Breathable backpacks?

Magnussen said:
Yes.... I`m gonna be that guy and offer up the ol`ALICE pack (w/frame) for your consideration. There is about a 2" gap between the pack and your back. Bye-Bye wet spot! you can get upgraded straps and hipbelts too. Worried about looking like a grunt?... spray paint it pink!

Rick
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I'll second Rick's suggestion. Alice pack as in a pack with external frame.
 
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Bushman5 said:
no i'm saying it doesn;t matter what you have on your back, your gonna sweat. Like another poster mentioned, a pack is a giant piece of insulation on your back. Adding mesh or air channels or exomesh bulges (like Dueter) will provide a sensation of "airflow" but in reality you are still sweating.
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I think all these brands only state that their backpacks are cooler, not that they will make you sweat less. Well, in reality you will sweat less, because if even only a part of your body is better cooled, that will imply in less sweating, even though it's not a big difference, but that's beside the point.

I see these packs as more comfortable to wear because you are cooler (or your back is cooler) compared to the normal "contact" backpacks. All in all, that's still a good plus when in hot climates.
 
Bushman5 said:
no i'm saying it doesn;t matter what you have on your back, your gonna sweat. Like another poster mentioned, a pack is a giant piece of insulation on your back. Adding mesh or air channels or exomesh bulges (like Dueter) will provide a sensation of "airflow" but in reality you are still sweating.

Pack manufactures need to design the backpad so it works in TANDEM with the wicking clothing your wearing. The clothes should wick moisture from the skin, into the base layer, then into the middle layer or outer layer, and finally, the pack material where it should rapidly evaporate.

I would love to see a system like that that would leave your skin/clothes dry rapidly even during heavy exertion. Not holding my breath.
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I hear what your saying, but I can say first hand that the fact that only about 20% of the pack is actually touching my back on my Z pack makes a very noticeable difference over the Kelty I was using before it. I don't think the OP is hoping to not sweat at all, just for it to be as minimal as possible...
 
remmmm said:
I hear what your saying, but I can say first hand that the fact that only about 20% of the pack is actually touching my back on my Z pack makes a very noticeable difference over the Kelty I was using before it. I don't think the OP is hoping to not sweat at all, just for it to be as minimal as possible...
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Correct, I'm pretty much set on using a pack I'm just looking for a brand that will be cooler to use. I'm going to have to check out REI and try on some Osprey's.
 
I have an Osprey Aether 70 and it does a nice job of creating airflow.
 
remmmm said:
Gregory Z packs :thumbup: I have the Z55 which is probably bigger then what you want, but they make smaller versions. The pack doesn't even touch your back except up high and right on your lumbar, makes a huge difference. I plan to get one of the smaller ones as well at some point. Osprey also makes packs with the same flow through design.
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I have this Z55 also and I love it. Super light, and helps keep some air flowing across the back.

I also have a Osprey Stratos 24 for day hikes or short overnights. It's even better at venting than the Z55 Gregory.
 
I've tried a lot of different internal frame packs and thus far the Osprey series (Atmos/Exos/others) that utilize the airspeed suspension have been the most breathable- one could argue that they aren't a internal frame pack- alloy frame w/ a tensioned mesh on it and the pack attached to it

your going to sweat in hot conditions, some do a better job of dissipating that sweat- Osprey being one of those
 
Another votr for Osprey here...Especially their Stratos series. Got an Stratos 34 myself and it does an excellent job at ventilating the back.

You can see the AirCore back here:

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I still use the Alice pack, It has always workded for me.

I guess I don't mind sweating when it's hot, that's expected.
 
I carry my Camelbak Hawg or Camelbak Alpine Explorer both have the same Air Director Back :thumbup::thumbup:
 
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