eberlestock M5

[sjsmallfield]

Its usually pretty easy to figure out how to offset the weight with other gear and balance out the pack.

I think you are right. I already carry my spotter in the side pouch of my 2200 so I guess its just a matter of balance. Thanks!

[arrowslinger21]

T.S., tough call. you are pushing the edge for comfortable pack fit (your torso length would be important in figuring this out). I haven't talked to many 6'5" guys who love Eberlestock. The pack fits me perfect with one suspension ladder adjustment to spare and I am 6ft tall. People either love or hate Eberlestock pack fits. I would recommend trying on any eberlestock (Just One Series" packs and see what you think. The Team Elk uses the same adjustable suspension system as those packs (J34, J107, JP9).

Personally i think eberlestocks suit tall guys better anyway. I am 5'8" so obviously I am not tall, but I owned an eberlestock and everyone I have played with has been too long for my liking even when shortened up with the torso length adjustment. With weight on my eberlestock always sat too low and rubbed on me to the point of serious damage on long multi day pack outs.

[T.S. Allen]

Ha!!! Thanks guys for the info. It seems I am more confused now than before.

I am particularly interested in a pack with the capacity and capabilities of the M5. Any brand that will fit a big guy for long days chasing elk. I am really interested in narrowing the search a bit so when I make it out of tiny town Wyoming I will have the search down to three or four good ones.

Thanks again for any and all feedback my friend.

[LintonOutdoors]

T.S. what is your torso length?