Eberlestock

[ctwiggs1]

Any reviews for backcountry?

I've got some more Cabelas points to spend

I've spent the last 5 years hunting a big traditional elk camp and I think I'm done with that.  Time to get back to my back country roots.  Step 1 - get a new pack!

[WapitiTalk1]

Any reviews for backcountry?

I've got some more Cabelas points to spend :D

I've spent the last 5 years hunting a big traditional elk camp and I think I'm done with that.  Time to get back to my back country roots.  Step 1 - get a new pack!

Rock solid and very functional pack; great warranty.  They are however, pretty heavy compared to many others out there.   

[ctwiggs1]

Any reviews for backcountry?

I've got some more Cabelas points to spend :D

I've spent the last 5 years hunting a big traditional elk camp and I think I'm done with that.  Time to get back to my back country roots.  Step 1 - get a new pack!

Rock solid and very functional pack; great warranty.  They are however, pretty heavy compared to many others out there.   

I was thinking Team Elk, but then I thought it would be better to just get the frame and strap my pack to it.  Any thoughts on that?

[WapitiTalk1]

I'm not a fan of strapping a day pack to a frame if that's what you mean.  I much more prefer the all in one type pack that compresses down far enough to use as a daypack but will expand out large enough to pack in 5-7 days worth of gear/chow, and, carry 100 lbs of boned out meat when necessary.  Take a look at the new Eberlestock Destroyer and Battleship packs (both carried by Cabelas) and see what you think of them.  I have not touched either one of these but they look to be the real deal.  If you go to Eberlestock's web page, they give a good rundown of both packs.   

[andersonjk4]

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[xXLojackXx]

Spend your Cabelas money on other gear like a jetboil, filter, knives, GPS, etc. Whatever else you need. Get on the forums and buy a used Dana Designs, Mystery Ranch, stone glacier or Kifaru. I went from Badlands, to Crooked Horn, Horn Hunter, Eberlestock, kuiu, mystery ranch, and now Kifaru. Had I bought a Kifaru to begin with I would have saved money in the long run and still be using that same pack. People say "Eberlestock is the same as Kifaru, it's a lie. It's night and day difference.

[X-Force]

I bought a Kifaru to begin with I would have saved money in the long run and still be using that same pack.

Sometimes its easy to to say run to someone who hasnt even started walking.   



Being this is your first pack Lojack makes sense on getting a higher end pack and using your Cabelas points where they could help the most. If money is a problem dont buy new. Plenty of great used packs on here, rokslide, etc. and you will be saving 25-50%.

[xXLojackXx]

Sometimes its easy to to say run to someone who hasnt even started walking.   

Just trying to keep people from having to play the "upgrade my pack every year" game, unless that is fun for you

[autodink13]

I had eberlestock and do not recommend above 50lbs. Not comfy! Then used arc teryx bora. 90 lbs in bora felt like 50 in the eberlestock. Last year I bought stone glacier! Comfy like the bora but weighs a few pounds less.

[sirmissalot]

I spent a few years with an Eberlestock pack on my back. Worked great for most situations but I began going farther in and aiming for lighterweight. It depends on what your intended use is. Some guys are just gear nuts and buying a brand new pack or bow or all new gear every year is just what they do. The newest, latest and greatest is what they will always preach. 

I've found I like a rigid frame for the heavy loads on the way out. My favorite for the last few years has been one that the bag can separate from the frame to be used as a load sling. This gives me the ability to haul a day pack sized bag and still carry a full load of meat on the way out.

[Jacque]

 I can vouch for the Bora 95, makes 80 lbs feel like 45 lbs in any other pack I've used.

[7mag.]

Spend your Cabelas money on other gear like a jetboil, filter, knives, GPS, etc. Whatever else you need. Get on the forums and buy a used Dana Designs, Mystery Ranch, stone glacier or Kifaru. I went from Badlands, to Crooked Horn, Horn Hunter, Eberlestock, kuiu, mystery ranch, and now Kifaru. Had I bought a Kifaru to begin with I would have saved money in the long run and still be using that same pack. People say "Eberlestock is the same as Kifaru, it's a lie. It's night and day difference.

I agree. If you are serious about backpack hunting, don't waste your money and your back on a "one size fits all" pack, I don't care what celebrities are endorsing them. Taking advice about backpacking gear from people who don't backpack, will cause you misery as well.

[stromdiddily]

Spend your Cabelas money on other gear like a jetboil, filter, knives, GPS, etc. Whatever else you need. Get on the forums and buy a used Dana Designs, Mystery Ranch, stone glacier or Kifaru. I went from Badlands, to Crooked Horn, Horn Hunter, Eberlestock, kuiu, mystery ranch, and now Kifaru. Had I bought a Kifaru to begin with I would have saved money in the long run and still be using that same pack. People say "Eberlestock is the same as Kifaru, it's a lie. It's night and day difference.

Which Kifaru are you using now?

[xXLojackXx]

Duplex EMR2

[bobcat]

I like my Eberlestock Just One, but then, I have nothing to compare it to. It's worked for me for about 10 years now. The only other pack I've ever used for hauling meat is an external frame Cabelas pack. For me it's the Eberlestock or nothing. Sure I might be able to upgrade but then I'd have to go a year or two without buying any hunting licenses or tags. I'd rather hunt every year so I'll continue using the Eberlestock. I had three quartered antelope in it last year and walked out 1 1/2 miles. It does the job, and it's what I have.