NEW Eberlestock: Team Elk, Vapor 2500, Vapor 5000 V2, EMOD & More
Patrik Orcutt 09.26.23
Just in time for the fall hunting season, Eberlestock has some new and re-designed gear for those who will be tracking elk or going downrange. Eberlestock is a company known for its load-carrying backpacks in both hunting and military circles, but has been expanding their offerings to clothing and other products in the past few years. Personally, I think its great to see such a large company taking feedback and improving their gear with redesigns. So, let’s dig into what’s new and what’s been tweaked.
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Eberlestock TEAM ELK (Redesign)
“The Team Elk Pack is unlike any other backpack on the market. It has unique features like the patented rifle-back scabbard, a comfortable aluminum frame meant to carry heavy loads and a meat carrying system that allows the pack to be separated from the frame for packing out game from the backcountry. The pack includes a spacious floating lid, deep side pockets, and stretch-material pockets throughout the exterior of the pack. On the interior of the pack you will find stretch pockets and a hydration sleeve and hook.”
With so many changes coming to this fan favorite pack, Eberlestock has a video dedicated to explaining the differences!
Vapor 2500 & Vapor 5000 V2 (Redesign)
“The Vapor 2500™ is the smaller of our ultra-lightweight series of EMOD™ packs with a capacity of 2800 cubic inches. Designed specifically around the F1 Mainframe™ (F1 Mainframe not included), the Vapor Series is our most versatile and lightweight pack system. The V25 has all of the same great features as our larger 5000 pack but in more compact, front-loading only arrangement.”
The external features of this pack include extended-depth stretch pockets designed to securely hold items like drink bottles, spotting scopes, tripods, and more. Additionally, the center front panel is made from the same 140D two-way stretch material and features a zippered pocket for quick access to essential items. Depending on your preference, you can choose between camouflage options constructed with 450D Aramid reinforced ripstop material or solid colorways made from 500D Nylon ripstop fabric.
One notable feature is the removable Duraflex HD 25mm buckles, which enable you to expand the pack away from the frame. This creates a channel that allows you to carry meat bags or heavy loads close to your body and at the center of gravity for improved balance and comfort. Moreover, the Vapor series, available in both 2500 and 5000 variants, is compatible with the EMOD Lid.
LoDrag II – V2 (Redesign)
“Designed to be a highly functional, lightweight tactical pack, as well as incorporate a tactical weapon-sized scabbard, the X31 LoDrag II™ has been a staple in the precision rifle world. Inside the main compartment, the LoDrag II features a fold-away shelf to segregate the top and bottom load space and a hydration sleeve for our WX2L and WXP3L hydration systems. Side compression straps now feature HD 25mm buckles for the quick release of items like tripods compressed to the side of the pack.”
EMOD Lid
Going with the Vapor line, the EMOD lid allows the user to add capacity to their pack when they need it and can easily remove it when not needed.
“The EMOD Lid attaches to the Vapor (both 2500 and 5000c.i. old and new versions) and Mainframe system in 4 locations using quick-detach gatekeeper buckles. The EMOD Lid allows you to add additional capacity to the Vapor for smaller items and utilize the EMOD Lid to compress items between it and the top of the Vapor pack. The EMOD Lid features a top pocket made of durable stretch fabric, and a main compartment large enough to store accessories and small gear items.”
EMOD Quarter Game Bag & Boned Out Game Bag
“The EMOD Game Bag is designed to protect meat from any element, allowing it to cool and dry quickly. The bag is constructed with lightweight, breathable, and durable fabrics that trap odor and won’t fail. The EMOD Boned Out Game Bags are designed to protect meat from any element, allowing it to cool and dry quickly. The bag is constructed with lightweight, breathable, and durable fabrics that trap odor and won’t fail.”
These are both products that just make a lot of sense, and I’m surprised to see that Eberlestock is just bringing them to market now. This definitely seams like a good product to have when packing out large amounts of meat in the backcountry or just for travel.
Grid Pouch
Say hello to a lightweight packing cube solution for holding your clothing or other miscellaneous gear. Coming in 3 different sizes, these pouches will help you organize your smaller and larger items.
“The Grid Pouch is lightweight and durable, designed to fit securely within our configurable panels found in the Bang-Bang, UpRanger, Atlas and Hercules Duffel. The Grid Pouch also functions well as an organizational pouch to be placed in any pack for convenient and secure storage of small items. The semi-transparent, nylon ripstop allows for a quick review of the contents at a moment’s glance, and it comes in 3 sizes for any kit or configuration.”
For more information and pricing be sure to check out Eberlestock’s website Here.
