Backpacks

[TennBob]

Anyone use the 280 xp Deus backpack? Or what do you think?

 

[TennBob]

Can’t find my post on the another buckle. Where did it go?

 

[cliff490]

I use it and like it , very well made There are some videos out there that show all the details

 

[TennBob]

Thanks

 

[Richard@BackwoodsDetectors]

Bob, you can't find a better backpack in this hobby... best I have ever seen. I thought the 240 was nice but...... Richard

 

[Lodge Scent]

I use it all the time. Great pack.

 

[DigDog]

The case is really nice if you want something to store and carry everything

 

[ColonelDan]

Although I've had the 280 for awhile now, this is the first time I've taken it through the airport as the back pack it was designed to be. In a word, Perfection!

Efficiency: First and foremost this back pack is tremendous in how much and how well it can hold all parts and pieces of the Deus II with plenty of additional pouches designed into the 280 that can hold other items of mine I'm sure XP never thought of. Each section is graphically marked with the part it was designed to accommodate...an extremely helpful touch! My Deus is outfitted with the 11" coil and Steve Goss' carbon fiber shaft which is a mite longer than the factory shaft and the 280 accommodated that entire set up perfectly...and very securely. I also had my MI-6 pinpointer in its assigned compartment and thought if the TSA questioned anything as the back pack rode through the X-ray machine it would be the MI-6 because to me, it closely resembles a stick of dynamite! Just in case, I brought along the owners manual and photos from the web of all that equipment and was prepared to demonstrate their function if questioned. The TSA didn't even change their bored expression as it rode through the scanner. There are two pouches on the left shoulder strap...one for the remote and a larger one behind it I'm assuming for a cell phone. Since I tend to modify everything, no matter how well designed, I used the larger one for the remote and placed a cut piece of sponge in the smaller front one which added an additional layer of protection for the face of the remote...just in case I ran into an over achiever at the TSA.
Everything simply worked great and it fits very easily in the overhead compartment.

Comfort: I've worn many back packs and ruck sacks in my life as you might imagine and I'm here to tell you this is by far the most comfortable one I've ever had rest on my shoulders and back. The shoulder straps are wide and very well padded...totally and easily adjustable. With the chest strap in place the shoulder straps fit securely on your shoulders and don't slip off to the sides as I've had other packs do. As the pack rests against your back, it feels like a soft but firm support and you never feel any detecting equipment poking you in the back. The belt around your waist is also wide, adjustable, well padded and very comfortable.

Build Quality: The best I've seen. Heavy duty fabric, straps and buckles throughout with professional strong stitching all around as well. The zippers close easily yet very securely with each sporting a nice zipper pull attached.

Bottom Line: XP certainly didn't scrimp on anything in the design, choice of material or manufacture of the 280. This is extremely well thought-out and simply first class in every regard...5 all the way

Just the view from my foxhole...

 

[BigTony]

Although I've had the 280 for awhile now, this is the first time I've taken it through the airport as the back pack it was designed to be. In a word, Perfection!

Efficiency: First and foremost this back pack is tremendous in how much and how well it can hold all parts and pieces of the Deus II with plenty of additional pouches designed into the 280 that can hold other items of mine I'm sure XP never thought of. Each section is graphically marked with the part it was designed to accommodate...an extremely helpful touch! My Deus is outfitted with the 11" coil and Steve Goss' carbon fiber shaft which is a mite longer than the factory shaft and the 280 accommodated that entire set up perfectly...and very securely. I also had my MI-6 pinpointer in its assigned compartment and thought if the TSA questioned anything as the back pack rode through the X-ray machine it would be the MI-6 because to me, it closely resembles a stick of dynamite! Just in case, I brought along the owners manual and photos from the web of all that equipment and was prepared to demonstrate their function if questioned. The TSA didn't even change their bored expression as it rode through the scanner. There are two pouches on the left shoulder strap...one for the remote and a larger one behind it I'm assuming for a cell phone. Since I tend to modify everything, no matter how well designed, I used the larger one for the remote and placed a cut piece of sponge in the smaller front one which added an additional layer of protection for the face of the remote...just in case I ran into an over achiever at the TSA.
Everything simply worked great and it fits very easily in the overhead compartment.

Comfort: I've worn many back packs and ruck sacks in my life as you might imagine and I'm here to tell you this is by far the most comfortable one I've ever had rest on my shoulders and back. The shoulder straps are wide and very well padded...totally and easily adjustable. With the chest strap in place the shoulder straps fit securely on your shoulders and don't slip off to the sides as I've had other packs do. As the pack rests against your back, it feels like a soft but firm support and you never feel any detecting equipment poking you in the back. The belt around your waist is also wide, adjustable, well padded and very comfortable.

Build Quality: The best I've seen. Heavy duty fabric, straps and buckles throughout with professional strong stitching all around as well. The zippers close easily yet very securely with each sporting a nice zipper pull attached.

Bottom Line: XP certainly didn't scrimp on anything in the design, choice of material or manufacture of the 280. This is extremely well thought-out and simply first class in every regard...5 all the way

Just the view from my foxhole...

So you than just stowed it in the over head compartment?
Tony

 

[DigDog]

So you than just stowed it in the over head compartment?
Tony

Or hold it in your lap?
The hard case is like the ole samsonite, you can jump on it.
Really impressive build with a nice locking mechanism you can put two locks on it and a nice ID tag holder.
Personally for travel by car or plane rather just store it with rest of stuff like clothes, etc. unless you are traveling only with your detector and a change of underwear lol.
Really depends where you are going with it. If you have to go on a hike through the woods to use it then a backpack would be more ideal.

 

[ColonelDan]

So you than just stowed it in the over head compartment?
Tony

Yes, it fits perfectly

 

[Mark kus]

I was wondering on flying with any detector thanks.
Mark

 

[HuntinDog]

I just returned from a trip to Maui. Packed mine in my luggage. That's what is nice about the Deus, it breaks down nice and small.

 

[Mark kus]

I just returned from a trip to Maui. Packed mine in my luggage. That's what is nice about the Deus, it breaks down nice and small.

Great thanks