Has anyone used the Eberlestock Tred Barta designed back pack? Looking to buy one, and wanted to know if it was made in the USA, and if it works well with a longbow.
far rider
I am sure the Eberlestock packs are made in Idaho. I haven't used one but they seem to be build pretty good.
Not sure what you are asking if they work well with a longbow? I use a pack about the same size made by Blacks Creek. Does not get in the way. I even use a side quiver.
Brock
Sorry, I should have put that a little different, it has a bow or rifle sling built into the back, of the pack. Usually these "holders" are built for compounds, thus plenty if not too roomy for a small slim longbow.
I bought mine last year for a caribou hunt in Newfoundland. I truly love this pack. I use a recurve and it carried great on the pack. I put my 64 inch longbow on it at home just to try and it also carried very well. The pack is top quality and very comfortable to wear. The only difference between it and other say fleece day packs I used to use would be the weight with the Eberlesstock pack being heavier.
I have the Eberlestock J-105. It's bigger than the Barta pack and a better design, in my opinion, if you are buying a pack to haul meat. They are made in Idaho and Mr. Eberle backs them with an unconditional guarantee. I have carted mine up the mountains of Colorado and the southern end of Kodiak Island with no complaints.
Darren
found the J-104 and J-107 on the website. Is the J-105 an older model?