Eberlestock Blue Widow

[BEETLEGUY]

Best place to buy a new or used pack?

 

[3rd Lung]

You could try calling Eberlestock and see if they have anymore "smoke damaged" packs. I bought a blue widow last fall for $150 and it wasn't damaged at all. It smelled like smoke, but I washed it and let it hang outside and it was fine.

 

[BEETLEGUY]

You could try calling Eberlestock and see if they have anymore "smoke damaged" packs. I bought a blue widow last fall for $150 and it wasn't damaged at all. It smelled like smoke, but I washed it and let it hang outside and it was fine.

Thanks I will.

 

[shoot2miss]

I've read alot about its meat packing ability, but how does it hold bulkier stuff like tent, bag and pad? Does it become to wide or far off your back? I like the design, but unlike the 4500 or Barbarian Featherlight, the BW expands horizontally instead of vertically. And, are the load lifters high enough? I'd like to go to just one pack, but not sure how the BW will function as a backpacking/camping pack. Thoughts?

 

[hoytnut]

I used a BW two years ago and my only complaint was that when fully loaded, the weight was too low and far back for my tastes. This may not be a problem for others. Otherwise it is a very solid, versatile pack.

 

[grok34]

Im getting a new pack and down between the BW and Blacks Creek Canadian..Ever used the Canadian?

 

[JeffJung]

Contact Steve Speck with Sands Archery (http://www.sandsarchery.com/Default.asp) for all things Eberlestock. I am very pleased with my BW.

 

[BEETLEGUY]

You could try calling Eberlestock and see if they have anymore "smoke damaged" packs. I bought a blue widow last fall for $150 and it wasn't damaged at all. It smelled like smoke, but I washed it and let it hang outside and it was fine.

Called them a while back and never got a call back :-(

 

[RUTTIN]

Im getting a new pack and down between the BW and Blacks Creek Canadian..Ever used the Canadian?

I have a blacks creek canadian, and it is a nice pack. I really like how you can expand the meat compartment to pack quarters out. It is not as comfy as my badlands though, so I only use it when someone needs a pack to help me pack meat.

 

[twp1224]

Contact Steve Speck with Sands Archery (http://www.sandsarchery.com/Default.asp) for all things Eberlestock. I am very pleased with my BW.

+1 for Steve. Great guy to deal with and good prices.

 

[BEETLEGUY]

Well, went with the 2200. I know, it's not a BW but it seems to have everything I want right now. Thanks for all the input.

 

[3rd Lung]

The 2200 is a good pack. I went from a Badlands to the Bluewidow, I like them both.

 

[grok34]

Thanks for info RUTTIN...what about it is not as comfy as your badlands?



Thanks

 

[RUTTIN]

Thanks for info RUTTIN...what about it is not as comfy as your badlands?



Thanks

I think the pack just doesn't quite fit my torso as good, even with the ability to move the harness. My badlands pack just seems to fit really nice. I would like to try one of the Blue Widows, but I am afraid I would like it, and the wife isn't going to let me get a new pack right now. lol

 

[wolftalonID]

Thats funny Ruttin, I was looking at packs this year too, and my wife asked what was wrong with all the packs I have in the garage now! lol....I just told her nothing, I just want a new one. Well....Im still wanting

 

[Reflex]

I have a 2200 and love it. It makes a great day pack, but I have also used it on week-long excursions as well. I had about 60 pounds packed in this on my last 7-day backcountry elk hunt. I would say that the 2200 isn't ideal for hauling that type of weight around, but it will hold up to the abuse.

 

[huntingheritage]

I have a Blue Widow. For packing meat and hunting all day, I would not trade it.

 

[Grantbvfd]

Has anyone had issues with the blue widow and weight distribution? It seems like when expanded it puts alot of weight to the sides and back instead of up. Other than that I am looking at this pack or the g11. Any thoughts?

 

[Drhorsepower]

I have a 2200 and love it. It makes a great day pack, but I have also used it on week-long excursions as well. I had about 60 pounds packed in this on my last 7-day backcountry elk hunt. I would say that the 2200 isn't ideal for hauling that type of weight around, but it will hold up to the abuse.

Badlands 2200?

 

[Coyoteman]

I just ordered a Blue Widow.

Had heard some reports that it may not be a great pack for longer torso guys or taller guys. (im six foot 150 lbs, 18 1/4" torso).

Ive heard that an 18" torso is about all the longer it can accept while maintaining usable lifters. It will adjust to fit longer than that, but the load lifters become useless apparently.