and stored in a dedicated bottom pocket - many competitors sell theirs separately
✓Integrated water bladder holder with hose routing through the frame and down the shoulder strap
✓4-way stretch nylon and Cordura construction; early owner reviews on the manufacturer site average 5.0

Cons

✗At $629.99 it's priced against established haulers from Exo, Stone Glacier, and Mystery Ranch that have years of field track record
✗Thin review base: just 19 reviews on muleyfreak.com and almost no independent forum discussion - most coverage comes from Muley Freak's own YouTube channel and ambassadors
✗Sold direct-only through muleyfreak.com, so you can't try the fit in a store first
✗Rifle carry is not built in - it requires the separately-sold Pack-Konnect Rifle Cover
✗Hip belt pouches and a water bottle holder are also paid add-on accessories
✗One-size-fits-most hip belt with no swappable belt sizes
✗Warranty covers manufacturing defects only - no unconditional lifetime coverage like Badlands offers
✗First-generation pack from a brand new to pack-making, in a single 70 L size with no smaller bag options

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