{"id":196532,"date":"2024-04-07T17:10:36","date_gmt":"2024-04-07T22:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=196532"},"modified":"2025-10-23T08:46:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T13:46:24","slug":"eberlestock-team-elk-v2-backcountry-hunting-pack-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/eberlestock-team-elk-v2-backcountry-hunting-pack-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0974-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-196533\" title=\"3 - Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0974-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0974-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0974-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0974-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0974.jpg 1468w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">9<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In response to the demand for a versatile backcountry hunting pack, <a href=\"https:\/\/eberlestock.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"eberlestock-team-elk-v2-backcountry-hunting-pack-review\" title=\"Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\">Eberlestock<\/a> has upgraded the benchmark set by the renowned Team Elk with the introduction of the <a href=\"https:\/\/eberlestock.com\/products\/team-elk-v2?variant=43822927118572\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"eberlestock-team-elk-v2-backcountry-hunting-pack-review\" title=\"Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\">V2<\/a>. Maintaining the exceptional patented rifle-back scabbard and a robust aluminum frame designed for bearing heavy loads, the Team Elk V2 goes a step further by incorporating an innovative meat-carrying system. This allows the pack to seamlessly detach from the frame, facilitating the transportation of game from deep in the backcountry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boasting deep side pockets, an expansive floating lid, and an ergonomic hip belt system, the V2 aims to fulfill the needs of elk hunters. Beyond its impressive features, Eberlestock takes pride in its commitment to conservation by pledging to donate &#8220;10% of every sale of the Team Elk pack&#8221; to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-eberlestock-team-elk-v2-specifications\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"eberlestock-team-elk-v2-backcountry-hunting-pack-review\" title=\"Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" data-level=\"2\">Eberlestock Team Elk V2 Specifications:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-meat-carrying-system\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"eberlestock-team-elk-v2-backcountry-hunting-pack-review\" title=\"Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" data-level=\"2\">Meat Carrying System<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-internal-storage-on-the-team-elk\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"eberlestock-team-elk-v2-backcountry-hunting-pack-review\" title=\"Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" data-level=\"2\">Internal Storage On The Team Elk<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-floating-lid\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"eberlestock-team-elk-v2-backcountry-hunting-pack-review\" title=\"Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" data-level=\"2\">Floating Lid<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-side-pockets\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"eberlestock-team-elk-v2-backcountry-hunting-pack-review\" title=\"Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" data-level=\"2\">Side Pockets<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-hip-belt\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"eberlestock-team-elk-v2-backcountry-hunting-pack-review\" title=\"Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" data-level=\"2\">Hip Belt<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-rifle-scabbard\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"eberlestock-team-elk-v2-backcountry-hunting-pack-review\" title=\"Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" data-level=\"2\">Rifle Scabbard<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-eberlestock-team-elk-v2-summary\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"eberlestock-team-elk-v2-backcountry-hunting-pack-review\" title=\"Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" data-level=\"2\">Eberlestock Team Elk V2 Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"M5 V2 Team Elk\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/832052137?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eberlestock-team-elk-v2-specifications\">Eberlestock Team Elk V2 Specifications:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Volume Lid: 392 c.i. \/ 35.64L<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volume Bag: 2,175 c.i.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight: 6.5lbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dimensions: 35.5\u201dH x 11\u201dW x 1.75\u201dD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meat-carrying-system\">Meat Carrying System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most distinctive feature that sets hunting packs apart from backpacking packs is the inclusion of a meat shelf or some other versatile way to haul awkward-shaped heavy loads. Eberlestock designed the Team Elk V2 for efficiently carrying these heavy and awkward loads. Their pack features a &#8220;no shelf frame&#8221; by utilizing a sewn-in load panel that allows the pack to unfold. This allows for easily placing quarters or other gear on the meat-carrying system. It eliminates the need to unpack and re-organize the rest of the pack.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0975-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Pack folding open to add things to the meat carrying system\" class=\"wp-image-196534\" title=\"3 - Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0975-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0975-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0975-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0975-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0975.jpg 1411w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pack folding open to add things to the meat carrying system<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the desired gear is placed on the sewn-in load panel, simply fold the pack back up. Then cinch everything down nice and tight with the lengthy straps. Due to this design, it was easy for me to store my tent and <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-sitka-kelvin-aerolite-30-sleeping-bag-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"eberlestock-team-elk-v2-backcountry-hunting-pack-review\" title=\"Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"866\">sleeping bag<\/a>. I put them in a trash bag within the load panel for hiking into the backcountry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0977-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Meat carrying system cinched up holding my tent and sleeping bag nice and tight inside a trash bag\" class=\"wp-image-196535\" title=\"3 - Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0977-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0977-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0977-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0977-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0977.jpg 1507w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Meat carrying system cinched up holding my tent and sleeping bag nice and tight inside a trash bag<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In a pinch, this could even be used to carry out an injured buddy. While my wife said it is more uncomfortable than a climbing harness, the pack can definitely fit a person as well. To prove this I had my wife jump in the sewn-in load panel. I wanted to show that even arms and legs fit with this folding style of carrying system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-1007-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"With eyes in the back of your pack, you are sure to not miss any elk when hunting! \" class=\"wp-image-196565\" title=\"3 - Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-1007-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-1007-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-1007-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-1007-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-1007-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-1007.jpg 1768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With eyes in the back of your pack, you are sure to not miss any elk when hunting! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-internal-storage-on-the-team-elk\">Internal Storage On The Team Elk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the main compartment of the Eberlestock Team Elk V2, there is a divider and a large open space for stuffing essential gear. This main compartment is accessible through the top drawstring opening, or even through the front with the zipper access provided. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0997-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Draw string top lid for the main compartment of the Team Elk V2\" class=\"wp-image-196536\" title=\"3 - Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0997-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0997-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0997-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0997-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0997.jpg 1465w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Drawstring top lid for the main compartment of the Team Elk V2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a dual access system makes accessing gear stored at different levels in the pack possible. It removes the need to completely dump the pack and re-organize everything. The interior of all compartments features a water-resistant lining which worked well for me in the snow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0979-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Front zipper access to main compartment\" class=\"wp-image-196566\" title=\"3 - Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0979-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0979-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0979-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0979-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0979-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0979.jpg 1556w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Front zipper access to the main compartment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0984-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Small utility pocket on the outside of the Team Elk V2\" class=\"wp-image-196567\" title=\"3 - Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0984-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0984-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0984-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0984-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0984.jpg 1496w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Small utility pocket on the outside of the Team Elk V2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While I am accustomed to backpacking on long camping trips, I was initially concerned about the Team Elk V2&#8217;s storage capacity of only 2,175 cubic inches. I normally use roughly a 7,000 cubic inch pack for weeklong trips. However, the folding meat-carrying system allowed me to easily store the big bulky items such as my tent and sleeping bag.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1501\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0971-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Pushing up the mountain to get a better vantage point\" class=\"wp-image-196569\" title=\"3 - Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0971-edited.jpg 1501w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0971-edited-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0971-edited-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0971-edited-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0971-edited-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1501px) 100vw, 1501px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pushing up the mountain to get a better vantage point<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-floating-lid\">Floating Lid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most used components of this pack is the floating lid on the top of the pack. With two storage compartments, it serves as an ideal space for storing snacks, frequently used gear, or emergency supplies. Additionally, this floating lid doubles as an effective cover for the drawstring opening and employs four straps for securely fastening down gear. It&#8217;s important to note that when using the rifle scabbard, the floating lid must be in place before inserting the rifle. On multiple occasions, I inadvertently placed my <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/firearms\/rifles\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"eberlestock-team-elk-v2-backcountry-hunting-pack-review\" title=\"Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\">rifle<\/a> in the scabbard and secured my gear in the meat-carrying system, only to realize the lid was open. This required me to loosen everything, remove the rifle, and correctly position the lid. To improve convenience, I would like Eberlestock to consider adding buckles that allow the floating lid to be removable, aligning with the style of my backpacking packs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/building-barricades\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"eberlestock-team-elk-v2-backcountry-hunting-pack-review\" title=\"Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Building Barricades for Long Range Rifle Practice<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0973-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Floating lid allows for quick access of important gear\" class=\"wp-image-196538\" title=\"3 - Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0973-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0973-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0973-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0973-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0973.jpg 1503w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Floating lid allows for quick access to important gear<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-side-pockets\">Side Pockets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The side pockets on the Team Elk V2 are admirably large. During my testing, I spent a week hiking in the mountains with a <a href=\"https:\/\/vortexoptics.com\/vortex-razor-hd-27-60x85-angled.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"eberlestock-team-elk-v2-backcountry-hunting-pack-review\" title=\"Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\">Vortex Razor 27-60<\/a> spotting scope. It fits perfectly in the side pocket. Both sides feature large compartments and drawstring elastic bottle holders. In addition to this, they utilize large black straps that secure gear such as tripods or trekking poles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0983-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Side pocket large enough to fit a Vortex 27-60 spotting scope\" class=\"wp-image-196539\" title=\"3 - Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0983-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0983-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0983-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0983-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0983.jpg 1531w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Side pocket large enough to fit a Vortex 27-60 spotting scope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hip-belt\">Hip Belt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All load-bearing packs need a robust and comfortable belt and strap system. Eberlestock utilizes a tri-glide system for the hip belt which provides a more comfortable fit. The belt is easily cinched down once it is put on, and the pads distribute the load well. While I was unsuccessful in shooting an elk to pack out, I did hike around 25 miles with up to 65 lbs of gear. The Team Elk V2 carried this weight well and stayed as comfortable as a pack can with this amount of weight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0976-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Hip belt and padding for the pack\" class=\"wp-image-196540\" title=\"3 - Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0976-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0976-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0976-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0976-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0976.jpg 1488w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hip belt and padding for the pack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rifle-scabbard\">Rifle Scabbard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of my most appreciated features of Team Elk V2 is the utilization of a rifle scabbard. This can be folded up and used as extra storage when a rifle is not being carried. However, when hunting it is beneficial to have quick access to a rifle. The rifle will fit nearly all rifle configurations. I found the ideal overall length to be less than 50&#8243;, but I was still able to carry my Weatherby with a 26&#8243; barrel, 8&#8243; <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/silencerco-salvo-12-shush-your-shotgun\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"eberlestock-team-elk-v2-backcountry-hunting-pack-review\" title=\"Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"865\">SilencerCo suppressor<\/a>, Vortex 6-36 scope with a Vortex Ranger 4000 ballistic calculator. My rifle was far from the sleek compact option that most people go for, but this scabbard worked even for me.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1486\" height=\"990\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0972-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Rifle scabbard fits a rifle even when equipped with a large scope and ballistic range finder\" class=\"wp-image-196543\" title=\"3 - Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0972-edited.jpg 1486w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0972-edited-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0972-edited-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0972-edited-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0972-edited-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1486px) 100vw, 1486px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rifle scabbard fits a rifle even when equipped with a large scope and ballistic range finder<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0982-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Rifle scabbard sticks out down below the hip belt, but does not bother me when hiking\" class=\"wp-image-196542\" title=\"3 - Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0982-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0982-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0982-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0982-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-0982.jpg 1510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The rifle scabbard sticks out down below the hip belt, but does not bother me when hiking<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eberlestock-team-elk-v2-summary\">Eberlestock Team Elk V2 Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After living out of the <a href=\"https:\/\/eberlestock.com\/products\/team-elk-v2?variant=43822927118572\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"eberlestock-team-elk-v2-backcountry-hunting-pack-review\" title=\"Eberlestock Team Elk V2: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review!\u00a0\">Eberlestock Team Elk V2<\/a> for 5 days, I am quite impressed. 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