Looking for a backpack

[tango6]

I have narrowed my choices down to the eberlestock gunslinger 2 or the X4. I like the gunslinger for the fact that I can carry a weapon, and it doesnt look that big. I also like that the waist belt comes off, when traveling no waist belt would be good for the plane. are there any pros or cons that I am missing? As of now I have these and the gunslinger 2 seems better than both.

they are still brand new so I will post them in the classified.

 

[threetrees]

Re: Looking for a backpack

i have the gs2. use it for huntung as well as travelling (i use the scabbard for the laptop then). more than enough space for 2 weeks of business travel, and an a similar level for a hunting trip. used it for some hikes in the alps incl. sleeping bag and climbing gear. i wouldn't want the gs2 to be larger, nor to be smaller.

i'd recomment to get the raincover right away. aber the internal alu-frame that you can add to it ... not too pleased about that as it doesn't attach to any loops on the inside or something.

bottom line - in heavy use for 2 years now and no sign of weakness.

okay. one thing. it's not so easy to get blood out of it, so some parts have stains.

 

[tango6]

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there is a site that gives a free gift when you buy it, and the rain cover is onthere along with the endo frame.

 

[ThrottleJ]

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I don't know man I'd probably save one of those bags just for flying. Personally I wouldn't feel comfortable flying with a bag that I also use for shooting. Too many pockets to forget something exciting in. I have made it this far in life without being cavity searched by TSA and am hoping to continue that winning streak.

 

[Enough Said]

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Voodoo Tactical Sling Pack.

Osprey Kestrel Line

Both AmAzInG.

 

[Blue Line]

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PM ceylonc here on the Hide and he will help you pick the pack you need and get you a good price. Deltaoutdoorsman.com is his company and his customer service is second to none! I got the GS2 from him and could not be happier.

 

[tango6]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Blue Line</div><div class="ubbcode-body">PM ceylonc here on the Hide and he will help you pick the pack you need and get you a good price. Deltaoutdoorsman.com is his company and his customer service is second to none! I got the GS2 from him and could not be happier. </div></div>

he is out of dry earth until august so I have some time. I have been searching for pics but there seems to be few to none of dry earth and military green which is close to ranger green.

 

[Tactical]

Re: Looking for a backpack

Kifaru and get the weapon slinger attachment. Faqr easier to access on outside of pack instead of inside.

 

[GLB]

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You can't go wrong with any Eberlestock pack. I have the X2 and love it. The x2 has molle on it for additional pouches and or rifle scabbard.

 

[wcrenz]

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I prefer the Kifaru Navigator if price is no object. ThrottleJ has a point, gun poweder and TSA sniffers don't mix when it's in your bag. It doesnt take allot to set them off.

 

[Blue Line]

Re: Looking for a backpack

My GS 2 is in dry earth I'll try and take some pics this weekend for you and post them.

 

[eracer]

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Here's my G2 in 'Hide-Open Rock Veil'

 

[tango6]

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thanks for the pics, what is the dry earth close to in color? I like it and I might go with the dry earth when he gets them in stock.

 

[Blue Line]

Re: Looking for a backpack

Well the carpet that it is laying on is beige. So, beige with more brown in it. I dont want to say darker just more brown. Make sense?

 

[tango6]

Re: Looking for a backpack

So it would better blend with coyote tan or Multicam better than ranger green?

 

[geevee35]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Blue Line</div><div class="ubbcode-body">PM ceylonc here on the Hide and he will help you pick the pack you need and get you a good price. Deltaoutdoorsman.com is his company and his customer service is second to none! I got the GS2 from him and could not be happier. </div></div>

I have purchased packs from ceylon. the guy is awesome. and very helpful and knowledgeable. you cannot go wrong with him.