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Wore out my Eberlestock #5040912 03/13/11
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,085 Lincoln NM N NMpistolero OP Campfire Regular
OP NMpistolero Campfire Regular N Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,085 Lincoln NM	Well it took four years but I think my J105 pack is on it's last leg. A bunch of buckles are broke and one of my shoulder straps is about wore through from rubbing on the waist belt. I am trying to decide whether to stay with an Eberlestock or try something else. Maybe a Crew Cab or a Kifaru Express with a cargo chair. I'm not a backpacker but I pack a lot of game out. I like the "come out heavy" aspect of the J105. and the rifle pouch is nice. I have also been thinking of dropping down to the smaller Eberlestock- gunslinger I think? I know this has been covered 100 times but I'd appreciate any thoughts on the choices. Many Thanks! "I used to be a tired hunting guide, now I'm just a re-tired hunting guide" "No eternal reward will forgive us now, for wasting the dawn" JM Jared

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Re: Wore out my Eberlestock NMpistolero #5041116 03/13/11
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 8,037 St Joe National Forest, Idaho S Shag Campfire Outfitter
Shag Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 8,037 St Joe National Forest, Idaho	Ditch the J105 and Eberle all together.. They are not durable packs. Others will get you more than 4 years use.. Keep an eye out for Kifaru stuff being sold at good prices, as many are selling great packs to fund the new UL's. Your Every Liberal vote promotes Socialism and is an attack on the Second Amendment. You will suffer the consequences. GOA,Idaho2AIAlliance,AmericanFirearmsAssociation,IdahoTrappersAssociation,FoundationForWildlifeManagement ID and MT.

Re: Wore out my Eberlestock Shag #5041269 03/13/11
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 673 Front Range, CO Huntinut Campfire Regular
Huntinut Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 673 Front Range, CO	I believe they are "Lifetime Warranted" I'd ship it back myself. Huntinut Huntinut "If it's the truth it ain't braggin" Will Rogers

Re: Wore out my Eberlestock Huntinut #5041739 03/14/11
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 57,482 Alaska R rost495 Campfire Kahuna
rost495 Campfire Kahuna R Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 57,482 Alaska	Send it back in. IMHO they are good enough packs. Enough so that I bought a Kifaru longhunter and I don't care for it at all. BUT we only hunt with packs a few times a year. IF I was going to do it all the time, I'd look into something a bit better myself. See what Glenn says when you send it in. Jeff We can keep Larry Root and all his idiotic blabber and user names on here, but we can't get Ralph back..... Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over....

Re: Wore out my Eberlestock rost495 #5042159 03/14/11
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,748 P prm Campfire Outfitter
prm Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,748	I would absolutely send it in and see what they'll do for you. If you put that much wear on a pack I'll bet they would be happy to get you into something new.

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Re: Wore out my Eberlestock prm #5042275 03/14/11
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,085 Lincoln NM N NMpistolero OP Campfire Regular
OP NMpistolero Campfire Regular N Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,085 Lincoln NM	You guys are right, I'll send it back in and see what they say!Thanks! "I used to be a tired hunting guide, now I'm just a re-tired hunting guide" "No eternal reward will forgive us now, for wasting the dawn" JM Jared

Re: Wore out my Eberlestock NMpistolero #5042400 03/14/11
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,760 The Backcountry Mountains GaryVA Campfire Regular
GaryVA Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,760 The Backcountry Mountains	Read the below thread on my hard used and busted J105. I boxed it up and mailed it back. Once repaired, I expect to get many more years out of this pack before it is down for the count: https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth..._Eberlestock_Just_One_Series#Post4958557 Last edited by GaryVA; 03/14/11. �I've never met a genius. A genius to me is someone who does well at something he hates. Anybody can do well at something he loves -- it's just a question of finding the subject.� - Clint Eastwood

Re: Wore out my Eberlestock GaryVA #5043829 03/14/11
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,085 Lincoln NM N NMpistolero OP Campfire Regular
OP NMpistolero Campfire Regular N Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,085 Lincoln NM	Gary That makes me feel better about contacting them! It has been a good pack except for one thing......I can put too much damn stuff in it!!!! "I used to be a tired hunting guide, now I'm just a re-tired hunting guide" "No eternal reward will forgive us now, for wasting the dawn" JM Jared

Re: Wore out my Eberlestock NMpistolero #5043904 03/14/11
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 22,736 Minnesocialism B bigwhoop Campfire Ranger
bigwhoop Campfire Ranger B Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 22,736 Minnesocialism	I have the J105 also. It looks brand new actually. Let's see, 6 trips to Alaska, 8 trips to Colorado and 6 trips to New Mexico. Countless miles on my back, baggage handlers, snow machine, air boat, horse back and hardly looks used. I really like the rifle scabbard. Not saying it can't wear out or a strap or buckle break. Hey all equipment eventually has an issue. Keep us posted on what Glenn does for you. Last edited by bigwhoop; 03/14/11. My home is the "sanctuary residence" for my firearms.

Re: Wore out my Eberlestock bigwhoop #5044226 03/14/11
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 673 Front Range, CO Huntinut Campfire Regular
Huntinut Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 673 Front Range, CO	Yes please let us know how this turns out for ya!! Huntinut Huntinut "If it's the truth it ain't braggin" Will Rogers

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Re: Wore out my Eberlestock Huntinut #5044941 03/15/11
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 5 K kevinpeter12 New Member
kevinpeter12 New Member K Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 5	Ditch the J105 and Eberle all together.. They are not durable packs. Others will get you more than 4 years use.. Keep an eye out for Kifaru stuff being sold at good prices, as many are selling great packs to fund the new UL's.

Re: Wore out my Eberlestock kevinpeter12 #5045975 03/15/11
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 27 P prowannabe Campfire Greenhorn
prowannabe Campfire Greenhorn P Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 27	Eberlestocks are great packs. I've owned a j107 (tore a strap, sent in for repair and it came back good as new) and also have the smaller x1a1. Carry a kifaru spike camp as well, both great packs.

Re: Wore out my Eberlestock prowannabe #5053461 03/17/11
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 182 Tennessee C ceylonc Campfire Member
ceylonc Campfire Member C Joined: May 2007 Posts: 182 Tennessee	Definitely send it back to Glen. Eberlestock will take care of you!

Re: Wore out my Eberlestock NMpistolero #5054842 03/17/11
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,465 Northern Arizona S SU35 Campfire Outfitter
SU35 Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,465 Northern Arizona	Send it back, get a new one, sell it off to someone who doesn't know any better and then buy and American made pack, aka MR or Kifaru.

Re: Wore out my Eberlestock SU35 #5328338 06/13/11
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 6 P pieterjons New Member
pieterjons New Member P Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 6	I think, It used to be external frame packs were the only option available for carrying heavy loads and for most heavy, bulky items like moose quarters and boat motors they still are.

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