Eberlestock J34 question

[melsdad]

I just bought some accessories for my pack. Butt bucket, 2 small accessories pouches, rain cover, super spike duffel and the 3L water bladder.

My question is with the water bladder. The pocket for the bladder seems very small. I haven't filled it with water yet, but I can't see how I can fill the bladder all the way and have it fit in the pack.

Anyone else have this same issue with there pack?

 

[ElkTrout]

It takes a little work but the bladder will fit. I usually put the bladder in first and then fill my pack.


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[tim]

put in an take to the top and than put the bottom in.

 

[DRUSS]

that was frustrating for me too! I gave up. and ordered a kifaru

 

[7shot]

I also ordered a bow bucket pouch and quick release system for my J34. It won't hold the bow well when loaded as the bucket starts to spill and does not ride vertical. So I ditched the bucket and just use the 2 straps on the back of the pack to secure my bow, works great now. The accessories need some work. I love the rain cover and the pack is bullet proof and as strong as any I have seen. I got the extra duffel and have used it. It was nice when I had to get my camp out on my back as my Llamas were full of meat.

 

[melsdad]

Yep the bow bucket is about useless with a full pack. The webbing the bucket attaches to is on the bottom of the pack.

The rain cover is awesome! Hikd 6 miles in a downpour yesterday an kept my pack dry.

I also found that if you fill the bladder while it is in the pack you can actually get it full. I threw away the junk mouthpiece that comes with the bladder and replaced it with a camelback bite valve. I can hook my hose from my water filter to the bladder hose and pump it full.

 

[Mud Farm]

I use a 100oz camelback in mine. Have to go up first then get the bottom in and slide it in place. It works well enough but can be a pain to get into a full pack.