Post by: rpm4463 on December 29, 2011, 07:13:49 PM
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Post by: link on February 12, 2012, 03:25:56 PM
Post by: MDGrand on February 13, 2012, 08:12:13 AM
The nice thing about the Crew Cab is it is a "do everything" pack. I keep it all zipped up and tied down to the small 1900 CI size for the most part, but I have the load cells for those long trips too that grows to 5000 CI.
As far as the scabbard.. in all honesty, if you want to stow your rifle or bow, you can do it very simply behind the first compartment in the Crew Cab. Is it as quickly accessible as perhaps a Eberlestock scabbard?.. no. BUT, I had the Eberlestock X1 backpack, and in my humble opinion, the scabbard is a bit over rated. It is not that easy to grab or take out your rifle and more than likely you will always want to remove your backpack anyway for a shot.
Also, one thing to to consider with those scabbards that hang below your belt with the muzzle pointed down.. is that if you slip.. and I have, you slam your barrel down on the ground. You also have to remove your rifle to sit down. I like to sit down with my backpack on often to rest. It sucked having to take the rifle out, sit down, and then try on my own to get it back in the scabbard.. which despite the videos, is NOT that easy, especially if you have gear loaded down.
So.. to each his own.. and my :twocents: after trying the Eberlestock X1, the Badlands Superday and now the Mystery Ranch Crew Cab... I will stick and stay with my Crew Cab.. I honestly feel like I bought the absolute LAST pack I will ever need. As evidence, I sold my X1, returned the superday and sold my REI Mars pack after buying the Crew Cab.
Post by: colockumelk on February 26, 2012, 10:39:24 AM
Post by: MDGrand on February 26, 2012, 12:15:31 PM
MDGrand I am currently torn between the Longbow and the Crew Cab. I have read and seen pics of how to haul meat at the same time with the Longbow but.... How do you haul out load cells AND meat at the same time? Basically I want a pack that I can use as a day pack that can haul out meat. And a pack that I can do a 4 day bivy hunt and haul my gear and meat out on the first trip. I think both can do it. But with the Crew Cab I'm not sure how you haul load cells and meat at once.
Well, Colockum... Both IMHO are great packs. However the crew cab offers more versatility and size when needed. The longbow is only 2400ci from what I see. Whereas the crew cab has the abilty to go to 5000ci, something the longbow cant do. Most important the crew cabs ability to grow makes it great for taking out quarters. You do pose and interesting question though.. What happens when you have all the cells and meat?... Well, my guess would be that you transfer your cells to a friend or because of the multiple tie downs on the crew, you could tie meat or the cells. I think the options are unlimited with the crew vs the long bow.
Post by: colockumelk on February 26, 2012, 01:35:21 PM
Post by: briancorneal on February 26, 2012, 02:58:24 PM
Post by: 400out on February 26, 2012, 03:46:40 PM
Post by: Benny on February 27, 2012, 02:03:52 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1187.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz399%2Fbenpentecost%2FPic1.jpg&hash=98bbbda7f6b14e7e7e73aec3ec8ca97eba86e5ad)
Post by: MDGrand on February 27, 2012, 02:19:57 PM
I JUST got my CC last year.. plan on getting it in motion this year durring the early season. I have all the load cells and the day lid.. is that what you have here?
Post by: Benny on February 29, 2012, 02:09:15 PM
Post by: high country on February 29, 2012, 02:34:53 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi193.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz16%2Fgyonemura%2Fhuntingchelanrecarea087Small.jpg&hash=92cb4f0ac1a046c643fb5d04279568611e597ee0)
Post by: MAVsled on February 29, 2012, 10:25:43 PM
I just purchased a new Badlands OX. sold my Eberlestock J34, too uncomfortable for me. Funny, I did love my Eberlestock J104 up until it was stolen from my rig.
if the OX doesn't cut it on a experimental hiking trip (as hunting is closed), I may move on (finally) to the Mystery Ranch packs too.
Post by: dreamingbig on March 01, 2012, 09:56:38 PM
Post by: high country on March 02, 2012, 08:30:28 AM
Post by: 400out on March 02, 2012, 09:16:52 AM
Post by: high country on March 02, 2012, 09:46:54 AM
Post by: 400out on March 02, 2012, 09:48:41 AM
One of my $2.00 gunbearers and you will park the scabbard for ever.:dunno: fill me in! I missed something ;)
Post by: dreamingbig on March 02, 2012, 10:09:25 AM
I think something like this is what he was referring too.
Post by: 400out on March 02, 2012, 10:12:06 AM
Post by: MDGrand on March 02, 2012, 10:56:40 AM
http://kifaru.net/gunbearer_hunt.html (http://kifaru.net/gunbearer_hunt.html)
I think something like this is what he was referring too.
Im with 400out...
I would really like to see that in action.. it LOOKS easy enough, but I wonder how easy it really is.. looks like it might be in the way consistently being tucked in the arm pit area? is that right?
As I have said before... I don't like the Eberstock design scabbard because the muzzle is pointed down below your waste, which means you CAN NOT sit down with the pack on unless you remove the rifle AND if you slip on your but, the muzzle slams down on the ground.
I would love to see more info on the Gunbearer though.
Post by: 400out on March 02, 2012, 11:02:12 AM
Post by: MDGrand on March 02, 2012, 11:15:46 AM
I would rather have to muzzle go in he ground padded than the whole thing directly on the back of the pack like the badlands ox :bdid:
You make a point, but I was talking about slipping and landing on your but, not falling down on your back... I am not a fan of the badlands scabbard either to tell you the truth...
besides the scope, the muzzle is the next worst place to have a collission with and the very fact that I climb a lot of steep hillls where I go and slipping on your but is somewhat of a higher factor, I wont risk it with either.
Another thought on that Gunbearer.. the guy in the Kifaru photo had his rifle tucked back into his armpit area with a pretty small scope... would that be AS comfortable with a bigger normal 40mm scope?
Post by: WAcoueshunter on March 02, 2012, 11:37:49 AM
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Post by: colockumelk on March 02, 2012, 06:06:00 PM
Post by: Wild Bill on March 02, 2012, 07:34:54 PM
Alot of troops use them as extended mission rucks down range, but your loaded heavy already so you may as well be comfy as well. Colockum, if (judging by your picture) your a 64 pilot, i'm sure theres more than a couple dozen short and long tab guys, as well as JTAC's who are alive because of your mindset with those 30mm rnds and rockets :rockin: :rockin: :rockin: :mgun: :mgun: :mgun: :mgun:. Give one a call. They get em issued. ;)
WB
Post by: Wild Bill on March 02, 2012, 07:37:46 PM
Clock, you might do some digging, I bought my mr pack from a guy in the air force here at fairchild, he told me they got a smoking buy on them....i bought it as new for $100.00
:yike: That never happened! lol.... I'm sure he is a SERE guy (only ones on that side who get em), and definitely did not buy anything :chuckle:
Good for you though :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: ;)
Post by: high country on March 04, 2012, 06:48:58 AM
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