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<blockquote data-quote="HurricaneWhisperer" data-source="post: 1250420" data-attributes="member: 88657"><p>Your post makes an important point.</p><p></p><p>Bag construction of Eberlestock and many other hunting and most any tactical pack are built heavier and tougher than outdoor recreation packs. The weight of the pack itself is often 6 to 9 lbs for rather small packs. Rifle pouches are included on a lot of the Eberlestock and this adds weight but it also provides a very convenient way to carry the rifle and the rifle is well protected.</p><p></p><p>If you use your day pack to carry light weight, bulky items then you really don't need that heavy construction. I really don't see anything or your list that would warrant the heavy construction of most Eberlestock packs.</p><p></p><p>But if you use your pack to carry high density heavy items of high value, then the heavier construction does have a pay off.</p><p></p><p>I use the Eberlestock Gunslinger 2 because it protects the rifle and carries what I need in an organized fashion. I also use it to carry telescopes and tripods and other gear on non-hunting trips. It suits this task well.</p><p></p><p>But it weighs about 8 lbs. </p><p></p><p>It is built much heavier than even my old 1980's vintage external frame, large Backpacking Kelty pack.</p><p></p><p>Bottom line. Figure out what you want to carry, then purchase pack to carry it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HurricaneWhisperer, post: 1250420, member: 88657"] Your post makes an important point. Bag construction of Eberlestock and many other hunting and most any tactical pack are built heavier and tougher than outdoor recreation packs. The weight of the pack itself is often 6 to 9 lbs for rather small packs. Rifle pouches are included on a lot of the Eberlestock and this adds weight but it also provides a very convenient way to carry the rifle and the rifle is well protected. If you use your day pack to carry light weight, bulky items then you really don't need that heavy construction. I really don't see anything or your list that would warrant the heavy construction of most Eberlestock packs. But if you use your pack to carry high density heavy items of high value, then the heavier construction does have a pay off. I use the Eberlestock Gunslinger 2 because it protects the rifle and carries what I need in an organized fashion. I also use it to carry telescopes and tripods and other gear on non-hunting trips. It suits this task well. But it weighs about 8 lbs. It is built much heavier than even my old 1980's vintage external frame, large Backpacking Kelty pack. Bottom line. Figure out what you want to carry, then purchase pack to carry it. [/QUOTE]
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