Gun bearer

[2ski]

I absolutely love mine....and I feel like a badass walking around with it. It is so nice to have two free hands when I'm hiking. You almost forget the gun is there. Also, when hiking with a partner, I don't have to constantly reposition my gun to make sure the barrel is pointed in a safe direction as I move or he moves. I can't emphasize that enough. As I'm walking, while second nature, I'm always paying attention to where my barrel is pointing whether I have a partner or not.

When I first got it and threw it on my pack I loved how it felt with a shotgun but was a little leary about how it fit with a rifle with the scope under my armpit. The first time out hiking with it is all it took to realize that wouldn't be an issue. I don't notice it in my armpit. It took about 2 minutes to get used to it and 5 to forget about it completely. I've always used a sling in the past but with a kifaru a sling isn't exactly useful. These blow slings out of the water.

It took maybe a couple repetitions to practice unstrapping it and mounting gun to shoulder but after that it's a piece of cake.

 

[weaver]

Took me a while to get used to it but now its one of my favorite pieces of gear.

 

[slim9300]

Just got done deer hunting in the Breaks. I have used my Kifaru pack and gun bearer combo for 3 years now. I'll never rifle hunt without my gun bearer again.

 

[flyinsquirel]

Been using one since 2008 when I got my Late Season in black. Can't be without one now.

 

[trk3263]

Looking at getting one soon for my Bikini frame with Highcamp. My hope is to be able to use it with my Shotgun, 30.06, and my AR if ever needed with the hunting model work for all that or do I need to get the military rifle style.
Also can the normal gun bearer be used to hold my rifle back by my pack rather than under the arm like after I get something down I could just move it back behind me on my pack?

Not trying to steal your thread just looking for some help from people that like the gun bearer.

Thanks.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

I absolutely love mine....and I feel like a badass walking around with it. It is so nice to have two free hands when I'm hiking. You almost forget the gun is there. Also, when hiking with a partner, I don't have to constantly reposition my gun to make sure the barrel is pointed in a safe direction as I move or he moves. I can't emphasize that enough. As I'm walking, while second nature, I'm always paying attention to where my barrel is pointing whether I have a partner or not.

When I first got it and threw it on my pack I loved how it felt with a shotgun but was a little leary about how it fit with a rifle with the scope under my armpit. The first time out hiking with it is all it took to realize that wouldn't be an issue. I don't notice it in my armpit. It took about 2 minutes to get used to it and 5 to forget about it completely. I've always used a sling in the past but with a kifaru a sling isn't exactly useful. These blow slings out of the water.

It took maybe a couple repetitions to practice unstrapping it and mounting gun to shoulder but after that it's a piece of cake.

I bought three of em. Only way to strap a rifle IMHO.

 

[flyinsquirel]

Looking at getting one soon for my Bikini frame with Highcamp. My hope is to be able to use it with my Shotgun, 30.06, and my AR if ever needed with the hunting model work for all that or do I need to get the military rifle style.
Also can the normal gun bearer be used to hold my rifle back by my pack rather than under the arm like after I get something down I could just move it back behind me on my pack?

Not trying to steal your thread just looking for some help from people that like the gun bearer.

Thanks.

Due to the Highcamp not having pals on the bottom I'm not sure how you would attach the gun bearer to it. You could use a med belt pouch on the bottom of the pack to slip the rifle butt into it. The Timberline packs have pals on the bottom and you could do as you described.

 

[weaver]

Also can the normal gun bearer be used to hold my rifle back by my pack rather than under the arm like after I get something down I could just move it back behind me on my back.

I keep my gun bearer as far back on my belt as possible. If i dont want to carry it under my arm i just fasten the top part of my gun with a lash strap on my pack. Bottom stays in the same place. I have packed meat while carrying it under my arm and it doesnt bother me at all anymore.

 

[2ski]

Looking at getting one soon for my Bikini frame with Highcamp. My hope is to be able to use it with my Shotgun, 30.06, and my AR if ever needed with the hunting model work for all that or do I need to get the military rifle style.
Also can the normal gun bearer be used to hold my rifle back by my pack rather than under the arm like after I get something down I could just move it back behind me on my pack?

Not trying to steal your thread just looking for some help from people that like the gun bearer.

Thanks.

No, by all means. That was kind of my intent with the thread. I don't recall seeing one dedicated to these, so I figured I would start one for anyone out there considering buying one.

I don't have the Highcamp, I have a DT2, but my plan was to attach it to the bag when I get something. Whether I have to move the lower part onto the bag or leave it on the belt like Weaver does, I don't know. I haven't experimented with that part yet. And you could use the medium belt pouch for it like was mentioned. I know that Aron uses a medium belt pouch for the butt of the gun instead of the lower part of the gunbearer.

 

[bowinhand]

I just picked one up and have it on a bikini highcamp 7k . I played with it some and think it would work best as designed even with a heavy load and treking poles.

 

[Takeem406]

Will it work with any pack? I love the scabbard on my Eberlestock Dragonfly but it's not practical except for hiking in the dark, riding in the truck or hauling game. And a rifle sling is useless for backpack hunting.

 

[2ski]

They make a universal Gunbearer that fits other packs. I assume Aron would know as to how the universal fits onto the various non-Kifaru packs. I would give him a shout a Kifaru if you're at all interested in one.

 

[trk3263]

I keep my gun bearer as far back on my belt as possible. If i dont want to carry it under my arm i just fasten the top part of my gun with a lash strap on my pack. Bottom stays in the same place. I have packed meat while carrying it under my arm and it doesnt bother me at all anymore.

Sweet I like this idea even better than I wouldn't have to move anything. I also have the 2 med pockets on the sides of my HC so I can run the butt in there to like mentioned.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Timberninja]

I keep my gun bearer as far back on my belt as possible. If i dont want to carry it under my arm i just fasten the top part of my gun with a lash strap on my pack. Bottom stays in the same place. I have packed meat while carrying it under my arm and it doesnt bother me at all anymore.

I do the same thing and love it. Can't speak highly enough about the gun bearer, best investment I've done this year. Cost vs benefit is unreal, never going back to a sling again.

 

[Buster]

Is there any practical way to attach the bottom of the gun bearer to attach to a frame vs the bag? Run a bikini right now with a no name bag and grab it.

 

[afteamroper]

Is there any practical way to attach the bottom of the gun bearer to attach to a frame vs the bag? Run a bikini right now with a no name bag and grab it.

The bottom cradle attaches to the hip belt of the frame so you will be good to go with out a bag.

 

[trk3263]

Got mine for Christmas this thing is great I really like how I can have it out the front like the standard setup or I can put it in the compression strap if packing a night or after a tag out. Thanks for all the info on this and can't wait to use it in the field!