a good pack ?

pimpnugget

pimpnugget

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hey guys along with a good slepping bag i also want to get a good pack things i would like the pack to have are
:straps to carry tarp or slepping bag,water bottle holder or water blatter,straps on the side of the pack to starp
things down, a good amount of space around 1500 cubic inches, and small pouches to fit smaller things it have
no budget for this item so hit we with all you got thanks for the help greatly appericated
i have been looking at the snug pac 35 if you have any experice please tell me what you think
 
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My multi day pack and day pack are both Jack Wolfskin....I would not buy anything else:thumbup::thumbup:
 
If money is no object then go with Kifaru.

You can then buy the pouches you want to put on the outside.
 
Daypack, Becker Patrol pack, Multi-day, you have to try them on to get a good fit or you'll be miserable. I've been pretty happy with my Gregory for the last 10 years.
 
Anything from Maxpedition, they range in price of course, but mainly the Falcon II and condor models are something I've been looking at for a while now.
 
I've been very pleased with a couple of Gregory packs. For lighter packs, I've used Go-Lite with satisfaction.

DancesWithKnives
 
for a daypack i suggest a osprey atmos 30 or for a more tactical military looking one a camelback hawg the military version
 
Like Chunk, I have an Arcteryx (Bora 80) that's been bombproof, super comfortable and has served me very well over many, many miles and lots of mountain peaks.

They're not very lightweight, but they are very sturdy and extremely well made. The great design makes it comfortable, even with the added weight.

I feel that you get what you pay for with their products.

I got mine when the US dollar was quite a bit stronger than the Canadian dollar. An outfitter in Toronto had some in stock and they were priced the same. I made out like a bandit. Good times that we might not see for a while.
 
Hey PB....I don't think any of us are going to be seeing good times anytime soon:(
 
CKE2 said:
My multi day pack and day pack are both Jack Wolfskin....I would not buy anything else:thumbup::thumbup:
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CKE2 - I have never seen their packs, but I had a class with an exchange student from Germany who had one of their coats and it was very well built.

I liked the looks of it but could not remember the name until I read your post.

Do you have any pictures of your pack that you can post for us?
Thanks
John
 
apsilon said:
Mystery Ranch: www.mysteryranch.com

Take your pick as to the model that suits you. Best packs I've ever used.
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Wow! Mystery Ranch has really expanded their lineup! I have two older Dana design packs, and I absolutely love them.

Pimpnugget, you're looking for something inthe 1500 ci range? Hmmm... I would suggest looking for something a little larger justso you have more versatility down the road. You can always cinch a larger pack down if you do not fill it to capacity. I have always found a larger pack that is cinched down is easier to manage and more comfy to carry than a smaller pack loaded to the gills with all sorts of crap hanging off it.

Some folks may say that if you have a larger pack, you will tend to carry more unnecessary items. I don't buy into that theory. Even when going on a lightweight overnight with my Mountainsmith Day, I find I can still load it up with unnecessary items. :)

Whatever you decide on, be it a frameless daypack or something that has some sort of frame or support stucture, try to try it on with some sort of load before you buy. If purchasing from an online retailer, make sure you understand their return policy prior to purchase.

Good luck with your search!
 
Regardless of the make you pick I think 1500 ci is very small for what you have in mind. At just shy of 25 liters even just with a very light down bag, a silnylon tarp and a liter of water in it you wont have a great deal of space for anything else. That Snugpac at 35 liters has to be an improvement but it wouldn't be enough for me for year round use. I can't abide the tinker method of cups and bottles and whatever other crap people see fit to lash to the outside of a pack, and the biggest liability of all has to be ye olde bungee your sleeping bag underneath in a bin liner. On that, if you like the Snugpac kit perhaps the next one up, the Rocket, would be better suited. Although that's 70 liters 30 of them are from the two detachable 15 liter side pockets. That would be my route. Without the pockets and cinched down it isn't that much bigger than what you are already considering. The ability to extend it so that I can get a good nest kit, warm layer, waterproofs, water and whatever all inside has considerably more appeal.

It's also worth noting that although some little day packs have the potential to carry quite a lot of stuff because you can lash Xs to them, they were never designed to carry a decent load in comfort. There's going to be a point at which you'd be carrying a proper rucksack load but slung on a carry system never designed to do so. Bit like lashing a skip to your roof rack, it aint gonna be a path to happiness.
 
I really like the looks of the Snugpak someone reviewed awhile back. Looks like a nice pack..

Maxpedition is great, but w/o goin for a Kifaru, I think Osprey makes the most comfy packs, for me anyways...
 
j williams said:
Maxpedition is great, but w/o goin for a Kifaru, I think Osprey makes the most comfy packs, for me anyways...
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I've been looking at the Osprey Kestrel 38 myself for a daypack that can double as a minimal overnighter pack. Have to try one on and decide to pull the trigger or not by this sunday (REI member coupon expires)....

I've had a 2000 cu in / 32 liter Camelbak (Alpine Explorer) and I didn't think it had enough room for me for an overnighter, especially since I don't have a lot of tiny ultra-light gear. I ended up getting a Falcon-II (1500 cu in / 25L) and while I love the bombproof, organization, and modularity/expandibility, I'm starting to think that I might be happier with a more comfortable pack that carries weight better. At least for the normal type of hiking activities I do. I could expand the Falcon and make it work for an overnighter, but it's just not the most comfortable pack for long trips though. So I've been shopping around and have narrowed it down to an Osprey Kestrel 38 or Talon 33 (Atmos 35 would have been nice size, but I want a top loader this time). Right now leaning towards the Kestrel for the internal frame, little extra room with not much gain in weight, and slightly better fabric and a few other features. The only things I'm worried about is if 38 liters is too big for a daypack, and if having a zippered opening on the bottom of the pack is the best of ideas. http://www.ospreypacks.com/detail.php?productID=127&colorCode=698&tab=description

If you have an REI or some other outdoor store near, it's a good idea to just go in and see what fits you the best (be sure to walk around with some weight in the packs you try on, as hikeeba said). :thumbup:


hikeeba said:
Pimpnugget, you're looking for something inthe 1500 ci range? Hmmm... I would suggest looking for something a little larger justso you have more versatility down the road. You can always cinch a larger pack down if you do not fill it to capacity. I have always found a larger pack that is cinched down is easier to manage and more comfy to carry than a smaller pack loaded to the gills with all sorts of crap hanging off it.
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baldtaco-II said:
Regardless of the make you pick I think 1500 ci is very small for what you have in mind. At just shy of 25 liters even just with a very light down bag, a silnylon tarp and a liter of water in it you wont have a great deal of space for anything else. [...] The ability to extend it so that I can get a good nest kit, warm layer, waterproofs, water and whatever all inside has considerably more appeal.

It's also worth noting that although some little day packs have the potential to carry quite a lot of stuff because you can lash Xs to them, they were never designed to carry a decent load in comfort. There's going to be a point at which you'd be carrying a proper rucksack load but slung on a carry system never designed to do so. Bit like lashing a skip to your roof rack, it aint gonna be a path to happiness.
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I've come to learn that these observations are pretty spot on :thumbup:
 
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rksoon said:
I've been looking at the Osprey Kestrel 38 myself for a daypack that can double as a minimal overnighter pack. Have to try one on and decide to pull the trigger or not by this sunday (REI member coupon expires)....
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Hope my feedback helped rksoon! Let us know if you get it and your impressions. I really like Osprey packs and the Kestral is well designed and built.

ROCK6
 
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