Thread: Rifle scabbards

I ran a J 34 for a couple of years, even had the super spike duffell to throw in or on it. Awesome idea ....the whole system, very well made. To use it as a day pack I would load everything needed into one sleeve pod and then fold it over the empty pod, made for a very narrow profile with the advantage of being able to throw in Hind quarters etc, when successfull.
Down sides to the pack
Very heavy construction
Way too many adjustments / straps to undo to get into the pack
Not enough load lift in shoulder straps to get pack up higher.
Gets even heavier when wet
When loaded up tends to pull you backwards as the gap where the scabbard sits keeps the rest of the pack further off your back.
Looked at Kifaru's both Icon and Ultra, liked the modular design and to swap out different "packs " to the same frame. But they seem to change their mind every season with a newer brighter idea. Kinda like apple in that regard, so stayed away and went down the hiker path for packs ( we pay way too much for hunting packs ) and all we gain from hunting packs is a quieter cloth and a heavier unit.

The J34 is over 3.5 kg empty without any extra accessory bags and will carry more than you can stand up with
My new pack is 1.1 kg and rated to 25 kg ( which is about all i want to carry maxed out )

I know my comments are in complete contradiction to Wanderer but he may be fitter than me.

Originally Posted by johnd

I ran a J 34 for a couple of years, even had the super spike duffell to throw in or on it. Awesome idea ....the whole system, very well made. To use it as a day pack I would load everything needed into one sleeve pod and then fold it over the empty pod, made for a very narrow profile with the advantage of being able to throw in Hind quarters etc, when successfull.
Down sides to the pack
Very heavy construction
Way too many adjustments / straps to undo to get into the pack
Not enough load lift in shoulder straps to get pack up higher.
Gets even heavier when wet
When loaded up tends to pull you backwards as the gap where the scabbard sits keeps the rest of the pack further off your back.
Looked at Kifaru's both Icon and Ultra, liked the modular design and to swap out different "packs " to the same frame. But they seem to change their mind every season with a newer brighter idea. Kinda like apple in that regard, so stayed away and went down the hiker path for packs ( we pay way too much for hunting packs ) and all we gain from hunting packs is a quieter cloth and a heavier unit.

The J34 is over 3.5 kg empty without any extra accessory bags and will carry more than you can stand up with
My new pack is 1.1 kg and rated to 25 kg ( which is about all i want to carry maxed out )

I know my comments are in complete contradiction to Wanderer but he may be fitter than me.

What is your new pack?

Originally Posted by GWH

What is your new pack?

STrangely enough same as Antsman I went with an Exped lightening