I'm looking at a new pack, specifically eberlestock packs but need some advice/suggestions. Without being able to get my hands on any of these packs I can only go off of the pictures on the website and Internetz regarding size and features.
Currently, I'm using a Maxpedition Malaga GearSlinger as my range bag, and while it's a good pack, i tend to find myself needing a little more room.
I shoot IDPA once a month, so I haul at least 2 guns, mags, holsters, mag pouches, ammo and whatever else I may need. The pack works pretty well for this, but again find myself needing a bit more room. When, I go to the range with long guns and handguns, 90% of the time I end up taking a Second Bag to haul the extra gear.
I was looking at the Eberlestock Gunslinger and gunslinger II as well as the X3 lo-drag. I would like to have a rifle scabbard on the back. But will need to be able to fully enclose the rifle so i can use it as an extra case on the way to the range.
The pack would be used for everyday use, traveling, and as a range bag. I would like to use the scabbard as a case so when i go back to my hometown for a day or two i can just grab one pack, with a rifle and handgun and ammo. Just be easier to throw it all in one thing and carry that out to the truck.
So my questions are, how much bigger are these packs from what I'm currently Using? Would they fit my needs? or are there other models to consider?
When I shoot IDPA i'm constantly in and out of my pack for mags/ammo, so accessibility is a plus.
ETA: Reason for the period, I can't start posts on the PC at work. The buttons, don't work, so i created the topic, on my phone then edit it on the pc. No way, i'm typing all that out on my phone....
Currently, I'm using a Maxpedition Malaga GearSlinger as my range bag, and while it's a good pack, i tend to find myself needing a little more room.
I shoot IDPA once a month, so I haul at least 2 guns, mags, holsters, mag pouches, ammo and whatever else I may need. The pack works pretty well for this, but again find myself needing a bit more room. When, I go to the range with long guns and handguns, 90% of the time I end up taking a Second Bag to haul the extra gear.
I was looking at the Eberlestock Gunslinger and gunslinger II as well as the X3 lo-drag. I would like to have a rifle scabbard on the back. But will need to be able to fully enclose the rifle so i can use it as an extra case on the way to the range.
The pack would be used for everyday use, traveling, and as a range bag. I would like to use the scabbard as a case so when i go back to my hometown for a day or two i can just grab one pack, with a rifle and handgun and ammo. Just be easier to throw it all in one thing and carry that out to the truck.
So my questions are, how much bigger are these packs from what I'm currently Using? Would they fit my needs? or are there other models to consider?
When I shoot IDPA i'm constantly in and out of my pack for mags/ammo, so accessibility is a plus.
ETA: Reason for the period, I can't start posts on the PC at work. The buttons, don't work, so i created the topic, on my phone then edit it on the pc. No way, i'm typing all that out on my phone....
