Eberlestock X41 High Speed II / Looking for Input

[USMC22]

I’m considering this pack for tactical matches. I haven’t done the PRS thing but recently saw this: https://snipersunknown.com/about-us/ and it interested me. I know there are other similar matches out there too. I’ve owned a lot of packs over the years starting with Marine Corps issued stuff from 2004 - 2013. I’m curious what others have to say about the pack.

Mainly looking for:
- streamlined organization
- carries a full days worth of kit needed for a tactical match
- maybe attending one of the local sniper schools (Sig Sauer) which has the same requirement as above

Not interested in a scabbard. I’ve carried enough around to know that displacing a load further from your back tends to not go well in terms of how it carries.

 

[USMC22]

Bueller

 

[MarinePMI]

I've got the older version and have used it for matches and hunting. No complaints.

For matches though, I take off the padded hip belt. And also have the additional utility panel for packing out bulky items like a bump helmet (for NVG's) or snivel gear when traveling.

 

[BlastersAreCool]

I have an Eberlestock G3 Phantom up for sale in PX (upgraded to kifaru 22 mag). No it's not your specific pack but it fits your interests well. Hip belt and scabbard can easily be removed. Great pack. Look it up here:

Phantom

The Phantom pack is a mid-sized pack that is an Eberlestock original design. It offers the ability to remove the bag and straps from the patented Backscabbard™, which can then be combined with the top-cover to make a nice drag bag. The Phantom is a front-loader, with two rings of various-sized...

eberlestock.com

 

[Tortuga]

I’ll start with I have bought and been issued Eberlestock packs and think they are bomb-proof. I carry a H31 to work with me each morning. I’ve spent a lot of time with a Half Track full of comm gear. That said, Eberlestock is HEAVY for their size and if their organization isn’t perfect for your application, it’s a waste of weight and space.

Here’s my observation of the X41:

-5.5lb and 1800ci (30L) = heavy for its size. On a positive note, the suspension is super comfy and adjustable.

-Overly specific organizers- That lower front space is great for a thin rectangle, e.g.tablet or notebook, but can’t be configured for stuffing bigger gear if the need arises. You are also forced into separate upper and lower compartments.

An alternate philosophy would be similar to what you were accustomed to with the ILBE, a cavernous compartment that makes you organize your kit in various smaller bags.

In the same size range, I use the Mystery Ranch Dragonslayer:

-4lb and 2300ci(38L)

-Two mesh pockets that can be used or lay flat out of the way.

-Tri-zip to open up the main compartment.

And I have a pile of dry and silicon nylon bags in a variety of colors to organize gear.

It looks like they discontinued the Dragonslayer. The Scapegoat 35 is very similar. Neither have much MOLLE, but I don’t like to have blisters and warts hanging off my ruck. I like it to be streamlined and gear secure inside.

 

[drwood96]

I currently run the Highspeed II and like it. I’m a fan of the multiple compartments and they are all easily accessible. The ridge back helps in hunting and field style matches for shooting off of. The pack is on the heavy size as others statement but carries well when loaded out.

 

[miscexpense]

Eberlestock and GPS are about the only two pack seen at the southeast matches. Great quality.

 

[TigernLionGSP]

look at Vorn back packs

 

[KEbravo4]

Owned and served with the G4 Operator. They are awesome. The scabbard actually works perfectly for data/notepads. I always carried maps, drawing material, dope cards, etc. in the scabbard and it cinches down snug to the back so they pack does actually maintain closeness to your body. Carried it many miles in a sniper capacity and has always done well. Very durable being tossed on and off LMTV's and Blackhawks. Especially in a Precision Rifle role, they are fantastic at managing large bulky items like spotting scopes, while still maintaining control over the smaller stuff like Kestrels and torque wrenches. I love their stuff.