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Title: Eblerstock blue widow jp9 vs just one j34????
Post by: BigTines on November 30, 2012, 01:09:28 PM: Hey guys I am trying to decide between these two packs. What are the main differences? I am planning rifle hunting but which pack do you prefer and why? I have spent a long time reading reviews. Looking for a 3-4 day backcountry pack that can haul meat and serve as a day pack. Also looking at the bl 2800
Title: Re: Eblerstock blue widow jp9 vs just one j34????
Post by: couesbitten on November 30, 2012, 02:36:51 PM: I'd get this pack if I wasn't going to buy a Kifaru or Mystery Ranch, and it's made in the USA.

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Title: Re: Eblerstock blue widow jp9 vs just one j34????
Post by: RadSav on November 30, 2012, 02:57:10 PM: Depends if the gun carrier is important to you. Packs are very similar. I would not use a BL2800 any distance from the truck. Too high of failure rate. Can't go wrong with either Eberle. Though if I remember correctly the Blue Widow is lighter in weight. Weight and the waist belt straps are the only complaint I have had with Eberlestock packs.
Title: Re: Eblerstock blue widow jp9 vs just one j34????
Post by: lghtnquik on December 01, 2012, 10:52:06 AM: Look at the Tenzing 5000/6000 packs lighter than Eberle and better carrying capacity.
Title: Re: Eblerstock blue widow jp9 vs just one j34????
Post by: et1702 on December 03, 2012, 04:01:41 PM: I have the Blue Widow, and I love it. Used it pre-season for scouting and packing stuff into my stands, plus entire season for Early archery. Packed heavy loads of elk meat out too!

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Title: Re: Eblerstock blue widow jp9 vs just one j34????
Post by: RadSav on December 03, 2012, 05:10:06 PM: Quote from: lghtnquik on December 01, 2012, 10:52:06 AM
Look at the Tenzing 5000/6000 packs lighter than Eberle and better carrying capacity.

Blue Widow and Tenzing 6000 are within one ounce of each other (you might be thinking the J107). Bluewidow has a larger meat compartment while the expanding side pockets of the Tenzing offer more gear while packing meat. Very comparable packs. I like the roll out rain cover on the Tenzing. Like the way the Eberle carries loads better. Also, Tenzing does allow for greater organization within the pack which I like. Not enough of an advantage to get me to switch yet. However, if Tenzing would adopt the waiste belt strap system he used at Blacks Creek I'd probably switch. It's a weak point in both designs in my opinion.
Title: Re: Eblerstock blue widow jp9 vs just one j34????
Post by: Gutpile on December 04, 2012, 07:03:59 AM: Here's a pick of the Just one J34. It has a boned out 5point in it, the two hinds (unboned), my rifle in the scabbard, the head, and a bunch of other misc stuff. It was a pain to get on my feet with suck a heavy load but it handled it well. Cant speak for your other choices but thought Id chime in with this one. I really love the scabbard on the eberlestoks. I use a x-1 for coyotes and carry a shotty in the scabbard for close coyotes.

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Title: Re: Eblerstock blue widow jp9 vs just one j34????
Post by: boneaddict on December 04, 2012, 07:06:48 AM: I chose the battleship. I love it. I pack backinto the crap and need something that I can get it out in a trip. I am 6'5 and 275, so can haul it.