Thread: Packs with a rifle pocket?

Originally Posted by ebf

VC, do you have a photo or pack list of the gear you manage to get into a 40lt bag for overnighter ?

Bivi bag, therma rest, sleeping bag, cooker, pot, water bottle, binos, range finder,gps,bum bag that is full of all sorts of shit like tape,string, half a pharmacy spare ammo small knife spare compass camera etc etc.
A few back country meals, tins of fish, some osms and some other bars for the kids lunches i grabbed out of the pantry.
A complete change of polar fleece and 4 pairs of good socks(was wet trip wouldn't bother with a full change of clothes in good weather)

Still got room for meat.

My biv, thermarest and sleeping bag are quite bulky, you could improve on space a lot with a modern tent like yours or just a fly and modern sleeping Matt.

I have probably forgotten to list something that was in there but that's the bones of it.

Sexy slippers, bet those godown a treat in the hut

I think its a 35l

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Probably so you can reach behind, pull it out and shoulder it quickly.

Yes, true. But from the comments in this thread most people made it sound like a debacle to "draw" the rifle out of various holsters, which was why the Vorn came up.

So is it not that big of a deal after all to just grab the stock and whip it out quickly?

Originally Posted by MattyP

Yes, true. But from the comments in this thread most people made it sound like a debacle to "draw" the rifle out of various holsters, which was why the Vorn came up.

So is it not that big of a deal after all to just grab the stock and whip it out quickly?

Na, it could be tricky with a big long rifle i guess but i don't own a big long rifle so its not a problem.

Originally Posted by MattyP

Yes, true. But from the comments in this thread most people made it sound like a debacle to "draw" the rifle out of various holsters, which was why the Vorn came up.

So is it not that big of a deal after all to just grab the stock and whip it out quickly?

Simple answer is that the rifle shouldn't be in the scabbard in the first place so shouldn't be an issue which way round the rifle is. If you carry the rifle in the scabbard all the time I guess you have to accept that you might loose some opportunities as a result (i.e. walking in/out of hunting area). So I either carry the rifle in my hand if I'm sneaking about (and probably don't have one of these packs on my back in this case) or I'm purposely looking for animals further away and being ready for them or shooting at range so it doesn't matter if it takes an extra couple seconds to get the rifle out...

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Na, it could be tricky with a big long rifle i guess but i don't own a big long rifle so its not a problem.

A long rifle is easier to grab as it sticks up higher. Most big long rifles however aren't best suited to offhand snap shooting...

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Good points. I am used to carrying my rifle now and my hands feel weird without it already, so that's fine. Can always stow it for particularly steep bits, etc, so can use hands.

Pretty set on the J107 Dragonfly. However, it seems pretty hard to find places that stock it. Found 1 place in NZ but the colour is terrible. Any recommendations? Will go ebay if I have to, but might not arrive before xmas and i'd like to use it late december.

Try nz Asia, they may have it or may know who does.

Direct from Eberlestock is the way to go I think...

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I got mine through outdoorsupplies.co.nz were super helpful, rang me the next day to say the colour they had in stock was slightly different to what they had on their site.
Worked out that after shipping and tax I would only save $50-100 so figured I would help out a kiwi company, and get it quick sharp

Just ordered the J107 Dragonfly from Eberlestock. Few extras too such as rain cover, internal duffel, 3l hydration bladder. Shipping was extremely harsh compared to some ebay sellers but I couldn't find one with any decent colour choices or any of the extras so I paid the extra. Oh well!

The 107 is good for bigger trips
Gunslinger is a good day pack

Originally Posted by MattyP

Just ordered the J107 Dragonfly from Eberlestock. Few extras too such as rain cover, internal duffel, 3l hydration bladder. Shipping was extremely harsh compared to some ebay sellers but I couldn't find one with any decent colour choices or any of the extras so I paid the extra. Oh well!

What colour did you end up going with?

Originally Posted by Nibblet

What colour did you end up going with?

Mossy Oak Brush. Looks like it'd match a Hunters Element jacket I want.