grizzly5028
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Anyone have any opinions on this pack? I like Mystery Ranch packs, but I don't want to pay $500 for a pack right now. My main question on this pack is how it would do packing out meat? Thanks for the help!
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I have 2 of the X2 packs by Eberlestock. The first one was issued to me I liked it so much I bought one for myself in camo to hunt with (they didn't go for my idea of using "their" work pack to hunt with). I have the gun scabbard that attaches to it and it's nice to be able to take it off when I'm just backpacking and not carrying a rifle. I have had no problems with either pack. I used the one I bought for myself last season and my work pack has 2 years on it. So far I think they are well made and there are very comfortable for me. The other aspect I liked about them is I can adjust the shoulder straps so my wife can carry the pack when I'm hefting the kid pack with the toddler in it.
There were rumors that the Dragon Slayer was getting upgraded to the Big Horn`s X-frame. Not sure if it actually went through or not though. Might be worth calling them to find out for sure.
Overall the Dragon Slayer is almost A POUND LIGHTER than its predecessor right at 4 1/4 pounds, yet it's load carry capacity in weight has increased 60% to an estimated 80 pound maintained comfort level. It's 2300 cubic inches and comes with a lifetime warranty.
The Dragon Slayer has been redesigned. The new ones are supposed to be available in March-April, I think. Here's what they said about it:
http://www.mysteryranch.com/s.nl/it.A/id.42024/.f?sc=8&category=1970
I wonder where the price will go on it. I`m really hoping to get my hands on one soon.
Be careful with the X2 if you have a long Torso. I was quite interested in this pack recently but it is made for shorter Torso lengths and is not adjustable. I am 6'4" and have a 21"-22" Torso and there is no way it would have worked. If you are tall and looking for that size pack(2000ish but sturdy enough to haul meat), look at the Badlands 2200 which works well for taller guys.
The Dragon Slayer has been redesigned. The new ones are supposed to be available in March-April, I think. Here's what they said about it:
http://www.mysteryranch.com/s.nl/it.A/id.42024/.f?sc=8&category=1970