favorite backpack

[vandeman17]

I have $165 bucks of Cabelas card and might put it towards a pack. I would like something I can take hunting as well as maybe an overnight backcountry trip. Any suggestions?

[pendoreilleadventures]

I'd look at the horn hunter packs full curl combo is $249 right now.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Hunting-Bags-Packs%7C/pc/104791680/c/104392080/Horn-Hunter-Full-Curl-Combo-Pack/1229750.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fhunting-hunting-bags-packs%2Fhorn-hunter%2F_%2FN-1105017%2B1000003665%2FNe-1000003665%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104791680%26WTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNU&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104791680%3Bcat104392080

[Bucks2Ducks]

Eberlestock, I have the X2 and love it. Very versatile.

[vandeman17]

Eberlestock, I have the X2 and love it. Very versatile.

I have been looking at those and reading the reviews. One thing I have read is that rifle hunters don't really like the shoulder straps on them because they make it tough to carry your rifle on a sling. I mostly archery hunt but would like the versatility. 

[Bucks2Ducks]

I also do rifle and archery, I haven't noticed a problem with the sling on the shoulder, I even shoot off the shoulder strap. When I'm biking in I can easily strap my bow and whatever else to the pack, I've even put half a bear on there. If you were planning on going in a ways with a rifle you may want to look at getting the scabbard for comfort.

[Morrison4375]

Hornhunter packs all the way the full curl mainbeam and mainbeam xl are excellent choices

[Alchase]

Eberlestock, I have the X2 and love it. Very versatile.

I have been looking at those and reading the reviews. One thing I have read is that rifle hunters don't really like the shoulder straps on them because they make it tough to carry your rifle on a sling. I mostly archery hunt but would like the versatility. 

X2 here as well for rifle hunting. Never had a problem with the shoulder straps. The X2 is the most versatile and rugged (this thing can pack some weight) I have owned.
The quality is hands down better then any of my Badlands I own (Super day, Monster Fanny)
I have read some do not like how high it rides, but I have not had an issue with that at all.
The one thing they could make better is give the option to change out the belt strap like the other Eberlestock packs can.
I paid $169.00 for the X2 through Amazon. I believe this is the best $169.00 I have spent hunting.
I thought about getting a gun scabbard for mine, but after using a season I realized I do not need a scabbard.
My Claw strap stays where you put it, and when hiking I use my chest compression strap to hold my rifle sling so I am hands free.
I can also put my rifle butt in the side lower pocket, and strap the barrel to the pack near the top, as a poor mans rifle carrier if needed.

The pack only weighs 4lbs 8oz, adding a scabbard would add almost 2 lbs to it.

Have I said this this is tough?

Checkout the video of how they pack it

http://www.eberlestock.com/X2%20Pack.htm

[vandeman17]

Thank you for the in depth review. You answered a few of the other questions that I had! 

[ShaneTyTrey]

Check out the outdoorsman optics pack also....very comfortable and can haul a load.

[RifleRidge]

 , I would choose padded straps... IMO...

[Sliverslinger]

Eberlestock, I have the X2 and love it. Very versatile.

Best pack I've ever owned, and I've had a lot. Versatile, tough, extremely comfortable. I packed out my elk quarters this year with this pack and was blown away at how well it performed, especially for being as relatively small as it is. This year I'm gonna spring for a Eberlestock Blue Widow.

[couesbitten]

Horn Hunter Full Curl pack, best pack I've owned, comfortable, and built in USA.  You'd have to spend considerably more ($600+ for Kifaru or Stone Glacier) to get a better pack than this.

[dkecoleman]

X2 is a great pack, I went though quite a few. For a day type pack, that can hold a couple of days worth, I thinks it's hard to beat.

[Jason]

I love my Eberlestock X2