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Old 01-08-2017, 09:44 PM
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Default Carrying a bow on a back pack?

What does everyone use to carry their bow on their back pack and still be able to get it off without taking the pack off? Thanks in advance.
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Old 01-08-2017, 09:53 PM
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I've never used one, but I've seen this one online and have considered trying it out.

http://www.bowsnatcher.com/
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Old 01-09-2017, 11:28 AM
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I've used the Eberlestock Universal Bow Bucket for the last few years and it works great. It took some practice, but I'm pretty efficient at getting to my bow without taking the pack off. See the last 30 seconds of this video for a reference.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFTDpvxu5tA

http://eberlestock.com/Accessories.htm
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Old 01-09-2017, 12:30 PM
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I've never used one, but I've seen this one online and have considered trying it out.

http://www.bowsnatcher.com/
That looks pretty neat! Bit on the pricey side, thotugh (I'm cheap, what can I say...)
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Old 01-09-2017, 03:19 PM
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Those Eberlestock videos have me wanting a new day pack now.....
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Old 01-09-2017, 03:35 PM
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Those Eberlestock videos have me wanting a new day pack now.....
We've got a big shipment of day bags from Eberlestock on route!
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Old 01-09-2017, 07:17 PM
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We've got a big shipment of day bags from Eberlestock on route!
They look nice. I like the fact that you can get the bow out without actually taking the backpack off. How much do the day pack go for?
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Old 01-10-2017, 02:46 AM
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I just carry my bow in my Kifaru gun bearer. If I'm putting it on the pack I use a Kifaru grab it but have to remove the pack to get the bow off.
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Old 01-10-2017, 10:16 AM
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They look nice. I like the fact that you can get the bow out without actually taking the backpack off. How much do the day pack go for?
Depending on the model anywhere from around $200 - $350
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We've got a big shipment of day bags from Eberlestock on route!
Sweet I'll have to come check you guys out once I move back to Edmonton.
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Old 01-11-2017, 06:59 AM
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Depending on the model anywhere from around $200 - $350
The X1A1 makes a nice size day pack . and you can use the gun scabbard either for a shotty or a spotting scope attached to a tripod . Bow bucket is built in .
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Old 01-11-2017, 10:58 AM
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I just carry my bow in my Kifaru gun bearer. If I'm putting it on the pack I use a Kifaru grab it but have to remove the pack to get the bow off.
Anyone know if you can purchase these Kifaru accessories locally here in Alberta?
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Old 01-11-2017, 11:07 AM
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Anyone know if you can purchase these Kifaru accessories locally here in Alberta?
Only second hand, otherwise you must order them from the States.
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Old 01-11-2017, 05:03 PM
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Anyone know if you can purchase these Kifaru accessories locally here in Alberta?
Kifaru does not have any dealers or distributors. You have to order directly from them.
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Old 01-12-2017, 12:24 PM
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I use my back country ski pack the bottom cam goes into the icepick holder and then it's one magnetic clip on the top. Takes about 10 seconds to take the bow out and stays on real well
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Old 01-21-2017, 05:18 PM
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I have a tenzing1250

It's not a full pack but it's got enough storage for day trips
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Old 01-22-2017, 11:52 AM
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X1A1 x2. Very slick
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Old 01-22-2017, 11:55 AM
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X1A1 x2 very slick
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