Backpack advice requested

1AbominAble1 said:
Check out Eberlestock. They make top tier packs that last forever. I have 3 and couldn’t be happier with them. If top loader is a no go they do offer packs that are both top and side load. Suspension system is adjustable, hip belts can be added/removed, and they offer a ton of choices.
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I've not heard if them. I'll give them a look. Thanks for the info!
 
Seth Green said:
I've not heard if them. I'll give them a look. Thanks for the info!
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+1 on Eberlestock
In the Switchblade model, some of the non-tactical colors like blue, remove the molle from the outside to be more discreet. I have the tactical version in dark earth (love it). The shoulder straps are adjustable up/down, and it does hold a folded AR if you are a firearms enthusiast. There is also a hidden pouch accessible from either side, that has a quick access held by magnets, and that pouch interior is female loop to hold anything in place you need quickly.

if you want to add a hip belt, there is an optional one, but I think I remember those being in limited colors.

It does fit in an airline overhead bin.

https://eberlestock.com/collections/homepage-feature/products/switchblade
 
Bf7798 said:
+1 on Eberlestock
In the Switchblade model, some of the non-tactical colors like blue, remove the molle from the outside to be more discreet. I have the tactical version in dark earth (love it). The shoulder straps are adjustable up/down, and it does hold a folded AR if you are a firearms enthusiast. There is also a hidden pouch accessible from either side, that has a quick access held by magnets, and that pouch interior is female loop to hold anything in place you need quickly.

if you want to add a hip belt, there is an optional one, but I think I remember those being in limited colors.

It does fit in an airline overhead bin.

https://eberlestock.com/collections/homepage-feature/products/switchblade
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Checked that pack out. I was hoping this thread would make picking a pack out easy lol. Lots of great packs to choose from. thanks!
 
I'm not into tactical packs any more. This Mystery Ranch Coulee 25 is far more comfortable on a hike.
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Seth Green said:
Are they tough? I want something that'll last a few years. Thanks!
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Good question. They do sacrifice some toughness in order to save weight. I have a couple patches of Tenacious tape on the bottom of one of the packs, and the mesh pockets are not very abrasion resistant.
 
barleywino said:
Good question. They do sacrifice some toughness in order to save weight. I have a couple patches of Tenacious tape on the bottom of one of the packs, and the mesh pockets are not very abrasion resistant.
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Thanks for the response. I'll have to look into them and see if they'll be durable enough for me. I'm tough on gear
 
I picked up both of mine on sale--just by looking around locally and online-----seems packs have become like clothes and you can get a deal on last year's model and since now I've become old and cheap, I really don't care about being fashionable.
 
omaha-beenglockin said:
I picked up both of mine on sale--just by looking around locally and online-----seems packs have become like clothes and you can get a deal on last year's model and since now I've become old and cheap, I really don't care about being fashionable.
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Good advice! I rarely pay full price for anything. I too am old and cheap lol
 
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