
Muley Freak
Muley Freak Cheat Code Hunting Pack
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.
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Specifications
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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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