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Hunting backpack to accomodate 65mm obj lens spotting scope #9485983 01/05/15
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,226 fremont OP Campfire Regular
OP fremont Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,226	I currently have an entry-level, but functional, Cabela's backpack. Would like a day pack for which I can fit a 65mm obj lens spotting scope in (straight eyepiece, if it matters). Suggestions? Murphy was a grunt.

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Re: Hunting backpack to accomodate 65mm obj lens spotting scope fremont #9486054 01/05/15
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,263 Brad Campfire 'Bwana
Brad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,263	huh? “Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Re: Hunting backpack to accomodate 65mm obj lens spotting scope Brad #9486102 01/05/15
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,611 Okanagan Campfire Tracker
Okanagan Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,611	Originally Posted by Brad huh? Brad, be nice. Fremont, an answer requires a more critical bit of info than the diameter of the objective lens. So far your query is like asking if a 3 inch diameter pipe will fit in the trunk of my car. How long is your spotting scope?

Re: Hunting backpack to accomodate 65mm obj lens spotting scope Okanagan #9491748 01/07/15
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,226 fremont OP Campfire Regular
OP fremont Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,226	LOL. Okay okay. I meant like with a specialized outside padded pouch, etc. Something that a birder wouldn't own to go look at double-breasted mattress thrashers or other such rare species. Murphy was a grunt.

Re: Hunting backpack to accomodate 65mm obj lens spotting scope fremont #9491774 01/07/15
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 11,273 High Country Colorado Tanner Campfire Outfitter
Tanner Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 11,273 High Country Colorado	Kifaru's Timberline bags have vertical pockets on the sides to accommodate spotters, but I don't really understand your question either. Most hunting packs are plenty big enough to fit an 65mm spotter. Get a stay-on case and chuck that sucker in the pack, in a place that's quickly and easily accessed. Tanner

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Re: Hunting backpack to accomodate 65mm obj lens spotting scope Tanner #9491822 01/07/15
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,871 Wyoming Oldslowdog Campfire Regular
Oldslowdog Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,871 Wyoming	Originally Posted by Tanner Most hunting packs are plenty big enough to fit an 65mm spotter. Get a stay-on case and chuck that sucker in the pack, in a place that's quickly and easily accessed. What he said.... 65 mm spotter

Re: Hunting backpack to accomodate 65mm obj lens spotting scope Oldslowdog #9491901 01/07/15
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,842 Hi-Line SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana
SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,842 Hi-Line	MR Bighorn has a pouch on each side. One for the spotter and one for a tripod.

Re: Hunting backpack to accomodate 65mm obj lens spotting scope SamOlson #9492730 01/07/15
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OP fremont Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,226	Thanks Sam Murphy was a grunt.

Re: Hunting backpack to accomodate 65mm obj lens spotting scope fremont #9493190 01/08/15
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,263 Brad Campfire 'Bwana
Brad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,263	Originally Posted by fremont Something that a birder wouldn't own to go look at double-breasted mattress thrashers or other such rare species. I've got to remember that one! “Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Re: Hunting backpack to accomodate 65mm obj lens spotting scope Brad #9493364 01/08/15
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SnowyMountaineer Campfire Regular S Joined: May 2007 Posts: 2,058 Western WY	Odds are good that they're a candidate for ESA listing.

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Re: Hunting backpack to accomodate 65mm obj lens spotting scope SnowyMountaineer #9496172 01/08/15
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 27 Fort Collins D Drake02 Campfire Greenhorn
Drake02 Campfire Greenhorn D Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 27 Fort Collins	I like the Outdoorman's Optic Pack. https://outdoorsmans.com/outdoorsmans-optics-hunter-pack-system/

Re: Hunting backpack to accomodate 65mm obj lens spotting scope Drake02 #9498820 01/09/15
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,218 Erie, CO J JonS Campfire Regular
JonS Campfire Regular J Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,218 Erie, CO	You might want to check this one out http://www.kifaruforums.net/showthread.php?t=38994 Looks good Keep Smiling

Re: Hunting backpack to accomodate 65mm obj lens spotting scope fremont #9501037 01/10/15
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,611 Nebraska Ghostwalker Campfire Regular
Ghostwalker Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,611 Nebraska	The Eberlestock X2 pack has side pockets for scope and tripod so you don't have to put them in the main compartment with everything else.

Re: Hunting backpack to accomodate 65mm obj lens spotting scope Ghostwalker #9538863 01/23/15
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 825 Hutschenhausen Germany J jmgraham1986 Campfire Regular
jmgraham1986 Campfire Regular J Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 825 Hutschenhausen Germany	Originally Posted by Ghostwalker The Eberlestock X2 pack has side pockets for scope and tripod so you don't have to put them in the main compartment with everything else. This is what I use. Its not as high end as the Kifaru or MR's but it works well for its intended purpose. The main pouch is just a big bag that you could easily get a boned out mule deer into. The frame rides on my hips well, and I've had no problem carrying it all day. In a pinch, I can shoot my bow while wearing it. Lifetime member: Backcountry Hunters and Anglers & Wild Sheep Foundation

Re: Hunting backpack to accomodate 65mm obj lens spotting scope jmgraham1986 #9541590 01/24/15
Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 1,484 S specneeds Campfire Regular
specneeds Campfire Regular S Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 1,484	The pockets on the x2 work perfectly for spotting scope & tripod, I believe that they were specifically designed for that purpose. It is day pack sized but I have hauled out elk front quarters in mine without a problem. I wouldn't plan a multi day hunt out of mine and understand they aren't great for tall guys with longer torsos but they are tough to beat for a versatile one or 2 day hunting pack.

Re: Hunting backpack to accomodate 65mm obj lens spotting scope fremont #9974948 06/03/15
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,226 fremont OP Campfire Regular
OP fremont Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,226	Thanks for pointing me towards the Eberlestock X2. Have one now in Rock Veil pattern. Everything fits as I'd hoped. Murphy was a grunt.

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