>I have one of the origional
>"Just One" packs from Eberlestock
>that has to be close
>to ten years old now.
>It has served me well.
>After that many years and
>hundreds of miles and thousands
>of feet, I will never
>own a pack without a
>build in scabbard. Some
>of the zippers and buckles
>finally started to break down,
>but I just sent if
>back and they replaced the
>zippers and buckles....good as new.
> However, being that the
>pack is such and early
>model, it works great as
>a day pack but really
>is not very comfortable when
>it is unzipped and loaded
>down. You can see how
>it sags in this photo
>packing out this year's buck.
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>I was in Sportsman's Warehouse a
>few days ago and saw
>the new Eberlestock M5 Team
>Elk pack. Seems like
>a great new pack with
>all the great features Eberlestock
>has on many of it's
>packs rolled into one, with
>a lightmweight external aluminum frame
>and freighter shelf. I
>think I will get one
>of these before next hunting
>season.
I am with falloutwest.
I have been through lots of packs including Mystery Ranch (way over rated) and I think the J34 is one of the best for my hunting style. I will look into the M5.
I also agree that having a built in scabbard is a must for a pack.
That strap stuff is a joke.