Gunslinger II + Gossamer G-Type Frame

[jp67]

Hi guys,
i am wondering if some of you added the Gossamer G-Type Frame to their Gunslinger II pack. It seems more confortable with it.
Thanks for your advice

Gossamer G-Type Frame

The Gossamer frame is designed to complement our packs that have the Intex II tubular frame. The interchangeability of these two frame types fulfills the Intex II modular concept. The basic design of packs equipped with the Intex II is intended to take advantage of the frames superior support...

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Gunslinger II

The G2 is the latest evolution of the original Gunslinger pack, and both are in wide use by elite military, police, and civilians all over the world -- snipers, marksmen, and regular folks who appreciate the overwhelming utility and versatility of this product. Its a mid-sized pack with a...

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[KamronG7]

I run the Gossamer frame in my Lodrag 2 pack. It fits the back well and I have no complaints from it. Hope this helps.

 

[jp67]

I run the Gossamer frame in my Lodrag 2 pack. It fits the back well and I have no complaints from it. Hope this helps.

Is there a difference with and without the frame?

 

[KamronG7]

Is there a difference with and without the frame?

Yes the frame helps give the pack support and distributes the weight when carrying a heavier load. You can run the pack without a frame, but I wouldn’t want to if you had very much in it.

 

[jp67]

Yes the frame helps give the pack support and distributes the weight when carrying a heavier load. You can run the pack without a frame, but I wouldn’t want to if you had very much in it.

Where do you install the frame ? Do you have a photo? Please

 

[KamronG7]

Where do you install the frame ? Do you have a photo? Please

It goes between the rifle scabbard and the pack it’s self. I could get you a picture if you need one

 

[jp67]

It goes between the rifle scabbard and the pack it’s self. I could get you a picture if you need one

A pic would be great!!! Thanks

 

[KamronG7]

A pic would be great!!! Thanks

 

[jp67]

Thank you very much for the pictures.
Could not be better.

 

[KamronG7]

Thank you very much for the pictures.
Could not be better.

You’re welcome. Glad I could help

 

[pmclaine]

I have the gossamer on my GSII.

It gives the pack some body as I carry to/from my truck loaded with rifle gear.

I have had mine for more than 5 years Im guessing and that gossamer frame is pretty tore up with mostly just carry useage.

When I actually brought the pack to the woods to carry anything I fit the tubular frame.

One thing I found weird was that I had to mess with the securing strap in order to secure the gossamer frame. Don't recall exactly what I had to do but I recall it entailed cutting some webbing to feed strap through somewhere.

The Gossamer frame is better than no frame but its not a lot of structure.

 

[jp67]

I have the gossamer on my GSII.

It gives the pack some body as I carry to/from my truck loaded with rifle gear.

I have had mine for more than 5 years Im guessing and that gossamer frame is pretty tore up with mostly just carry useage.

When I actually brought the pack to the woods to carry anything I fit the tubular frame.

One thing I found weird was that I had to mess with the securing strap in order to secure the gossamer frame. Don't recall exactly what I had to do but I recall it entailed cutting some webbing to feed strap through somewhere.

The Gossamer frame is better than no frame but its not a lot of structure.

Thanks for your advice

 

[pmclaine]

Thanks for your advice

Any other questions just ask.

I did a review on my GSII when I first got it many years ago.

It may or may not still be here or it may have been lost in Scout land.

I think its a good gear carry pack.

I don't think it is a "Great" pack to actually wear.

Im not a big person....if you are smaller than me it may work better for you.

 

[pmclaine]

Here was my overly long post about the Gossamer when I first got my pack......

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/question-for-gunslinger-ii-users.201112/

Looks like photobucket ate all the pictures.

 

[Alpine 338]

For those who live in snow country, the Gossamer frame can be improvised and used as a snow shovel, so you can dig a trench, snow cave, etc. Better than using your hands if in a survival situation.

 

[DomMontague]

I have the gossamer on my GSII.

It gives the pack some body as I carry to/from my truck loaded with rifle gear.

I have had mine for more than 5 years Im guessing and that gossamer frame is pretty tore up with mostly just carry useage.

When I actually brought the pack to the woods to carry anything I fit the tubular frame.

One thing I found weird was that I had to mess with the securing strap in order to secure the gossamer frame. Don't recall exactly what I had to do but I recall it entailed cutting some webbing to feed strap through somewhere.

The Gossamer frame is better than no frame but its not a lot of structure.

Hi,
I read your previous review from 2014 and now. Did the gossamer frame fix your issue with the rifle? Or are you still not able to deploy the rifle while carrying the bag? Just bought the gunslinger 2 and gossamer insert. Arrives in a few days. Really hope I can fit my PRS bolt rifle Inside with zero issues. Thanks -Dom

 

[pmclaine]

Hi,
I read your previous review from 2014 and now. Did the gossamer frame fix your issue with the rifle? Or are you still not able to deploy the rifle while carrying the bag? Just bought the gunslinger 2 and gossamer insert. Arrives in a few days. Really hope I can fit my PRS bolt rifle Inside with zero issues. Thanks -Dom

Your bolt rifle should fit either the gossamer or tube frame fine.

My GSII does very little back carry duty, mostly just luggage from vehicle to firing position. It excels in that roll.

It has held up reasonably well, some signs of use but no repairs or heavy wear. The Gossamer sheet being the exception from the sounds of it, it is pretty well cracked up. Still intact but bending and distortion have cracked it here and there.

I have had the frame tube in once since I switched over and that was for a camping trip with a small amount of back carry. I had a bolt rifle with me.

There is better if back carry is your intended use, but for the price and features included the GSII is good to go, you will find it useful.

 

[DomMontague]

Your bolt rifle should fit either the gossamer or tube frame fine.

My GSII does very little back carry duty, mostly just luggage from vehicle to firing position. It excels in that roll.

It has held up reasonably well, some signs of use but no repairs or heavy wear. The Gossamer sheet being the exception from the sounds of it, it is pretty well cracked up. Still intact but bending and distortion have cracked it here and there.

I have had the frame tube in once since I switched over and that was for a camping trip with a small amount of back carry. I had a bolt rifle with me.

There is better if back carry is your intended use, but for the price and features included the GSII is good to go, you will find it useful.

Thanks man. What’s your go to pack for rifle carry now? Curious if their is something better for similar or 2x the price. Thanks - Dom

 

[pmclaine]

Thanks man. What’s your go to pack for rifle carry now? Curious if their is something better for similar or 2x the price. Thanks - Dom

I only really carry from car to firing point and I use my Gunslinger.

I find the harness of the pack to be kind of small.

There are more comfortable lighter packs out there.