Eberlestock X2 Ready for Hunting
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 พ.ย. 2019
- Eberlestock X2 packed with my gear and ready to hunt...I'll review what I have in my pack and where everything goes. Things continue to change as the season goes...this is a great Pack . Links below to the pack, beast sticks, platform and saddle.
Eberlestock X2
eberlestock.com/products/x2-p...
Beast Sticks:
www.huntingbeastgear.com/coll...
Tethrd Predator Platform:
tethrdnation.com/product/pred...
Aerohunter Flex:
aerohunter.us/store/index.php...
Sorry to hear about your dad Mark. It's never easy when a loved one passes. Thanks for the helpful content!
Thank u Isaac .. and ur welcome.. will probably do a review at the end of the season of what worked well and what was changed... learning everyday.
this is a great video. i've been building my own setup this weekend. i get this pack today. will probably be imitating a lot of you methods here.
Thanks for the quick break down review of the pack. Sorry to see the loss of your dad. Hope you had a better season last year.
It was a good season.
Sorry about your loss Mark. It’s awesome that you dad supported your hunting adventures.
I enjoy how in depth your videos are. And coincidentally, I am waiting my X2, so this video will be a good reference for how I set mine up.
All the best,
Duane from MN
Thanks Duane.. it’s a really good pack I really like the horizontal and vertical strapping system works well.. when I pull it tight I’m almost to the buckles which indicated to me I could get a lot more on there if needed..have a great night.. funny story was when he called me after the milkweed video to tell me that the monarch butterfly can’t live without that plant ... so funny
Mark another great review. So sorry for your loss.
Thank u Kevin... I had taped several videos but never got to editing them and then his passing... we are all doing well. Thank u again for your support....have an awesome night.
Another great video!!! That pack looks to pack very easily.
It does... it's nice to have the big side compartment for longer items like the 4th arrow camera arm . I don't like strapping it outside the pack... still playing with everything and changing things here and there.
Great breakdown Mark.
Thank u Tim
Sorry for your lost Mark, my condolences to you and the family. May the Lord bring peace of mind in this unfortunate event.
Thank u Will and the Lord has done just that...
So organized
As u know just makes it so much easier to find stuff.
Very sorry to hear about your Dad, stay safe and all the best
Thank u Jack, its hard to believe it has been a year since his passing.... He would always call me to see how hunting was going even though he wasn't a hunter himself.
Do sorry to hear about your dad man. Hope everything went as well as it could have with the circumstances at hand. Have a blessed day!
Thank u Cody, we are all doing well knowing that he went the way he wanted to and he didn't suffer according to the medical examiner. Thank u for your condolences.
Glad to hear that. It is so much more stressful when your loved one is suffering and you have to keep seeing them like that.
Mark, I'm sorry about your father. You and your family are in my prayers.
Thank u Kyle we r all doing well..
Sorry to hear about your father, brother. Great video.
thank u, he was a great man and I miss him a lot and thank u for the kind words on the video, it's an awesome pac.
Sorry for your loss Mark
Thank u Phil
Try to put your Doyle’s gear hoist in the bottom of an entrenchment tool pouch or some other type of dump pouch. The entrenchment tool pouch is long enough to get the gear hoist out of the way of your pack as it sits in the bottom of the pouch and the rope goes through the grommeted hole. Just something you might like to try so you can wear your saddle in.
Thanks for all the good videos.
Sounds like an awesome idea...I will have to look into that option...Thank u.
Sorry for your loss. I really enjoy all your videos. Have you considered strapping your bow to your pack after removing your sticks and platform? That would eliminate the need for a hoist rope.
Matt,
First off thanks for watching the videos and giving suggestions.. I have tried that in the past but I had a couple situations where branches from trees next to the one I was climbing caught onto my bow (I like a lot of cover if possible) once the small branch got stuck between the string and the cam .. so since then I have pretty much decided I will always pull the bow up because I can actually see the bow and avoid such branches .. but that is always a good option if
The canopy is more open... hope ur season is going well.
Mark, last week I was cutting a twig and sliced my finger. The cut wasn't very bad but fingers bleed.. A LOT! Fortunately, I was only a couple hundred yards from the truck, but I will always carry a small first aid kit with me from now on. Adding a small first aid kit might just be something you should add to your pack. Wishing you all the best and thank you for your videos!
Chris actually I do have band aids, small tube fo super glue and a small tube of blood clotting powder in the left side small pocket on the belt. I forgot to mention those small pockets on the belt, in the right pocket I have a regular compass and 2 headlamps.
@@MarkDohring Very nice! Hope you're doing well and having a good season!
@@thechrisbolton it’s going well .. crazy work schedule but I do have a vacation coming up..
First sorry About your dad 🙏 hope you doing well. Good looking set up on your pack
Thanks BK... we are all doing well.. and it's a really great pack.. still changing things as I go with setup and what I actually need... but it's coming along.
Great video mark! I always look forward to seeing your setups. Do you use the Doyle’s rope or webbing hoist?
Webbing .. much easier on the hands .. even though it’s got some weight I really enjoy this hoist... I hate loose ropes...lol
Sorry for the loss of your father. My dad is 92 and we all know it’s just a matter of time but that will be a tough one, as I’m sure it was for you.
+Paul Crave yes it was.. it was unexpected.. he was 86 .. got dressed for church but never made it there he had a massive brain infarction.. medical examiner said he probably never suffered at all.. which is exactly they way he would have wanted to go.. the family is all doing well.. thank u..
Sorry for ur loss ....
Thank u
I love that milkweed container did you do a video on how to do it I love the DIY aspect of this
Yes I did ... here is a link to that video.
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Yes I did here is the link:
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So sorry to hear about your dad.
Thank u Bob...we are all doing well.
Loosing a loved one is never easy, sorry for your loss. When the time is right, can you give some information or a video on your milk weed dispenser.
Michael thank u for watching and your condolences. I can do that...not much to it...I got some utility clothe is what the fabric store calls it and sewed was webbing around the edge with a elastic draw string works really well... I will make a video of it...
The material doesn’t sound loud but what’s it like in the woods?
Great video, as always. Which other backpacks have you tried? This Eberlestock pack looks fantastic, I was merely curious as to how the Tenzing or Badlands would compare.
I have not tried those, but the key I think is the vertical and horizontal straps built into the pack it secures the load so nicely.
Tenzing is no longer around I've looked everywhere sad thy we're really good packs
Hey Mark, are you still planning to use this pack for the 2021-2022 season? I’m looking for a good all around back for my sticks and platform. I use a Superday now but I hate I can access the top easy
Hi Mark. Does the pack waist belt do a good job of taking the weight off your shoulders with all your gear? I have similar gear except camera and looking for pack to carry sticks and platform.
Matt it does do a very good job... I think the sides could be a little stiffer but it does form nicely to your hips... one thing I would really have liked to see, not sure what they call it in the pack pac industry... but when u attached the waist belt, i would have loved to see the set up where u can pull to the center to tighten rather than to the sides which is harder to do...Just a minor thing... thinking if this can be fixed with some sort of attachment... may reach out to them...It took some playing with but its doing a really good job... I really like the vertical and horizontal straps really makes it easy to hold things tight.
Is the inside material loud?
Hey Mark love your videos. Do you think the Beast Sticks Minis would carry good in your pack. My concern is they are 4 inches shorter in length, 20 inches, and the steps are at 18 inches. Looking for a new pack and really like the Eberlestock X2. Concerned the steps or tree bracket will damage the pack. Thanks
Tom working right now .. when I go home I will look at the pack and should be able to give u my thoughts by Sunday at the latest ..
I think u would have an issue if u want to carry them the way I do... I’ll send u pictures to show approximately where they would hit
@@MarkDohring Thanks I agree. I contacted the guys at Beast Sticks and got my sticks changed to standard. Great guys to deal with. Appreciate the help.
Nice pack there exspensive
with the discount not to bad... really like your channel...I've always wanted to make my own knife...May have to reach out to u sir...and I am subscribed...
@@MarkDohring thank you...houseknives70@gmail.com
Sorry to hear about your Dad. I have a couple of question. Do you climb with your pack on and also is there enough room to carry jackets and extra cloths in that big pouch on the inside? When the bag is hanging by it’s handle in the tree, doesn’t it have to stay “closed”, or you wouldn’t be able to get into the top pocket correct?
Michael, thank u for your condolences and watching the video... to answer your questions...
- When I get to the tree I take the pack off and release the horizontal straps which are holding the sticks and platform.
- The Pocket on the inside will hold extra layers it's opening is about 12" across...I don't think u could put a real heavy jacket in there... but that can be held by the horizontal straps on the back over the sticks... there is still a lot of strap available to do that..
- Once the sticks and platform are removed I close the horizontal straps again (if i had a heavy jacket I could put it there)..
- then attach the first stick to the tree and attach the other 2 to my hooks on the sides of my saddle (these are sticks 3 & 4)...
- I then put my back pac back on, hook up my bow to my Doyles gear hoist and put stick number 2 over my right shoulder ( I use the rope and create sling, it only needs to be there for a short time while i get on my first stick)
- I proceed up the tree.
- once at the top, Platform is attached, tether is attached, linemans rope is removed, gear strap is put on tree and pack pack is removed and placed about knee height in front of me. (I use to install my pad on the tree, but now I leave it in the pack and kneel up against the pad while its in the pack)
- The handle is behind the top pocket, so u can get to the back zipper. now I remove my camera gear and put it on the tree...U can leave the straps un-hooked at this time if u want and be able to get to all the pockets... I close the horizontal and vertical straps because there is nothing else I need... But with it hanging from the handle u don't need to close any of the belts. I will sometimes put the waist belt around the tree and hook it on...without the vertical straps hooked up u can flip the top up and get to the big compartment inside.
Hope this helps...I will try and get over to the park and have my beautiful wife tape my set up so this make a little more sense...
@@MarkDohring That would be awesome to see that video!!! I really like the pad on the pack still idea.
@@MarkDohring Thanks for the video, really looking at this pack. You answered my question here of whether it is hard to get into the main drawstring bag while hanging in the tree because the lid can only go up so far before it hits the trunk of the tree. Wasn't sure if that would be annoying to wrestle with the lid while trying to pull stuff out of the main compartment. Do you find the bag to be bulky in the tree or get in the way of your saddle/vision while hunting?
What knee pad is that? Anything specific? Thanks!
Do u have the microsuede version?
Just curious what does all your gear as shown weigh ?
32 lbs... that's including my camera gear, which weighs 8 lb 5.3 oz.
Still using it? I am contemplating switching but not having luck finding a worthy upgrade.
hi!!!
Hello.
I'm going to try a saddle to reduce weight, but i find that your stuff is including alot of "stuff, that would not be included if u were carrying a hang on stand. But you have good vid's.
If I were carrying a hang-on I would loose just the platform and saddle (with ropes) other than that everything else would be the same... If I didn't have camera gear I could go with a much smaller pack probably. This is my first real year saddle hunting it is different...I took my first deer of the season out of my saddle which was awesome he walked right under my platform...about a 12 -15 yard shot. Thanks for watching and your kind comments... have an awesome night
@@MarkDohring yeah, you do really good reviews. TY. Njoy
Is this pack loud? I just got mine in and it seems loud. I got the multicam version.
Not at all
@@MarkDohring must be the version I got. It seems to be a different material. Wish I would have known before ordering. They were on sale for Black Friday. Maybe it’ll break in.
I do like the pack layout though way more than I thought I would!
@@seabass22 it really works well with my Beast Sticks and any platform I’m taking out