Best Love Backpacks in 2026

EXTREMELY MODULAR: The Eberlestock Mainframe is a lightweight and customizable pack frame and one of the primary platforms for the EMOD system that can be personalized with different accessories and add-ons to suit your specific needs, including MOLLE pouches, holsters, and compression panels.

READY FOR ANY EXPEDITION: Pair with the Vapor 2500, 5000, or 7500 for any length adventure with ultra-light considerations. For a 2-4 day hunt pair with the Super Spike Duffel or Dry Bag with Batwings. For a 5-10 hunt, use the new Vapor 7500. The Vapor series is capable of collapsing nicely against your frame to allow you to day hunt out of your camp.

COMFORATBLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM: The Mainframe Pack includes a comfortable suspension system that can be adjusted to fit your body type and distribute weight evenly, reducing fatigue during long treks or hunting expeditions. The adjustable shoulder straps and hip belt offer additional support and comfort.

EXTREMELY MODULAR: The Eberlestock Mainframe is a lightweight and customizable pack frame and one of the primary platforms for the EMOD system that can be personalized with different accessories and add-ons to suit your specific needs, including MOLLE pouches, holsters, and compression panels.

READY FOR ANY EXPEDITION: Pair with the Vapor 2500, 5000, or 7500 for any length adventure with ultra-light considerations. For a 2-4 day hunt pair with the Super Spike Duffel or Dry Bag with Batwings. For a 5-10 hunt, use the new Vapor 7500. The Vapor series is capable of collapsing nicely against your frame to allow you to day hunt out of your camp.

COMFORATBLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM: The Mainframe Pack includes a comfortable suspension system that can be adjusted to fit your body type and distribute weight evenly, reducing fatigue during long treks or hunting expeditions. The adjustable shoulder straps and hip belt offer additional support and comfort.

LIGHTWEIGHT AND VERSATILE: As the lightest pack in our everyday carry lineup, the H31 Bandit is purpose-built for daylong hunts and hikes. The exterior utility panel features laser cut MOLLE webbing to allow the attachment of compatible accessories and pouches, and to carry a jacket or gear for quick access. Water bottle side pockets can hold a tripod or spotting scope and inside the top lid you’ll find small item organizers like a zippered mesh pocket and a pistol magazine pouch.

TECHNICAL SPECS: Weighing only 2.50 lbs, the H31 Bandit is easy to carry and won't weigh you down on your adventures. It has a generous amount of storage with a volume of 835 cubic inches and has plenty of space to store all your essential gear. The packs compact dimensions measuring 18.25H x 7W x 6.5D, is compact and won't take up too much space in your luggage or storage area.

ALL DAY COMFORT: The Bandit features padded straps and a ventilated back panel for added comfort during extended periods of wear. The added adjustable sternum strap and hip belt help distribute weight evenly for optimal support and makes it the perfect pack for daylong hunts and hikes.

TACTICAL DESIGN: The Eberlestock Switchblade Pack is made from rugged 500D Cordura nylon and features magnetic openings that allow quick access to concealed carry pouches from either side of the pack. Loop-velcro PALS webbing inside allows you to rack either MOLLE- or velcro-backed accessories. Our new MOLLE-10 webbing offers the ability to carry standard 3-row MOLLE accessories, with a 60% weight savings over standard 25mm matrixes.

MAXIMUM STORAGE: With a capacity of up to 1,050 cubic inches, this backpack can accommodate all your essential gear. Open the top lid pocket and you will find two magazine pouches, and other small organizing features. Inside you’ll find a 17” tech pocket suitable for a tablet or laptop. On each side is a pair of drawstring cup holder pockets, as well as a flat side-zip pocket

COMFORTABLE AND ADJUSTABLE: The Switchblade features a ventilated back panel and padded straps for enhanced comfort during extended periods of wear. The adjustable sternum strap and hip belt help distribute weight evenly for optimal support, and the backpack can be adjusted to fit a wide range of body types

The pack features both top-loading and full-front panel loading. MOLLE/PALS webbing fills all useful spaces inside and out.

There are two hydration sleeves on interior back wall sized for our WXP3L 3-liter bladders. A radio rack on back wall holds PRC-117 class military radios.

Volume: Approx. 1800 cubic inches.

The F3M Halftrack is an extremely versatile and popular 3-day pack. It features two levels of varying-sized tuck-pockets lining its interior, MOLLE-style Padlock webbing racks inside and out, and a fold-down shelf that can be used to divide the main compartment into upper and lower chambers.

The pack has a Gossamer polycarbonate frame, is comfortably padded with deep-cut airmesh foam, and is well ventilated. This pack also includes a removable raincover that is deployed via a zipper on the bottom of the pack.

Pack Specs: Total Volume: 2,150 c.i. | Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz | Dimensions main bag: 24"h x 11"w x 7"d

VESATILE DESIGN: The Eberlestock G2 Gunslinger II Pack is a mid-sized tactical pack with a full-width scabbard that accommodates larger cross-sections or bulky optics. Perfect as a laptop or military radio compartment, it fits short-barreled rifles when scabbard is folded up.

AMPLE CAPACITY: With 2100 cubic inch capacity and a tubular Intex-II frame system, adjustable shoulder harness, and padded hip belt, this pack offers comfort and plenty of space for gear.

IDEAL FOR MULTIPLE USES: The G2 Gunslinger II is recommended for range shooting, law enforcement operations, and competitive shooting.

VESATILE DESIGN: The Eberlestock G2 Gunslinger II Pack is a mid-sized tactical pack with a full-width scabbard that accommodates larger cross-sections or bulky optics. Perfect as a laptop or military radio compartment, it fits short-barreled rifles when scabbard is folded up.

AMPLE CAPACITY: With 2100 cubic inch capacity and a tubular Intex-II frame system, adjustable shoulder harness, and padded hip belt, this pack offers comfort and plenty of space for gear.

IDEAL FOR MULTIPLE USES: The G2 Gunslinger II is recommended for range shooting, law enforcement operations, and competitive shooting.

VESATILE DESIGN: The Eberlestock G2 Gunslinger II Pack is a mid-sized tactical pack with a full-width scabbard that accommodates larger cross-sections or bulky optics. Perfect as a laptop or military radio compartment, it fits short-barreled rifles when scabbard is folded up.

AMPLE CAPACITY: With 2100 cubic inch capacity and a tubular Intex-II frame system, adjustable shoulder harness, and padded hip belt, this pack offers comfort and plenty of space for gear.

IDEAL FOR MULTIPLE USES: The G2 Gunslinger II is recommended for range shooting, law enforcement operations, and competitive shooting.

MAXIMIZE ACCESSIBILITY: The A6SB Batwing Pouch is a versatile addition to most of Eberlestock's packs, allowing for an ultralight daypack by coupling two Batwings together on their F1 Mainframe.

INCREASED STORAGE: The minimalist design of the Batwings allows for them to be added to EMOD compatible packs, providing a great way to increase capacity while staying securely fixed to the frame.

SECURELY FIXED: The Batwings can be zipped apart and laid open, allowing for gear or meat to be placed and secured between them while remaining securely fixed to the frame.

Scabbard folds into the bottom of the pack when not in use

Includes a GSTC Butt Cover for the scabbard

Has a pull out rain cover

Built around Eberlestock's innovative Intex-II frame, which gives the benefits of better body contour-fitting ergonomics, closer-to-body load carriage, and a bottom cargo shelf, in an intelligently designed package

Can be used as a great stand-alone pack, with ample 3-day-class storage and two pockets sized for 70 oz/ 2-liter hydration bladders (sold separately)

1001 denier nylon exterior

The J79 Skycrane II is a modular load bearing system consisting of three primary bags: the basic J79 pack, the pull-out G1 "Little Brother" pack, and a LP1 removable fanny/courier pack.

Total Weight: 11 lbs 12 oz

Total Volume: 4,475 c.i.

EXPANDABLE BOTTOM: The Eberlestock Little Trick Pack is designed with an expandable bottom that can increase the pack's volume up to 23.5 inches. This feature allows for customization of the pack's size based on the load and weapon length.

CONCEALED CARRY POCKET: The pack also features a concealed carry pocket for quick and easy access to a handgun from either side of the pack. The rare-earth magnetic opening of the pocket provides added security and convenience.

17" TECH POCKET: The Little Trick Pack is equipped with a 17" tech pocket to protect and store your laptop and documents. The pocket is strategically placed inside the pack for easy access and protection.

MODULAR DESIGN: The Recon Modular Bino Harness is built for adaptability and scalability. The chest rig platform is designed to be used with a range of add-on accessories, allowing you to customize your loadout to suit your needs.

MAGNETIC ACCESS: The magnetic forward pull access to the bino pouch ensures that your binoculars are always easily accessible, while remaining secure and protected.

ULTRALIGHT AND BREATHABLE: The 3D mesh harness on the Recon Modular Bino Harness is lightweight and breathable, ensuring maximum comfort and ventilation during long hikes or hunts.

Built in tactical weapon carrier

can be combined with the GSTC Butt Cover (not included but available as a separate accessory)

Comes with our polycarbonate Gossamer frame, which can be interchanged with the aluminum Intex II frame

If you're going to own just one hunting pack, own a Just One

Extremely versatile, with the hallmark patented features that make Eberlestock packs unique

Starting at an ultra-compact 2300 cubic inches, it expands to 4600 with its built-in Cam Expansion system

Material: 1000 denier waterproof nylon / water resistant construction

Minimalist, lightweight rifle pack with patented built in Backscabbard - pack volume: 1,000 c.i.; scabbard volume: 400 c.i.; total volume: 1,400 c.i.

Designed for hands-free hunting and quick access to your rifle, and has just the right amount of stowage for a day's outing