Elk hunting, Safari Sling?

[huntfishcamp]

Anyone used a safari sling before? I bought one after reading great reviews, and tried to use it with a backpack last year and maybe it was me but it wasnt going to happen. Aside from that having your barrel pointing straight ahead seemed like inviting disaster, but I like the concept of having your gun at the ready, just cant figure the thing out with a backpack. Any advice?

 

[Carrion Carrier]

I don't see how you could use one without having the sling over the pack which would undoubtedly snag.

 

[belly-deep]

Take a look at the Kifaru gunbearer. I just got one and it looks like its going to work great.

 

[huntfishcamp]

Thanks, the packaging says "works great with backpacks", thanks Ill have to check that sling out...

 

[huntfishcamp]

That Kifaru gunbearer does look like the ticket when using a backpack, which will be glued to my back for 9 days, anyone else use this or any other sling they?

 

[cowboy]

That Kifaru gunbearer does look like the ticket when using a backpack, which will be glued to my back for 9 days, anyone else use this or any other sling they?

I and my 2 sons have used the gunbearer for years, works really well with just a pack. The shortcoming on it is when you have a heavy load of meat on your pack it is not as comfortable. I have found nothing better.

If you do decide to order one I would suggest ordering a couple of extra shoulder straps that hold the barrel with your purchase. Each of us have worn at least a couple out as the thread weakens with time and use. I carry an extra strap in the bottom of my pack because after using it everything else is just clumsy with a pack.

 

[huntfishcamp]

great advice, thanks