Brute 4500

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Brute 4500

Brute 4500

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Customers say the pack is comfortable and durable, and often mention the ability to carry heavy loads.

Highly rated for:Comfort Under Load, Durability, Adjustability

Color: Dry Earth

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Backed by the Eberlestock Lifetime Warranty

The Brute 4500 is purpose-built for dedicated western hunters who need a complete, “out-of-the-box” system and immediate load hauling capabilities. It's a great mid-range option for packing a complex kit over multiple days. This size is the sweet spot for most western hunters, offering enough space for 2-3 day hunts and leaving extra room for a rain system, insulating layers, and bulkier camp gear. The Brute 4500 also has several key features that improve comfort and adaptability in the field.

Contour Shoulder Harness:

The Brute 4500 comes with our new Contour Shoulder Harness suspension system, making it easy to get an exact torso fit with unlimited height adjustment. By tailoring your fit, you can quickly improve load distribution and remove weight off your shoulders, reducing strain and discomfort. This correctly places weight on your hips and allows you to move more efficiently over long distances. Robust air-mesh padding on the harness promotes airflow and regulates your body temperature by dissipating heat as you move. Elevated load lifters allow you to adjust the pack's angle and bring the top of the pack closer to your center of gravity. With proper adjustment, you’ll have a more natural posture, and the pack will feel much lighter on your back.  

Cradle Hip Belt:

The Brute 4500 also comes with the Cradle Hip Belt, our most comfortable hip belt to date. A silicon print on the lumbar pad keeps your pack and clothing positioned in place during your hunt, preventing clothing from riding up and rubbing. A retention buckle keeps the belt securely around your waist, and pull-forward straps allow you to easily tighten while on the move. Rear stabilizing straps help you prevent sway, helping to increase your endurance and keep you focused on the hunt.

Storage:

4,500 cubic inches of space gives you enough storage to last a few days off grid, or the ability to slim down your kit to extend your hunt. It’s ideal for mid-season hunts, providing you with the room to carry your essentials while keeping weight low. The Brute 4500 offers dual access to the main compartment—either through the zippered top or the front zipper panel. A front stretch pocket gives quick access to essentials like rain shells, water purifier systems, tools, and more. Inside the pack, you’ll find a hydration hanger loop and elastic stuff pockets for small items. A full-length stretch pocket on one side of the pack provides storage for a spotting scope or other quick-access gear. If you're running light or have already dropped camp, tighten the straps down to compress the 4500 into a more streamlined day-hunting pack.

The Brute 4500 features a removable lid that attaches to the frame using gate-keeper clips. On top of the lid, there's a stretch pocket for quick access to larger, irregularly shaped items like water bottles or survival kits. The front includes a general-purpose pocket for small items such as tools, headlamps, snacks, or medical equipment.

The Brute 3500, 4500, and 6500 packs are built with a lightweight internal frame to provide stability, comfortably distributing weight for long ascents to ridgeline glassing points, and during brutal pack outs after filling your tag. Similar in design to the MODFRAME™, an integrated load panel extends as far out as needed, while vertical and horizontal straps with auto-locking buckles keep the load tight and secure to your back. This minimizes weight shift, improves your body mechanics, and reduces fatigue as you move across uneven terrain.

Specs

Weight: 6lbs. 11 oz.
Capacity: 4500 c.i.
Dimensions: 26”H x 11.5”W x 10”D
Material: 330D Nylon Ripstop (Solids), 450D Polyester Ripstop (Camo), 500D Nylon (Multicam)

Features

  • Adaptive aluminum frame
  • Adjustable load shelf for ideal weight distribution
  • Elevated load lifters for comfort and balance
  • Micro-adjustable contour shoulder harness
  • Cradle hip belt with built-in stabilizers
  • Detachable and adjustable lid
  • Rifle scabbard ready
  • Spotting scope pocket

SKU: SKU:T45ME

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Brute 4500

Questions, Answered.

What unique feature does the Brute 4500 have that aids in load stability
The Brute 4500 features a load panel that sits between the frame and the pack, improving load stability. The pack’s innovative hybrid frame also benefits load stability. A tubular aluminum perimeter gives the frame structure, resisting vertical flexion, while a polycarbonate center allows for controlled horizontal flexion as you hike. This allows the pack to move with your body while keeping weight properly dispersed.
How does the air mesh padding in the shoulder harness benefit users
The air-mesh padding increases ventilation, helping regulate body temperature and keep you cool during heavy packouts.
What features does the cradle hip belt of the Brute 4500 include
The cradle hip belt features a reinforced lumbar pad for comfort, silicone strips to keep the pack in place during movement, and load stabilization straps that adjust for sway when you switch from hiking in to hauling out 100lbs of meat.
How does the removable lid enhance the functionality of the Brute 4500
The removable lid features two pockets and attaches to the frame via gatekeeper clips, offering additional storage. The lid is specifically designed to hug skulls and antlers, making your packout more secure.
Can I remove the bag to for washing
Yes the bag can be removed by unbuckling it from the frame and unweaving the lower straps out of the ladder lock buckles below the pack.
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Specs

  • Weight: 6lbs. 11 oz.
  • Capacity: 4500 c.i.
  • Dimensions: 26”H x 11.5”W x 10”D
  • Material:
  • Solids: 330D Nylon Ripstop
  • Camo: 450D Polyester Ripstop
  • Multicam: 550D Nylon

Technical Features

  • Adaptive aluminum frame
  • Adjustable load shelf for ideal weight distribution
  • Elevated load lifters for comfort and balance
  • Micro-adjustable contour shoulder harness
  • Cradle hip belt with built-in stabilizers
  • Detachable and adjustable lid
  • Rifle scabbard ready
  • Spotting scope pocket

Customers praised this hunting/hiking backpack as "comfortable" and excellent for heavy loads. The adjustable hip belt and load lifters enable carrying 40-100 lbs effectively. Customers love the spacious design, durability, and meat shelf. One minor complaint mentioned preferring a cinch top over the zipper closure. Overall, shoppers say it's "everything I could ever want."

  • Everything I could ever want in a pack. Very secure even when carrying heavy loads.
  • Immensely comfortable, easy to carry heavy loads for longer periods of time.
  • The pack feels unbreakable, buckles, straps, and material are all top-notch.
Loads (positive)Shelf (positive)Comfort (positive)Adjustments (positive)Durability (positive)
  • 5 stars: 25 (100%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Doua L. (California)
Brute 4500

Great pack did my first pack out on it and it feels great with plenty of cushion around the waste and shoulders. My only concern is the cloth material that wraps around the bottom of the frame seems to start getting damage as I set the pack down a few times over rocks. I feel overtime it will completely tear up. Something to consider about!

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Nicholas C. (Arizona)
The Brute 4500 is a great pack for 3-4 night trips

The Brute 4500 is a great pack for 3-4 night trips. It is solidly constructed and has ample space amongst the various pockets and main compartment. The materials feel sturdy and the padding of the waist and shoulder straps is comfortable and breathable. I hiked 16 miles over two days with a 50lb load with no injury from rubbing or friction. Everything about the pack is purpose built and worth the money.

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Mike S. (New York)
This pack worked very well on a recent elk hunt

This pack worked very well on a recent elk hunt in Colorado. I’m a diy guy and carrying three days worth of supplies in this pack was no problem. Well built and tough! I’m a minimalist, if you’re not you may want a bigger pack. Completely satisfied. I did not kill an elk so can’t say to the pack out capabilities, however I can’t see how the system set in place wouldn’t work well. Thank you.

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Anonymous (Minnesota)
Highly recommend!

This was my first ever elk packout and the Brute 4500 made 80lbs feel like nothing! Design also makes for surprisingly easy access to everything in main compartment.

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Neil J. (Idaho)
Very well designed hunting pack that meets all my

Very well designed hunting pack that meets all my needs.

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Jacob B. (Tennessee)
Brute 4500

Great 4-5 day pack that is light easy to adjust, comfortable and just a great all around pack

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Joe R. (Indiana)
Brute 4500

Comfortable. The adjustments you can make to the hip belt and load lifters make all the difference. I practiced loading 40-60lbs regularly before loading all of my gear, and it was immensely comfortable, and easy to carry heavy loads for longer periods of time. I’d recommend this to anyone looking to upgrade their pack system

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Jimmy D. (Ohio)
Brute 4500

Everything it says it is supposed to be. Great pack, happy with my choice.

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Branch

super awesome pack!!

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Angelo (Texas)
Best Hunting Pack I’ve Ever Had

This pack is everything I could ever want in a pack. It’s big enough to carry everything I need, including spotting scope and tripod, water bladder, etc. But not so big that it’s hard to deal with. It fits me perfectly and is very secure even when carrying heavy loads over tough terrain. I packed out a full deer (deboned) with head and cape with no issues. The meat shelf is very well designed and easy to use and stows away completely when not in use. It’s also very tough and durable, can take a beating and cleans up well. Tons of pockets so it’s easy to keep things organized. Love it!

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Lance M. (New York)
Glad I finally made the purchase

My first pack purchase from Eberlestock was a switchblade pack about a year ago and that was after a long period of research and reading and having awkward/not awkward conversations with random people in the airport sporting an ES pack and asking them what they thought. Reviews mean something...first hand experience means something. Most of those conversations ended with me thinking...that I needed to make the investment. I've already had a handful of great packs in the past. Alps Mountaineering, Osprey, Bad Lands and Stone Glacier and while all of those were good I needed something that was better. I never really had a good day pack and so I bought the switchblad and its been great. Has all the pockets and pouches I need to keep stuff organized and its the perfect travel bag for a one or two day trip instead of packing a suitecase. It's comforable and durable...quality...quality...quality. So...when it came down to upgrading or purchasing a new hunting pack specifically for hunting out west. (I live and hunt white tail in Maryland...grew up in Wisconsin.) So, I was never really using a larger pack to "Pack out" an animal. I got into the western hunting a few years ago...but to date have not killed an animal I needed to pack out. I do Hike a lot on my Osprey pack is seeing the wear and tear of a lot of miles on the trail and it never seems to have enough space for extra water and items for the longer hikes we take. So, the brute seemed like the perfect pack to give me an upgrade to my hiking backpack..perhaps a bit more than I need...but it is also an upgrade for my western hunting. The Load shelf is really good and after a 30 minute call with support and some advice on proper use...I've been able to load the bag with 60, 80 and this past weekend 100 pounds of sound bags to train for the pack out I hope to have in Utah this October. The pack is so comfortable and even after 40 a mile and a half with 100 pounds and the body gets used to the weight...it felt great...well good...well you know. I hundred pounds never feels good, ,but with that wide hip belt and the bulk of the weight being up higher on the load shelf it was the best its ever felt. I'm looking forward to many years of use. The durability is there as well. I'm a fan and on board the Eberle stock train. My only wish is there were retail stores on the east coast where you could go try the packs on before buying them. Getting a feel for the pack and how it sits on your body is important to me, and can help avoid having to return and exchange products. The model at REI is great. You have a year to wear, use and try out everything and if it doesn't work you can return it. I also get it that a smaller company can't do somehting like that. Either way...I'm happy and if you're reading this I can't say enough about my experience with Eberlsestock so far...like I said earlier. I was actually able to talk to a human being when I call with questions. That is like GOLD

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S W. (Montana)
Great pack, fits everything i need!

I bought the Brute 4500 after a weekend pack trip scouting for mountain goats, with a sub par pack that I have had for years. This pack is comfortable, spacious, and will do a lot more for what I need it for.

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Mario

Perfect

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Jonathan

Amazing pack gonna test it fof elk in september

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Craig B. (Colorado)
Brute 4500

Great pack! Very comfortable for heavy loads

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Ryan (Michigan)
Finally

Long time coming. Wasn’t sure what to expect but this pack rocks

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Jesse S. (Tennessee)
Indestructible

The padded hip belt is a dream in the woods with a heavy load. Shoulder harness is very comfortable and was easy to adjust to my torso. Overall, the pack feels unbreakable, the buckles, straps, and material are all top-notch.

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C E. (Nevada)

Solid pack

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Mike D. (Alabama)
It's Built Different

Exactly what I've been searching for in a multi-use day pack. Big enough for 2-3 day stretches, but still small and compact enough to function as a true day pack. Material, stitching, and padding all look and feel super durable. Hands down the most comfortable load hauling pack I've ever run.

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Matthew D. (Pennsylvania)
Awesome pack

This is my first experience with a frame pack and I have not been disappointed! A few hikes with about 50 pounds total and the pack feels great. Takes some time finding where it sits best on my body and how tight I wanted certain straps, but once it got closer to dialed in, it really carried the weight well. I couldn't be happier

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Alvin K. (California)
Great pack

Packs a ton. Lots of great features

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McKlane

Realy durabel

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Greg M. (Utah)
Best pack yet.

Absolutely loving this pack. Hauls heavy loads with minimal strain on the shoulder and hip pads.

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Jason (Missouri)
Awesome pack awesome price

I love the pack rides great once I got it adjusted. Only thing I don’t like is the main compartment zipper. For me personally I’d rather have a cinch top with a collar and a side zipper. It’s not enough to knock it down a star.

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David A. (California)
So far so great

Have yet to take it in the field but have loaded it up to see how my gear fits and its doing exactly what I need it to do. Quality is awesome 👌

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Patrick S.

Brute 4500 pack.
I’m a petite 270lbs at 5’9”..that’s right short and round. ,but I can fight tho! Anyhow my ? Is. How big is the waist belt on this pack? Will it fit a fat40 inch waist?

Eberlestock

It will fit up to 42". For any larger you will want to buy a long hip belt.

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