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Sling Shot Bag or any Bow Backpack
« on: August 18, 2009, 11:57:12 AM »
Hy Guys,
Who has or carries a backpack with a Bow insert, are you happy with it?  I am looking in buying the Eberlestock SlingShot Hunting Back Pack.  Does anyone has this Backpack??    

http://eberlestock.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=E&Category_Code=BP
 
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Re: Sling Shot Bag or any Bow Backpack
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2009, 06:40:49 PM »
No but I just bought the cabelas bow and rifle pack and I wore it yesterday and I really like it.It has really nice straps for bows and its on sale right now.I personally didn't like the way the eberlestock pack held my bow.Heres the cabelas pack link.http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/horizontal-pod.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/pod-link.jsp_A&_DAV=netcon&rid=&indexId=cat20770&navAction=push&masterpathid=&navCount=1&parentType=index&parentId=cat20770&id=0014814

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Re: Sling Shot Bag or any Bow Backpack
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2009, 06:51:23 PM »
I looked at this one too, it looks to me though that it will take some time to take the bow out :dunno:

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Re: Sling Shot Bag or any Bow Backpack
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2009, 09:12:53 PM »
They all do.

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Re: Sling Shot Bag or any Bow Backpack
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2009, 03:27:18 PM »
I own this pack and love it.  The bow comes out very fast and very quietly.  Best day pack I have ever owned.  I shoot a mathews DXT and it fits well. 

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Re: Sling Shot Bag or any Bow Backpack
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2009, 05:17:44 PM »
the intent of those packs is not to carry your bow while actively hunting. they all take a little extra time to get the bow out of and a lot of extra movement.
i have an eberlestock pack with the bow carrying features like the slingshot has. it carries the bow well and is reasonably simple to get the bow out of, but the purpose is for carrying the bow while you're hiking or something like that. if it were me, i'd be looking at something with a little more gear carrying capability in the eberlestock line, like maybe the X-1 or x-project packs, but i don't like hunting with only a fanny pack.

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Re: Sling Shot Bag or any Bow Backpack
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2009, 05:23:04 PM »
the intent of those packs is not to carry your bow while actively hunting. they all take a little extra time to get the bow out of and a lot of extra movement.
i have an eberlestock pack with the bow carrying features like the slingshot has. it carries the bow well and is reasonably simple to get the bow out of, but the purpose is for carrying the bow while you're hiking or something like that. if it were me, i'd be looking at something with a little more gear carrying capability in the eberlestock line, like maybe the X-1 or x-project packs, but i don't like hunting with only a fanny pack.



You got a good point,  I just need something from camp to the top of the mountain.  eberlestock has the ones I am interested in, are you happy with the one you got?

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Re: Sling Shot Bag or any Bow Backpack
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2009, 05:32:22 PM »
yes i am, i have an X-1. it's a daypack sized pack 2200 cu inches or so if i remember correctly. uses the quickdraw bow carrying setup, also has a rifle scabbard which is really nice if you're a rifle hunter. also works well with tripods or fishing rod tubes.
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Re: Sling Shot Bag or any Bow Backpack
« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2009, 09:48:07 AM »
You might check these out. Take a look at the videos the have that explain the packs.

http://www.timberhawkgear.com/timberhawkgear/Home_Timberhawk.html

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Re: Sling Shot Bag or any Bow Backpack
« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2009, 10:05:55 PM »
I have a Badlands Superday that is great for hauling in a rifle or bow.  Got a new Badlands Monster fanny now for those times when I don't feel the need for that.
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Re: Sling Shot Bag or any Bow Backpack
« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2009, 12:33:43 AM »
I have the Cabelas rifle/bow pack and the Eberlstock E-1.  The E-1 is quicker and quieter access to your bow but the Cabelas pack holds it a little more securely.  The Eberlstock is more comfortable and carries a gun a million times better.  Hope this helps.
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Re: Sling Shot Bag or any Bow Backpack
« Reply #11 on: October 10, 2009, 07:55:36 PM »
My brother and I have the Sling shot and we love them for biking in.




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Re: Sling Shot Bag or any Bow Backpack
« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2009, 09:27:29 PM »
I've got a Badlands SuperDay that has never failed me.  It has a strap for attaching a bow but I've never used it for that.  Even when walking in before dark or out after dark I still carry my bow in my hand.  I figure if it's in my hand then I know where it's at and nothing bad can happen to it like accidentally whacking into something if it's on my back or unintentionally snagging it on something.

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Re: Sling Shot Bag or any Bow Backpack
« Reply #13 on: October 14, 2009, 07:42:03 PM »
I own this pack and love it.  The bow comes out very fast and very quietly.  Best day pack I have ever owned.  I shoot a mathews DXT and it fits well. 

I have the same pack and bow and like it. The slingshot is a little awkward and top heavy with longer axle to axle bows though. It fits the DXT perfect and any other short bows just fine i would assume. Makes an awesome day pack!

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Re: Sling Shot Bag or any Bow Backpack
« Reply #14 on: October 14, 2009, 08:28:23 PM »
i have always wanted to try one they look handy
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