ALPS OutdoorZExtreme Commander X + Pack

I took it hunting the first time this year for elk season. I carried approximately 55 lbs in the pack. It is very comfortable and highly adjustable. I only have two minor complaints. One is a small squeak I can’t seem to identify that occurs when moving. I believe it’s the frame next to my ear. The other is that all of the straps can be overwhelming at first. But that’s how you get all of the adjustments. Overall the pack is solid with no hot spots and can carry quite a load. I particularly like the removable hood and front pack as well as the rifle sling.

After reading into tons of reviews on this plus many others, and having an Exo pack in an online shopping cart. I pulled the trigger on the Commander X. Was originally looking at the tan bag but the cammo one got restocked! It sounds like the brown one was made out of a louder fabric. The cammo version is dead quiet and soft. Extremely durable from what I could tell. Roughly pulled on all the components and was impressed on the construction. However the internal frame is a bit flimsy. Should be good to pack out a heavy load, but I previously owned the LL Bean Carryall which was almost an Identical meat haller frame (google it) and it's twice as rigid. However the shoulder straps weren't adjustable, the Commander X definitely wins in the adjustability aspect. It should be perfect for a 4 to 6 day backpacking hunt. I have a good feeling you won't find anything better at this price point. Trust me I Looked!

Very versatile and durable with many adjustments for comfort and packing. Taking it up the mountain in a few weeks. Seems to be able to pack all necessary gear in the rest runs. Will update when I’m back.

I tell everyone about this pack. It is so amazing!! I bought the Mystery Ranch Marshal and quickly found out that when you load the meat hauler, the straps you use to tighten your load is the same ones you use to hold your pack to the frame. So when I strapped down my 338 Lapua Rifle down inside the meat hauler area, I smash everything inside my pack when I tighten the bag straps to hold it steady.Then I saw the Alps OutdoorZ Extreme Commander X pack and it is awesome. You have separate tie down straps for the pack and what is inside the meat hauler. Now my rifle fits snug and tight and my pack is lightly strapped down to the frame with its own straps. Way to go Alps OutdoorZ. It is comfortable and tough. I wish I could give them 20 stars to rate this backpack.

Nice pack. This is our second copy of this same model. We appreciate the comfort/quality and the flexibility afforded between backpacking and meat packing or both. For us it is a nice mix of cost vs function. Didn’t rate durability but seems well built and quiet.

Well I have this pack for 4 months now and I have used it on several hunting trips. I have loaded it down with approximately 40 lbs. I have taken several 5 miles hikes with it. This is a great pack. I was never sore from using this pack. A lot of thought went into this pack. It's a backpack, hunting pack, fanny pack. And a meat hauling pack. I can only comet on the use of this pack for a hunting pack. I plan to use this pack this fall for a backpack hunting trip. I am very positive this pack will work great. My only complaint is the chest strap. I just don't understand why these companies do not make the chest strap bigger. I am not that big of a person but the strap surly could use another 12 inches of material. My fix for this was I used on of the extra straps to extend the chest strap. Thanks to my daughter inlaw who did the sowing. Problem solved. Other than that this is a great pack. Very comfortable.

This is far and away the best hunting/meat pack.

Best hunting pack available! I hunt in Idaho, and was out last weekend, 10/17-18/2015 and it was fantastic! It easily accommodated my 100oz hydration bladder, fleece scentlock jacket, rain coat, vest, and my food for the day, and the top part wasn't even half full. The complete bottom section held my survival stuff, 2 knives, a sharpener, 2 flashlights, jetboil and fuel, flares and countless other items.You won't be disappointed. IT WILL LAST! I ended up caught in a mini rockslide and essentially rode the pack the whole way down the 20some foot slide, not a tear or fabric wear on the pack! Totally worth it if you're going to be doing some serious hunting/hiking/camping combination trips!

Bought it for a last minute trip. It worked very well! It was a little heavy, but very bearable for price. Has cool little features as described. Carried around 45-55 lbs on it hiking. Well stitched, and lots of buckles for making snug/perfect adjustments. Was able to haul 100+ lbs of mountain goat off of mountain. Remained comfortable throughout experience. Ran into grizzly bear, and it was a little touch to unpack rifle off of back, but all was good.Highly recommend.

After using this pack all fall I love it! Was used for mountain pack hunts and it was comfortable, durable and practical, lots of pockets, easy acces to your warm up clothes through the bottom, lines spotter pocket, built in rifle sling and rain cover. You won’t find a better pack for the price!!

Couldn’t be happier with this pack! It is very good quality and the most comfortable pack I have tried. Excellent value, it’s comparable to some of the much more expensive bigger brand name packs.

The bag appears to be very well built and a lot of thought has gone into it. It come with a lot of features that you would have to purchase as additional accessories when buying a high-end pack. It is very comfortable to wear and has plenty of room for adjustment. I have worn it on 2, three day backpacking trips carrying 60+ pounds. I feel confident enough with it that I will be using it for a 6 day pack hunt in the alpine. It is a little bit heavier than many high end bags, but the huge savings mean I am more than happy to carry an extra 2-3 pounds. All in all, this is a super bag for the price. If I could give this bag a 4.5 out of 5, I would. It is better than a 4. Not quite a 5, but the only reason is the little bit of extra weight.

My only dislike is I can only give 5 stars. The pack is extremely well made and tonnes of storage. The perfect hiking/hunting pack. Tonnes of fastening straps so dont worry about packing extra bungee cords. Its comfortable and easily adjustable for any body type. This will be big enough for my week long hunting trips with room for a sleeping bag, tent, food, and water. 10/10 would buy it again!