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Title: Eberlestock Skycrane pack on sale right now ($200 off)
Post by: uncoolperson on July 11, 2009, 10:42:14 PM
Not sure about this pack, looks kinda like the "just one" styles they have only less hunting targeted... still might fit the bill, and at almost half off.

http://eberlestock.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=E&Product_Code=J263M

Figured someone might like to know.
Title: Re: Eberlestock Skycrane pack on sale right now ($200 off)
Post by: PacificNWhunter on July 12, 2009, 06:47:38 AM
Looks like it to me...But I did not compare the specs of the two. Don't be afraid to get a non-camo hunting pack. If it fits, serves your purpose and is the right price I don't see why you wouldnt order one. Seems like a great deal.
Title: Re: Eberlestock Skycrane pack on sale right now ($200 off)
Post by: uncoolperson on July 12, 2009, 09:23:03 AM
I did get one, I like the non camo thing, more easily serves more than one purpose.
Title: Re: Eberlestock Skycrane pack on sale right now ($200 off)
Post by: BkCntryXtrme on July 15, 2009, 07:34:32 AM
If you're interested in an Eberlestock pack, let me know, I can get you a deal on any pack they make.  Email me at lint5564@yahoo.com for more info...

The Skycrane is sweet, I'm trying to talk Glenn into making one in camo for hunting season, but I agree, the earth color works well too..
Title: Re: Eberlestock Skycrane pack on sale right now ($200 off)
Post by: Intruder on July 15, 2009, 07:44:43 AM
I'm sure it's a hell of a pack.  They make a great product and they are particularly well thought out. IMO they're 1 of the top 2 or 3 pack makers out there.
Title: Re: Eberlestock Skycrane pack on sale right now ($200 off)
Post by: uncoolperson on July 15, 2009, 04:06:49 PM
Showed up today (along with a 40lbs package of ammo from sportsmans guide that I ordered 4 days before this)... long story short they left it at my wife's ex-roommates coffee shop, that was weird (goin to the coffee shop to pick up my ammo). Either way, I ordered it an hour before I posted here and it's in my hands now.

two thing first glance.
If I can't fit it in/on this pack I shouldn't be carrying it on my back.
I've never had a backpack that I wished I had a manual for, until now...  there's a lot going on to figure out.

Also realized I'm an idiot (not the first time), the pack comes with their "spike camp" thing.... I ordered one, so now I have two (general rule, not always followed, if it's my screw up I live with it).

So if someone wants a spike camp duffle, got a new one for sale.
Title: Re: Eberlestock Skycrane pack on sale right now ($200 off)
Post by: PacificNWhunter on July 15, 2009, 07:38:51 PM
Glad it worked out for you!
Title: Re: Eberlestock Skycrane pack on sale right now ($200 off)
Post by: 75johndeere on July 16, 2009, 09:44:34 PM
i cant speak for this exact pack but i have the J107 Dragonfly pack from them and it makes a world of difference i can hike all day with the pack fully loaded and not be as affected as i was with my old external frame pack
Title: Re: Eberlestock Skycrane pack on sale right now ($200 off)
Post by: scroder on July 16, 2009, 09:51:54 PM
i cant speak for this exact pack but i have the J107 pack from them and it makes a world of difference i can hike all day with the pack fully loaded and not be as affected as i was with my old external frame pack
:yeah:

Best pack I have ever owned.
Title: Re: Eberlestock Skycrane pack on sale right now ($200 off)
Post by: uncoolperson on August 28, 2009, 08:33:26 PM
7+ miles, 2k+ feet in the first 5 miles... super out of shape me (about a mile an hour for the trip). 20 lbs more than I should've in the pack (stress test, and make sure the wife was warm, well fed, comfy, and not packing too much).

my feet, legs and lungs hurt.
my back is fine.
my arms got a little funky (extending too far too fast got the weird nerve pinch electrical feeling).

all in all best dang pack I've ever owned!

only complaint, rather than building upwards it builds out and you get that easily off balance feeling with a full load in the center removable pack, also tends to grab on trees beside you and make it difficult to get on when completely loaded up. I've had worse though, or rather I haven't had better, if it's more than a single night fishing trip I'll deal with the extra weight and take this.
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