Eberlestock Phantom, good to go?

[Tango down]

Hello
To use as a range bag and/or a means to carry all gear an rifle to FFP, keeping hands free if any kind of crappy landscape, or/if some short climbing is required. Not planning on carrying gear/rifle for 20 miles but couple of miles is possible. For the ones who have/had one; what do you say?

 

[SND]

Good to go. Built solid but quite heavy all by itself. It was tough to get the rifle scabbard off the pack until the straps and loops broke in. I do carry all my stuff, including rifle in it to the ranges I frequent.

 

[Tango down]

Good to go. Built solid but quite heavy all by itself. It was tough to get the rifle scabbard off the pack until the straps and loops broke in. I do carry all my stuff, including rifle in it to the ranges I frequent.

Thanks SND Sounds positive; not too many field tests on these; still gathering info.

 

[SND]

You bet. No doubt about it being solid. Tried other approaches to carry gear and always came back to the phantom. Good US based company as well ...

Regards,

Scott

 

[WaltHer]

Yep, good pack. Super durable. Use mine a lot without the scabard for airline carryon. Very low profile, carries a lot of gear, comfortable even without the hip belt.

 

[mrtoyz]

We’ve got 2 of them. Very happy.
Likes:
Modular storage (divider, sides)
Sides work well with tripods
Very adjustable for fit
Dislikes:
All of your back padding is on the scabbard and not on the back pack
Heavy (though not enough for me not to like it)

 

[Tango down]

Thanks to all for info. Phantom arrived last week; perfect size. Heavy but sturdy, seems to carry well when loaded (range gear/ammo/TRG 42 338 muzzle up). Didn't get a chance to test it for long haul but for now no hot spot and no interference with legs when walking or jogging. Could be a keeper.