Eberlestock X2 Pack

[archery288]

I was curious if anyone has this pack or has used this pack??  It is a relatively new pack so it hasn't been out too long, but if anyone has had any experience with it I'd be interested to hear what you thought... 

Link to the pack - http://www.eberlestock.com/X2%20Pack.htm

[Red Dawg]

i love my X1 if that means anything to you.

[jackelope]

thats a good looking pack. they have lots of external tie down points which the x1 doesn't have, you can use the spike camp duffel which you can't do with the x1. traditionally their packs are heavy. 4.5lbs maybe seems heavy for it's size and you have to buy extra stuff to carry a bow or rifle, which you don't have to do  with the x1.
 
i like my x1.

[archery288]

I think I may have to try one of these packs... I like the fact it's not super big but yet it can haul a quarter and you are right Jackelope, it has plenty of tie down spots... What would you use the spike camp duffle for?

[tlbradford]

I tried this on while shopping for a daypack and liked it a lot, but I ended up getting the badlands 2200.  It just felt a little more comfortable with a load and was built a little better than the x2.  I do think the functionality of the x2 was better.

[jackelope]

extra stuff.


http://www.eberlestock.com/Backpack%20Accessories.htm#J2SD%20details

i wish the x1 had more external tie downs. i went to REI and bought some tie downs to use creatively for sheds and whatever else i'd need to strap down to the outside of mine.

[archery288]

Ahh I see - thanks lope!   And I am trying to decide between this pack and a 2200...

[PacificNWhunter]

I just got the 2200 and really like it except for the fact that it only comes in one size. I have to have the waist belt pulled all the way snug on both sides to get it to fit and I have a 30-32" waist. I have contaced badlands and they are willing to shorten it for me, not sure if I want to do that yet or not. It might be nice in the future to have some more room to be able to tightend the waist. Keep us updated.

[archery288]

Well after a little digging around and a couple emails, I have both packs coming in the mail...  I will let you guys know what my conclusion is after I get a chance to get my hands on both of them and put them to the test.  I appreciate your guys help and thoughts.

[Intruder]

I've been looking at the Badlands/Black Creek (Jim Horn)/Eberlestock packs for about 6 months now.  They all have pros/cons.  From a pure quality perspective I'm not sure any are "better" than the others.  Much of it will come down to fit, personal preference, and features wanted/needed.  If I remember correctly, one of the features the X2 didn't have that I wanted was meat packing ability.  I don't believe it is designed like the 2200 or the Jim Horn to really accomodate meat.  That being said, the 2200 has some funky non-standard water bladder and the Jim Horn pack weighs a ton.  Like I said, there are pros and cons.  Fit and feel should be a major consideration though.  A pack that is feature rich but feels like crap isn't going to be very useful for ya.   

[archery288]

The X2 can haul meat..  If you click the link and then scroll all the way to the bottom of the page its in a picture on the right hand side.  I wouldn't even consider a pack if it couldn't haul meat.  I have a Jim Horn Canadian and yes, it is a little heavy but it's a little big overall for my frame.   I couldn't agree more that the fit and comfort is of the utmost importance when finding a good pack. 

[Intruder]

The X2 can haul meat.. 

Maybe it's the X1... I was pretty sure the Eberlestock that I looked at wasn't really considered a meat hauler in the sense of being designed w/ specific features for that purpose.  Will have to check out he X2. 

[jackelope]

i don't think the x1 is designed to pack meat with barely any tie downs on the exterior.

[klickriverchromer]

You can check them out at Sportsman's warehouse.  I looked at all of them before by the Dragonfly.  Its a heavy duty pack'n machine.  Lots of tie down options and awesome pockets.  Carted my sp.scope and tripod/various gear for the day/ my rifle and more...  A friend that went on a hunt with me this season had the x2 and he liked it a lot.

[gasman]

TRY THE PACKS ON.......

The three most important thing about a back pack is Comfort, Comfort, and Comfort.

Accesories are important but "FIT" is #1. I tried on many types of paks, but the "Badlands" had the best fit. I cant tell it is even on when it is fully loaded with my gear.

[smitty]

I have had the J107 pack for 3 years now and could not be happier.  On a light pack in trip I was able to hike in 3 miles and take a deer.  after boneing the deer, I was able to take the whole thing out at one time.  I usually do the high hunts above salmon la sac and carry around 50 lbs which that pack will do with no problem.  The spike camp duffle is perfect for putting you camp in and as soon as you get to where you are going to camp at you can unzip it and start hunting.  this pack will handle as much as you can lift and works very well as a day pack.  The very top of the pack can be taken off and used for a fanny pack.  This comes in handy when stalking while bowhunting.  I have taken this pack with me for the last 2 years in Idaho and it performed perfect.  I have gotten my friends to buy this same pack and have not yet heard a complaint.  I really cannot say anything bad about the j107.  Hope that helps