Attaching rifle to pack

[Hunter mike]

I just got an external frame pack that I will be using for the high buck hunt.  It doesn't have a provision for holding a rifle or built-in scabbard or anything like that.  I will have the gun on a sling most of the time I'm "in the zone" but I will need a way to have both hands free and not try to balance a sling on the approach to my area.

Any ideas/products out there? 

[7mag.]

Check out the Kifaru Gunbearer, it may work with your pack.

[wraithen]

IDK where you are but I believe I saw a scabbard in the puyallup sportsmans that may work for you. Also, you could check out voodoo tactical. I've been thinking about one of their scabbards for a while.

[lokidog]

Years ago I bought a system that had a hook that bolted to the pack (it was wide enough for a sling to hang on) and a lower part that also bolted to the pack with a rubber pad and velcro to hold the stock tightly.

[wraithen]

Or, depending on your sling, you could just carabiner to the top of your pack and let your weapon hang in front of you. Look up single point sling systems to see what I'm talking about.

[RadSav]

Check out the Kifaru Gunbearer, it may work with your pack.

  They are very simple and very effective.

[fillthefreezer]

i use a nimrod scabbard and like it alot

[Moose-head]

an inepensive soft rifle case and duct tape will also get you there

[Hunter mike]

I'm getting a lot closer in my planning, but still don't have this one pinned down yet...

I really like the idea of the Kifaru Gunbearer and so far that is the frontrunner.  I would really like the option to secure the rifle to my pack behind my shoulder if that makes sense.  The area I'm hunting is easy enough walking that I will use a sling and my small "essentials" pack.  Does anyone know if there is a way to secure the rifle behind my back in a somewhat accessable way (I'm not really talking rapid fire, but at least without taking off the pack?  I'm thinking it might just be scabbard on the hike in and then just sling for times I'm actively hunting.

Thanks!

[fillthefreezer]

corral gunslinger, best $35 you can spend to pack a rifle!!!!!

[copasj]

My hunting pack has side pockets/pouches and cinch straps, and I can stick the butt stock of a rifle in the bottom side pouch and the cinch straps in the middle and top to secure it down.  Rifle rides behind the shoulder, but I can't get it out without removing the pack.

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[Huntbear]

Get you a nylon rifle scabbard, the kind that goes on a saddle.. adapt the straps and such to fit your pack...  problem solved.

[lghtnquik]

Eberlestock has a few versions

[Eli346]

Badlands Daypack-Can actually take the pack off your shoulders but leave it attached to your waist and swing it around to get to your rifle. $179 or cheaper at Camofire or perhaps used?

[Alpine Mojo]

Use a 3' or 4' piece of webbing to wrap into a sling and attach it any way you want on your pack.

[Hunter mike]

corral gunslinger, best $35 you can spend to pack a rifle!!!!!

How does this work wearing a full external frame pack?  I really like it for having the option to use it without the pack on day outings as well. 

Thanks everyone for the replies - lots of good ideas!

[fillthefreezer]

works killer! just hook it to a compression strap down down low and put the grip of your rifle in there, the loop a top compression strap and barrel up high and good to go