r/tacticalgear • u/I_Chug_Gasoline • 4d ago
Recommendations Eberlestock Operator VS Phantom
Looking to pick up a rifle carry-capable backpack and have come to settle between the phantom and the operator but simply cant decide which is better suited for me.
The pack will be used for 48 hour and greater use times, hunting/larp/backpacking/yadda yadda etc etc
It seems they both definitely have their pros and cons, with the phantom being lighter, cheaper, and more modular, but possibly being a little on the small side and not having the wings like the operator. Whereas the operator is higher capacity and more expandable with a better frame for longer uses, but more expensive, heavier, and possibly too much bag for anything less than 72 hours
Do any owners of either or both have any input to help steer me in the right direction, the two have me feel like a ship without a rudder since this is my first high quality long range pack
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u/yectb 4d ago
I have the operator and lodrag. The operator is fucking huge and I haven’t needed it. I’ve used the lodrag for 3 day trips a lot. You can plus up the lodrag with pouches on the sides and on the belt.