New Pack for Elk Hunting - Updated with Super Spike pics Pg 3

[steadman]

I thought so Snag, but I was wondering if they are easy access or do you have to take the pack off or do yoga to get to the water  

[Whip]

Originally posted by steadman:
I thought so Snag, but I was wondering if they are easy access or do you have to take the pack off or do yoga to get to the water    

Unfortunately, yoga is required to get to the bottles with the pack on.  :rolleyes:  
These packs arrived the day before I left for my trip.  I had my Blue Widow already packed, but ended up grabbing one of the new X2's before leaving and left the Widow behind.  But I also left my hydration bladder in the pack, so had to use water bottles last week.  

I am a huge fan of hydration bladders for hunting out west.  I don't like to take my pack off when I need a drink because I tend not to drink nearly enough when I have to do that.

The best solution I have found is the hydration bladders from Eberlestock.  They have a different type of valve than the standard bit valve, and I have never had a leak since I started using them.  You can check them out on my website here.   http://www.prairietrad.com/page35.html

[steadman]

Thanks Whip. Do the Eberlestock bladders fit the badlands? Thanks again. I'm gonna check on this.

[Tater 2]

I use a Camelback hydration bladder in mine and have no problems with leakage.
     I like the camelbacks because the lid is big enough to get your hand inside the bladder for cleaning.

[cahaba]

Nice pack. I am going to get one this year also. Thanks for the review.

[wvtradbow]

Whip, that setup looks similar to the Horn Hunter FullCurl series but ya can't go wrong with a Eberlestock,very nice ...

[Whip]

Originally posted by steadman:
Thanks Whip. Do the Eberlestock bladders fit the badlands? Thanks again. I'm gonna check on this.

It depends which Badlands pack you have.  Some of them have a square shaped pocket for the bladder and on those it wouldn't fit as well.  The Eberlestock bladder measures 15x7.

[Steve Clandinin]

I seam to be on a constant search (and many dollars) over the years looking for a decent pack I realy like the looks of this one .For how I hunt looks to be perfect.Gotta get one.

[hedgetree]

Thanks Whip, looks like a great pack and the X2 was one on my list to check out.

[Wolfkiss]

Hi Whip,
         Do you think a 'spike camp duffel', would work with one of these.??

Would make it even more versatile, maybe you could try it for us if you get the chance. :-)

[amazonjim]

Looks like a great pack

[frassettor]

Nice packs Joe.  

[StanM]

Hey Whip, great looking pack.  Is there enough room in it to do a two or three nighter?  Does the Spike Duffel attach to it?  Thanks.

[StanM]

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[Johnny UMAA]

Great looking pack....hope you score!

[Brian Krebs]

Whip - thanks for sharing - Eberlestock seems to have a really good grasp of what is needed in a backpack.
 I have an old Alice pack frame; and Alice pack- but I also have a small waterproof pack that I use on day trips.
 I am in favor of packs that can carry the first load of elk etc out !

[excelpoint]

Ordered mine today. Great service Whip.

[Whip]

The Super Spike Duffel is designed to zip into the Just One packs such as the Blue Widow and the J107.
But you guys got me to thinking.  Why does it have to be zipped in?  So I took my Super Spike and using the straps on the X2 pack strapped it in place.  Perfect fit, and straps solidly into place.  I think the X2 just stepped up another notch in my mind.  With the duffel attached this thing can really carry a load!

 

 

 

[BMG]

cool

[Whip]

Originally posted by StanM:
Hey Whip, great looking pack.  Is there enough room in it to do a two or three nighter?  Does the Spike Duffel attach to it?  Thanks.

Stan, I guess it depends on how much you need to carry for a 2-3 nighter.  Add the super spike duffel and I sure think you could take everything you need.