backpack gear

i just check around army surplus stores, they have good prices, and if you look hard you can find some really good, tough packs of any sizes.
 
Brad Greulich said:
i just check around army surplus stores, they have good prices, and if you look hard you can find some really good, tough packs of any sizes.
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Yep, my avatar is a German military pack that's approx. 1700ci and it's an excellent pack.
 
IMO , the more 'tactical' or military your pack looks the more you are going to draw attention to yourself.
An older Mil surplus pack blends in better than some of the packs mentioned above , once again IMO and no offense to anyone.
I also think a thief is going to eye a military looking pack more.
Just my 2$.
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Y would the theif do so, wad if the person really is a military man and knows self defense? Well, the theif sure knows how to pick his "target"! hehe
 
No, I'm not really looking for a pack but I keep my eyes open. Unfortunately (or fortunately, I guess) there is always something better that will catch my eye.

I have some friends that use the chest pack type rigs like Fishpond or William & Joseph. They like them a lot. I think they are better than my plain old fishing vest I use that I have to team up with a hydration pack for long days on the river but that's personal opinion. It's nice to have the fishing equipment in front with storage in back for food, water, etc.

They aren't tactical looking because they are not meant to be tactical. I only mentioned it because some of the responses included military-type packs and I didn't know what warrior24's preference was. Personally I wouldn't care if my pack looked cool as long as it functioned well. From what I have seen the chest packs function well and as a bonus I do think they are nice looking. :thumbup: Of course, YMMV.

I think that they are geared more toward flyfishing so they may not be your cup of tea if you're doing other types of fishing. Just thought I'd chime in with a different option.:D
 
longbow50 said:
Yep, my avatar is a German military pack that's approx. 1700ci and it's an excellent pack.
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I have one that served me well last hunting season.
Jim
 
Is that German Mil-Surp pack the same one in the Cabela's catalog for around $14?
 
I have one of the "Level III" style assault packs and a butt back like the maxpedition Proteus either inside of it or molle 'd onto the back when the pack is full. I have all my survival gear inside the buttpack, so it can be transfered or removed easily. This backpack serves as my day pack for hiking, hunting or fishing. It can be very compact when it needs to be, and actually fit quite a bit when it is opened up. I can fit my lightweight sleeping bag, bivy tent, camp stove and necessary supplies for a comfortable day/night bug out in it. (my internal frame pack covers the rest)
The only set back I have with the pack, is its lack of support structure on the hips. A lot of times for exercise I will weight the pack with ankle and arm weights when hiking, and because the pack is so small it does not have an adequate hip/waist support. I'm a pretty skinny guy, so when i go 40+ pounds it in, my sholders/neck start taking quite a bit of force. There is no way really to fit more in there, but hey, it's a good workout. I ordered the cheaperthandirt.com one to see how I liked it before i purchased a higher quality one, and I expected it to basically fall apart once I got it. I have been quite surprised what this pack as gone through and still held up. I would highly suggest it, because it is now my favorite backpack for weekend get aways, outdoors and the city, because of its versatility.

Now for some pictures:

The CTD Model:
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Some Hiking in Central California:
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What I have attached:

For all my survival gear; lighters, multi tool, emergency blanket/poncho, para chord etc....

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And i have this mounted on the bottom of the pack so i can reach behind my back and easily pull my knife out. Keeps from getting annoying on my leg when i am hiking.
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Sorry for lack of grammar and proofreading, I am winding down finals week. 2 tests to go tomorrow, and this is the only break im giving myself. Posts on Bladeforum.

Have a good day.
 
I want something tactical yet practical for keeping fishing gear in.

thanks for the input
 
I am leaning towards the Maxpedition Devildog Versipack since it’s a mediums size. I decided a back pack might be too big for fishing gear storage. But I still am open to any other options. Do any of you guys have the Maxpedition Devildog Versipack? Thanks very much
 
I thought of buying that in the first place, but then I release that it is selling at a much higher price than Blackhawk and therefore, I change over!
 
Do they have any fanny pack type bags? I looked but cant find any. The buttpacks look cool but do they just get attached with a belt, or do they also need the straps on top?
 
The blackhawk? They don't have fanny pack typr, all the have closet to it is the butt pack which you need a belt to attach to it!
 
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