Fieldcraft Which eberlestock to buy...

[Nooch13]

one thing I don't see them mention is what overall length rifles the packs support and are they capable of accepting a bipod.
My favorite rifle is 52" in overall length (I may have to get a folder), but will their packs accommodate larger rifles?

Im looking for any/all recommendations. Thanks

 

[Patton63]

I use a Gunslinger with my bolt guns (20" and 24" barrels). They have bipods and the packs hold them well. The stock sticks out, but it is easily carried and does. It present any ergonomics problems.

 

[Nooch13]

I use a Gunslinger with my bolt guns (20" and 24" barrels). They have bipods and the packs hold them well. The stock sticks out, but it is easily carried and does. It present any ergonomics problems.

Thanks brother! I'll have a look at that one

 

[Simia Dei]

I use the F4NT, it's pretty massive, and if I had my choice again, I'd get the V90 for the hunting I do and the scrub I walk through. I use a rifle boot on the back of the pack and can fit another rifle down the front. The peal open compartments are quite handy though.

 

[WeiserBucks]

I've had a few eberlestock's over the years and have finally settled on a KUIU pack . I didn't like having to either remove the rifle or take the pack off to sit down .

 

[kurt]

Had eberlestock then went and packed some real weight out west i now run a Kifaru and the gun bearer it is light years ahead of how the eberlestock carries and the rifle is carried always accessible.

 

[Forward543]

I have the gunslinger2. I dont pack my gun in the scabbard until im not going to use it. The rest of the time i sling it across my chest. The pack is awesome, if you really needed a scabbard, you could get the acessory that goes on the side. It just sucks packing your gun on one side as it jacks up the weight in the pack.

 

[Crews]

I have a Gunrunner. It is fantastic for my needs, which is a day pack and hiking in for a sit on an extended stay in a stand. Holds the rifle securely, plus all the extra stuff I’ll need. The rifle scabbard gets tight with a bolt gun if it has a larger box magazine and a scope with a tall elevation turret, but it still fits. If I had it to do all over again, I’d buy one from the tactical line with more room in th scabbard.

 

[powdahound76]

I will second Kurt. For any big hikes in rough terrain, a different pack.
I had and tried the GS II on some hikes with 15 lbs (day hunt load in wilderness area) and a 12 lb rifle. I was bummed after 8 miles of how poorly it carried. This was steep off trail hiking.
I started using a mountaineering pack with a gun-bearer to carry my rifle and couldnt have been more happy.
Now have the Kifaru frame/ pack and am blown away at the comfort trying it out wih 40+ lbs for some hikes.

I think the Eberlestock would be great for matches that arent rough mtn hiking and mellower terrain and less miles. I liked the features, just didnt work for me.

 

[_Windrider_]

I will second Kurt. For any big hikes in rough terrain, a different pack.
I had and tried the GS II on some hikes with 15 lbs (day hunt load in wilderness area) and a 12 lb rifle. I was bummed after 8 miles of how poorly it carried. This was steep off trail hiking.
I started using a mountaineering pack with a gun-bearer to carry my rifle and couldnt have been more happy.
Now have the Kifaru frame/ pack and am blown away at the comfort trying it out wih 40+ lbs for some hikes.

I think the Eberlestock would be great for matches that arent rough mtn hiking and mellower terrain and less miles. I liked the features, just didnt work for me.

its funny you say this. I have a lot of eberle packs. i find that the heavier you load them the better they carry. If you try to carry a light load in a GS II for example, i find it digs into my hips. but if its loaded up with 4 days of gear, it rides perfect with no issues.

 

[powdahound76]

Thats interesting dillhole (love that name).

My pack weights vary so I needed something that carried well across many weights, especially for backpack hunting.

 

[.30kal]

I looked at the Gunslinger 2, but it was considerably heavier with no meaningful capacity gain over the original Gunslinger (which is also on the heavier side). I've used the Gunslinger for shorter hikes and has worked well as a PRS-type pack. I've been able to fit a bolt gun with chassis/bipod and Kahles 624i, as well as an AR308 kitted out the same scope and Atlas bipod. However, if I were doing extended hikes and more hunting then I'd go with the Mystery Ranch Pintler or Metcalf, which have the meat shelf a much nicer frame design that is more comfortable and carries loads better.

 

[Blowby]

I have the Gunslinger II and the 3X Low Drag. Use both for different loads.

 

[xdeano]

There is no substitute for Kifaru!

Xdeano

 

[Gray Squirrel]

I own the Halftrack, used it pretty extensively domestically and overseas. You can add the rifle scabbard to pretty much any of their packs. I've used Mystery Ranch bags too, they are another solid buy. Both packs will last you a life time and worth the investment.

 

[Nooch13]

To follow up on this old thread, I ended up getting the gunslinger 2 with the rain cover. Love it!

 

[pmclaine]

I have the GSII and its great gun luggage from my car to the bench.

The Eberlestock I would choose for packing on my back would be Mystery Ranch.

 

[carp]

I have a Halftrack that always seems a bit too small. Not so much in CI but in the design. if you fill the side tubes, the side lower pockets are useless. if you fill the body too full, the side tubes become useless. I jest purchased and have not yet used a Eberlestock Mainframe. I will add the Bat Wings and add or remove a scabbard and main bag based on the activity. It will mainly be used as a hunting pack and meat hauler but their duffles and dry bags are cheap and will add 3000 CI when needed.

 

[FishDr]

Carp,
Let us know how this works out. Leaning towards a GS II, but the system you describe is also on my short list.

 

[carp]

Will do. I will post pics once it all comes together.

 

[carp]

In my experience, I tend to spen $300 on packs that I dont use. Now, with the Eberlestock Mainframe, I will be able to spend $1000+ on interchangable packs that I dont use.
Keeping Eberlestock in business though.