The Eberlestock M3 Operator is a behind-the-torso pack, and places the weight of your weapon right along your center-of-gravity. 

With the launch of Eberlestock's new 'McMillan Tactical Gear, we wish to offer the new Ultimate Scout/Sniper pack - The M3 Operator. The McMillan M3 Operator backpack represents everything that Eberlestock has learned about the needs of the professional Military Sniper Community (as well as our tactical Law Enforcement groups). It is a true go-to-war backpack, derived from the lessons learned from the Eberlestock Phantom and Gunslinger products being utilized on the ground by many of our troops of foreign soils. The final design strategy was augment with the first-hand knowledge of the Navy Seal who is at the helm of McMillan Tactical.  As stated recently by Eberlestock themselves :  " Together, w e think we're going to rock some boats with gear that the free world's warriors desperately need> Have we Succeeded? We invite you to the the Judge".

MSRP  $389.00

When shooting from the pack, you have direct access to all of the pockets.  The side pockets peel back to expose PALS-type webbing that can be used to mount ammo or other items. The Operator has elements similar to other Eberlestock packs.  Its layout is much like the Phantom, but it's bigger and has a two-chamber main compartment, plus the outer front pockets.  Like the Gunslinger, the Operator's pack bag and Backscabbard™ are sewn integrally together. 

Eberlestock built the pack to satisfy the reality that a classic "drag bag" is rarely likely to be used by a modern military scout or sniper, and the field operatives gain some benefits of simplicity and weight savings by integrating the whole package into a single unit.

Many have paid as much or  more for  just a backpack. However with the Eberlestock M3 Operator you not only are buying  a proven backpack system. You are purchasing an empty hand weapon carry system that allows quick weapon acquisition without having to remove the pack as well as a stable shooting platform

We do believe you do not have to be gearing up for a Swat Mission or to be Deployed to appreciate the quality and utilitarian use of the M3 Operator. The M3 Operator makes a perfect backpack for Hunting, Camping or the ultimate Bug out Bag.  The integral weapon retention system can also carry other long equipment needed in the field for camping, photography, surveying and other less critical missions.