Post by: bullcanyon on November 05, 2010, 02:32:59 PM
I will say that the vented back is the only way to go. Id sweat something fierce with my 2200. The layout of the pack worked well. I had 85+ lbs on it coming out with meat and it did ok. But the waterproofness and squeaking have me looking for a replacement.
So what would ya recommend I look at? Thinking about the sitka bivy 45. Which eberlestock would be better for a backcountry bowhunter? Any other ideas?
Thanks
Post by: Gutpile on November 05, 2010, 04:49:19 PM
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Post by: bullchaser on November 05, 2010, 05:32:51 PM
Post by: bullcanyon on November 05, 2010, 06:55:53 PM
I did really enjoy the pack's features, but the squeaking can't be dealt with. It packed all my gear with ease and cinched down fairly small to use day hunting. Worked really well on the two bulls I packed out. Just wish it was at least water resistant and quiet. They are on the right track though.
Post by: ridgefire on November 05, 2010, 07:04:27 PM
Post by: halflife65 on November 05, 2010, 09:01:58 PM
I think that the Blue Widow is the archery-specific Eberlestock...
Post by: archery288 on November 05, 2010, 09:25:56 PM
Post by: alecvg on November 05, 2010, 09:40:09 PM
Post by: bullcanyon on November 05, 2010, 09:43:05 PM
Post by: L8NITE on November 05, 2010, 09:50:23 PM
Post by: Gutpile on November 06, 2010, 11:42:09 AM
What ever you do, dont buy eberlestock :twocents:
Why do you say that. I have an x1 and love it.
Post by: Basket Rack on November 06, 2010, 06:51:23 PM
Post by: GlennGTR on November 07, 2010, 02:32:06 PM
Post by: NWBREW on November 07, 2010, 02:35:58 PM
What ever you do, dont buy eberlestock :twocents:
Why do you say that. I have an x1 and love it.
Yeah, I have one too and love it.
Post by: bow4elk on November 07, 2010, 03:07:46 PM
Trust me. I hate to say it. I really thought it was gonna be the shiznit!!! Close though. I talked with Isaac about my complaints and he was heading out the following weekend to test his. I hope they come up with a fix for the squeak.
I have told them precisely what the issue is and they have yet to fix it. I was supposed to get an Ox to test two summers ago now...still haven't got my hands on one. the lead designer and I have talked shop on manufacturing details, materials, etc for quite a while. The squeaky frames are unacceptable, but just so you know, the squeak is a function of the powder coating (paint) and it rubbing on the material under load. I've had my packs apart and recreated the noise to pinpoint the issue. Why it's still an issue is beyond me...not typical BL behavior :dunno:
Post by: TheHunt on November 07, 2010, 03:19:45 PM
What ever you do, dont buy eberlestock :twocents:
Why do you say that. I have an x1 and love it.
Yeah, I have one too and love it.
I have one too and love it... Please expain why you think it is a bad pack.
Post by: alecvg on November 07, 2010, 03:27:43 PM
I bought a Badlands this year, it is very comfortable but will not keep anything dry. Needless to say it has been very disappointing. Is that Sitka pack waterproof??
I have found the Sitka to be very water proof, and I have been in some of the wetest weather I have ever hunted in this year, while packing out a bear, everything stayed dry.
What ever you do, dont buy eberlestock :twocents:
Why do you say that. I have an x1 and love it.
Yeah, I have one too and love it.
I have one too and love it... Please expain why you think it is a bad pack.
As I explained to gutpile, my issues with the Just One is that with the sepperated compartments, when you are using it as a day pack, it is near impossible to have a even load. Say you have a coat, and you put it in one side of the pack, and the whole thing rides noticabley crooked. I had the same problems when I had the Super Spike duffel in while packing into camp, it rode very crooked. Also, the suspension system is very uncomfortable, after a couple hours, it felt like my back was gonna explode, which is not an issue with the Sitka 45, which takes heavy loads, incredibly well. Another issue, which I did not mention to gutpile, was I felt that the gun scabbard pulled the pack away from my back. Those were my main issues, along with that that scabbard did not work well with my style of hunting.
Post by: NWBREW on November 07, 2010, 03:31:22 PM
Post by: PacificNWhunter on November 07, 2010, 08:12:23 PM
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Post by: jackelope on November 07, 2010, 08:42:14 PM
What ever you do, dont buy eberlestock :twocents:
Why do you say that. I have an x1 and love it.
I've got a j104, had the X1. I loved them both. I have an older Badlands 2200 that I don't like. I don't think each pack is for everybody. Some will like one kind and not another. Too many people like Eberlestock packs for them to be junk. I'm sure some people don't like the Sitka packs.
:dunno:
Post by: alecvg on November 08, 2010, 12:09:55 AM
What ever you do, dont buy eberlestock :twocents:
Why do you say that. I have an x1 and love it.
I've got a j104, had the X1. I loved them both. I have an older Badlands 2200 that I don't like. I don't think each pack is for everybody. Some will like one kind and not another. Too many people like Eberlestock packs for them to be junk. I'm sure some people don't like the Sitka packs.
:dunno:
I agree 100% I am not trying to say that they are junk, I just have had bad experience with them, and they don't work for me, especially for my style of hunting.
Post by: bullcanyon on November 08, 2010, 07:25:58 PM
Hit a couple stores today and tried a few packs on. Nothing really jumped out at me and said buy me. Cabelas only had the bivy 30. Felt good, but definetly not big enough for what I do. Don't think the 4500 is for me. The eberlestocks just fit weird. Hard to explain, but I don't think I'll be buying one of those. The did feel like you could really load em up though. I've got some serious research to do. Maybe bl will fix these issues before i find a replacement. I'd be head over heels for this pack if it was quiet and waterproof.
Post by: NWBREW on November 09, 2010, 02:07:46 AM
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Post by: halflife65 on November 15, 2010, 03:56:12 PM
Just ponied up and bought a Mystery Ranch. Supposed to be here tomorrow. If everything works like I'm hoping it will, I'll be getting rid of some old packs. Badlands, Gregory, Cabelas pack frame, maybe an Osprey (haven't decided on that one yet, though.) Time for a gear turnover - although I don't dislike any of the old gear, just changing some stuff up.
Post by: Cylvertip on November 27, 2010, 10:48:13 AM