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There is always much talk about hunting packs.
MR being one of the most popular right now, Kifaru is up there, Eberlestock,...and on and on...
The Dragonfly is my main big game hunting pack and is well equipped to be used as a weekender or extended trip pack.

I am a bit of pack junkie myself and have had many. From dayhiing packs and day hunting packs, to expedition packs, weeklong packs and weekend packs, I have had may on my back.

Since this is the hunting forum, I thought I'd throw up the three acks that I use for all things hunting. If anyone is ineterested, I can throw up other packs that are used for camping, hiking and treking.

Firstly, you will find this thread stock full of bias for Eberelestock. I find all Eberlestock offerings to be top shelf. I amnot a big fan of all these camo designs these days, but do like a few. I loike having the option to not have camo, and usually choose non camo.

The first bag is an Eberelestock Dragonfly. I will list the specs and on and on and on as is it is much better listed on the Eberlestock website. So I will add 2 cents and throw up some pics. The Dragonfly is my main big game hunting pack and is well equipped to be used as a weekender or extended trip pack.



Firstly I chose the non camo,tactical style Dragonfly. This pack has a 4 litre hydration capacity (using the hydration storage) Large zippered external pockets, butterfly storage and zipper, molle attatchments, and excellent support for me. A nice rifle storage compartment (scabbard) and I also purchased a reversible raincover.

Here is that pack.

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Nad here are two more packs for comparison that will also post pics of and throw 2 cents about them at the wind.

The Dragonfly on the left, Phanton Sniper on the right, Mini me in the middle.
Each has it's purpose.

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I still use my original issue webbing from my days in the infantry. It carries everything I need for 1-3 days. There are other load-bearing vests/packs, but I'm not about to fix something that isn't broken or lacking. Lots of choice in this market. Find something that works and stick to it.
 
After a long search, I just purchased an Eberlestock X1A1. Since I am a little taller than average (6'4") I got it with the larger harness for my torso length. I am impressed by it's construction. I haven't had a chance to field test it yet.
 
I still use my original issue webbing from my days in the infantry. It carries everything I need for 1-3 days. There are other load-bearing vests/packs, but I'm not about to fix something that isn't broken or lacking. Lots of choice in this market. Find something that works and stick to it.

I read a statement about Brit SF that went, live out of your pockets for a day, live off your belt rig for a week and out of your pack for a month. I guess that is why every SAS survival guide book have sections on snares and foraging.

Any vest-of-many-pockets will be a bad compromise, including the CF-issue jerkin issued in the Balkans.
 
My biggest issue with the 107 is the fact that when you are packing gear for 5~7 days your maxed out unless you get hte spike duffel which pulls your center of balance back farther. Throw in a boned out mule deer and its not nice. I use it because I am a student and can't afford to replace it, but I will replace it with a taller pack when I can.

Durability is unreal, comfort is very good, and overal design is well done with a no extra frills, but everything that is required. I will continue to use mine for short trips for many years to come I think.
 
My biggest issue with the 107 is the fact that when you are packing gear for 5~7 days your maxed out unless you get hte spike duffel which pulls your center of balance back farther. Throw in a boned out mule deer and its not nice. I use it because I am a student and can't afford to replace it, but I will replace it with a taller pack when I can.

Durability is unreal, comfort is very good, and overal design is well done with a no extra frills, but everything that is required. I will continue to use mine for short trips for many years to come I think.


I'll put some loaded down pics of the Dragonfly as well tomorrow...
 
I love my mini-me for Eberlestock stuff, and just bought myself a Gunslinger II.

Slightly dissapointed to find that while the mini-me came with an excellent 3 liter source bladder, it will not fit into my Gunslinger, which is designed to take a pair of 2 liter units. Its something I'm going to have to remedy
 
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