Author Topic: Eberlestock Pack Ordered (Read 550 times)

Kingsnake · « **on:** January 20, 2013, 03:56:00 PM »

Finally broke down and ordered the Eberlestock Blue Widow pack. I kept seeing it in the $329 - $349 range, then I found one at Optics Planet for $213! It was odd, because the only difference was the camo pattern. I guess the Mossy Oak Brush is a slow mover. Heck . . .Knock a hundred bucks off, and it moves to me!

Kingsnake

ELKDUDE07 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2013, 07:44:00 PM »

Looks like they have one left in stock at that price. Camo pattern looks fine to me. Wish I had found a deal like that when I bought my pack.

caleb7mm · « **Reply #2 on:** January 20, 2013, 08:55:00 PM »

you will love it! i use eberlestock packs exclusively for long range precision tactical rifle matches. they will hold up forever

Whip · « **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2013, 10:56:00 PM »

Personally, I prefer the MO Brush pattern to all the others they offer. That is a great deal!

Nathan Killen · « **Reply #4 on:** January 21, 2013, 09:06:00 AM »

MO brush is a awesome camo, even in the Eastern hardwoods !

JV Rooster · « **Reply #5 on:** January 21, 2013, 02:14:00 PM »

I also broke down and got one from them for $213. What a deal.

ozy clint · « **Reply #6 on:** January 21, 2013, 02:27:00 PM »

i too have a blue widow. do yourself a favour and sew on some adjustable straps from where the shoulder straps meet the bottom of the pack to the waist belt. it makes a huge difference in the stability of the pack. without them the pack wobbles like crazy. i'll see if i have pics.

DeCurry · « **Reply #7 on:** January 21, 2013, 04:16:00 PM »

I have an Eberlestock Mini-Me (in Dry Earth color) that is well made. If you ever need a day pack, it can hold a lot more than you'd think and is incredibly versatile.

Kingsnake · « **Reply #8 on:** January 21, 2013, 07:25:00 PM »

Thanks, All. And Ozy Clint, please do send those pics. Not too sure eaxctly what you're referring to, since the pack has not arrived yet.

Kingsnake

canopyboy · « **Reply #9 on:** January 21, 2013, 07:58:00 PM »

Doug, I wanna see that when it comes in! -Dave

JV Rooster · « **Reply #10 on:** January 22, 2013, 05:30:00 AM »

I would like to see that also.

kahunter · « **Reply #11 on:** January 22, 2013, 09:02:00 AM »

They make great packs. They are just about perfect for long range hunts, and are very well made.

Kingsnake · « **Reply #12 on:** January 22, 2013, 08:45:00 PM »

There are a few online video reviews of the Blue Widow which I am SURE will do better justice than the few pics I'll snap once the pack arrives. But, in deference to the will of The People, I will post more once it arrives.

Kingsnake

ozy clint · « **Reply #13 on:** January 22, 2013, 11:27:00 PM »

here's some pics of the few improvements i made to my blue widow. IMHO the adjustable stap from the pack body to the waist belt is essential. without it the pack wobbles like crazy. any good pack has straps that stabilise the pack like these do.
i also sewed some velcro onto the pack and the removable panel that covers the mesh. without it the panel would flop out away from the pack. the velcro makes the panel act as a part of the pack as if it were sewed in.
i also put a hook in the gun scabbard compartment for my water bladder to hang from. this way the weight of the bladder is hanging from the frame sheet not the material of the bag. it is centered too which carries better. you'll see what i mean about all these improvements when you get the pack.

Kingsnake · « **Reply #14 on:** January 23, 2013, 05:35:00 AM »

Thanks, Ozy Clint!

Kingsnake

cacciatore · « **Reply #15 on:** January 23, 2013, 05:41:00 AM »

Thanks Clint!

Kingsnake · « **Reply #16 on:** January 25, 2013, 05:48:00 PM »

Pack arrived today! I had visions of doing one of those whole "unboxing" videos that seem to be popular in the gun & knife community, but ....well....hell....I just opened it up and smiled like a kid a Christmas.

I'll try to post a pic or two over the weekend, but I enourage those who are interested to go ahead and take a look at some of the blue widow pics and vids already online.

The pack is 7 pounds empty (about what my daypack weighs when filled!), but it REALLY looks like a load hauler. Can't wait to take a deer (or something larger) out of the woods WITHOUT relying on the ATV!

Kingsnake

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