Eberlestock Bandit H31 Backpack — Coyote Brown

Eberlestock's compact pack for those who carry light but carry smart: the Bandit H31 offers 14 litres of volume in a day-pack format, with an empty weight of 1.1 kg — about the same as a full field water bottle. It is the smaller version of Eberlestock's hybrid dual-access system, with both a top opening and a front panel opening, a defining feature across the brand's working line.

The dual-access design is the feature that actually matters in the field: from the top you can reach stacked gear without taking the pack off, while the front panel gives flat, unobstructed access to whatever you need first, without having to dig through the contents. The front panel with laser-cut MOLLE system lets you attach additional pouches without external stitching that can tear under load, and keeps the profile flat when the panel is unloaded.

The main compartment is sized for a light hunting day or a range session with the essentials: ammunition, a jacket, food and minimal kit. The internal hydration-compatible sleeve rounds it out for longer outings. The trade-off to consider is capacity: 14 litres is enough for a self-sufficient day but rules out bulky equipment — anyone needing capacity for multi-day outings should look at larger sizes in the same line.

Key features

• Top and front dual access: fast entry without emptying the pack
• Front laser-cut MOLLE panel for adding pouches without compromising the structure
• Volume of 14 litres sized for a day of shooting, hunting or light duty
• Integrated hydration sleeve in the main compartment
• Empty weight of 1.1 kg: no penalty before you even start loading