Eberlestock pack

[ThurstonCokid]

Does anyone have opinions on eberlestock packs? Looked at reviews and videos online and think it’s what I’m looking for. I have an opportunity to trade for a terminator f4 pack? Let me know what y’all think!


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[vandeman17]

Never had that specific pack but had the X2 and the team elk which I liked both. Depending on what you are hoping to do, Eberlestock makes a good product.

[frazierw]

its a good pack, my only complaint was that the straps didnt have enough padding.

[jrebel]

I have owned two eberlestock and loved them both.  My only complaint is how much they weigh compared to other packs of similar or better quality.  I currently run Kiui and love it.......significantly lighter and way more functional for waht I do.

[buglebrush]

Unless you're quite short I doubt you'll get any functional load lifter angle out of any of the Eberlestock.     Buy once, Cry once.  Save for a Kifaru, Exo, or Stone Glacier, and you'll actually be money ahead.   

[Nmesub]

Not sure about the exact pack you're wanting but i own the gunslinger 2 eberlestock and its too heavy for a hunting pack. It weighs 10lbs, not kidding. Its built like a tank though. I own two kuiu packs and they are great. Light weight and seem pretty tough. Seen lots of abuse and still going strong.

[jdb]

I had a x2 and I loved it. Very very comfy. I'd say it was the perfect day pack. I mean I really really love bed that pack but it was just a little too small for packing heavy loads of meat. So I gave it to my son and bought a kuiu, I do not love  the kuiu. It does carry heavy loads like a champ. But for $500 bucks I thought it'd be more comfortable. If I had it to do over I'd likely get a team elk pack

[kselkhunter]

One of my hunting partners has the Dragonfly, and another has the Blue Widow.   Decent quality packs.   Can get awkward with really heavy loads (ie 100lb elk quarter)....then again few packs handle really heavy loads well. 

Biggest drawback that my friends complain about is when they get wet, they can get heavy.   That material doesn't wick water well.   

I'm not familiar with the Terminator F4 model, nor do I know anybody with one.  And don't know what you're trading for it.  So can't offer much advice on that specific one.

[ThurstonCokid]

Appreciate all the reply’s! Thanks y’all


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[Magnum_Willys]

H E A V Y !

[ghosthunter]

Not sure about the exact pack you're wanting but i own the gunslinger 2 eberlestock and its too heavy for a hunting pack. It weighs 10lbs, not kidding. Its built like a tank though. I own two kuiu packs and they are great. Light weight and seem pretty tough. Seen lots of abuse and still going strong.

I bought four off this forum ,2 J105s and two gunrunner s. The J,s are heavy . I bought the gun runner for my grandson. Than got my self one . Very comfortable.
I am using the gunrunner now took. It turkey hunting. I like them for the scabbard.

[Jason]

I have two Eberlestock packs, the X2 and the Team Elk. Both are great packs for day hunting, they are a bit heavier especially for multi day hikes or hunts. Both of my packs have hauled an elk hind quarter more than once.

[Ridge Hunter]

Like others have already said, they are very durable packs for the price and will handle heavy loads, however they get pretty uncomfortable with heavy loads. I have the J34 and have hauled out multiple dear in one trip quartered.

[Jayfire83]

H E A V Y !

I second that. Great pack, but if you're going light weight then go another route.

[jackelope]

They're heavy and they don't have functional load lifters so they don't handle heavy loads. They're very durable and good option for day hiking in my opinion. Just plan on them being very uncomfortable if you're packing a deer out or something like that.