Eberlestock Mainframe

SKye color is cool! Using it with duffle and saddle bags and also With Little Brother.

— Show original

Like all Eberlestock components, the mainframe is also expensive, but the quality and modularity are exceptional in my opinion. I bought it to complete my outdoor gear set; I've already tested it, and it's exceptional. I was also surprised by the shoulder straps, which, on the model I purchased, are more padded than the standard ones on previous models. Compatible with Vapor, Batwings, Brooks, and all Eberlestock Emod accessories, it's 100% expandable with all M.O.L.L.E. systems. Special thanks to Varuste for their competitive prices during the sales and their consistently excellent service.

Amazing backpack. But if you are like me, 170 height it will be too big for the back. I would have preferred a shorter version.

— Show original

High quality frame. Adjustments are better suited for taller users.

— Show original

Good quality, comfortable to wear. Very expensive

— Show original

Not tested on long distance. So retex .... later But it's solid, it can be unpacked right away. 👍👍 + Batwing Large mountain 🙏👍🏔️⛰️

— Show original

I bought the F1 a second time and I am more than happy with it! Since I hunt and fish a lot, I was able to test it extensively. I think that 5 stars is far too few for this excellent product from Eberlestock. Keep up the good work!!!!!

— Show original

Fast delivery, top quality, gladly again

Nice load carrying frame, good quality. I am knocking it one star for the awkward design choices Eberlestock is famous for. The laser-cut material could easily accommodate at least two more rows of molle cut-outs and the lines of the laser-cut molle should go all the way to the top ant the bottom of the material. The loops on the side to accommodate the compression straps should be more, giving many more choices of fastening different loads, also at least two should have been included on top and bottom of the molle panel. The shoulder straps though nicely padded, are sewn on their sides in a way that ensures that they will cut in to the bearer's chest if a real load is carried, this is especially awkward since Eberlestock has an nicer padded shoulder strap system with other packs designed to carry lighter loads. The waist belt was a nice surprise, since although I always thought it looked flimsy it is actually quite sturdy and should be sufficient for most of the loads, though again it is somewhat of a head-scratcher since Eberlestock also has a much thicker hip belt in their line up, and this is a (heavy) load carrying frame. Last but not least there is no real connection between the hip belt ant the frame itself other than the velcro attachment and the pocket it sits in, this makes it seem to me that the frame is more hanging of the belt, instead of pushing in to it. Having said that, I still think this carrier frame is well worth its money, there are just many awkward design choices that seem to hamper it, which could easily be fixed at little to no cost at all, hence the 4/5 stars. I will try to give an update when I have put it through some serious use. For reference my go to backpack for now was a "Bergan's of Norway 2095 130 Ltr. Alpinist"

— Show original

We already have 3 at home and the whole family cannot praise them enough. Excellent support system.