Question on an Eberlestock day pack

[The Oregonian]

First elk hunt this coming fall...will need a pack with a scabbard and enough room for the essentials as well as a spotting scope and tripod, it won't be an overnight pack, just for full day excursions.

I wouldn't like to spend any more than necessary but price is not the main factor. I want something that will allow me to enjoy my hunt and have easy access to things I may need quickly (rifle, rangefinder, etc) and enough room for various clothes as the weather changes or we get on a hard hike, water, snacks, etc.

Seems like the gun runner and team elk seem to fit the bill, with the team elk giving easier access to spotting scopes, etc. I am not concerned with the extra $100 if the team elk is the way to go.

Any input or advice from folks who have owned and used any of these in a similar way to how i will use mine?

Thx

Tom

 

[class3nfa]

Gunrunner is a good pack, I'm on my second year with the Phantom pack. I like the front access and the scabbard handles my competition rifles with ease. I use it for hunting in Hells Canyon and for PRS style shooting. Plenty of room for a spotter and tripod also. Great zippers and the quality expected from Eberlystock. Good luck

 

[Rick Richard]

I had a Team Elk and it will do what you want, however with a cost...weight.

 

[ssssnake529]

Eberlestock packs are way too heavy for their capacity. They are not nearly as comfortable under heavy loads as the competition either.

 

[J.G.W]

I've been hunting with a gunrunner for the past 4 years, can't fault it one bit.