buttpack reccomndations

What size are you looking for? I know you said "large" but that means different things :D

Maxpedition makes the Proteus for a very good price, but it might not be big enough for you. Although the advantage of that type of pack is that you can continually add on it for different needs.

While not a butt pack, I think the Maxpedition Monsoon Gearslinger is a neat idea. I am curious if anyone has an experience using that one.

B
 
I have two of the Devil Dogs and love them for light bags. Plenty of opportunity to add pouches as needed & I have a Baby Condor that can be worn a little high above the 'Dog.

2Door
 
Maxpedition Devil Dog holds a good amount of stuff. I own one and like it a lot. I would have to say that if I didn't buy it on clearence I would have been going for the Sabercat. That buttpack looks great. I like the way the top opens up to get to the contents. On the Devil Dog the front kind fold outward toward you and makes it difficult at time to get to your gear.

I am setting up my Devildog with a set of shoulder straps to make it into a modular backpack of sorts for 2-3 day overnighters. I am going to affix my bedroll and any extra gear to the straps. I will post pictures when I get it finished up.

Paul
 
There's one of these guys if you want to try it out on a budget:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/MOLLE302-1.html
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Mountainsmith make two larger lumbar packs, the "Day" which is listed at 854 cubic inches and the "Tour" that is listed at 488 cubic inches. The nice thing about both of these is they can handle 2 32 oz Nalgene style bottles in the side pockets.
 
RogerC said:
Mountainsmith make two larger lumbar packs, the "Day" which is listed at 854 cubic inches and the "Tour" that is listed at 488 cubic inches. The nice thing about both of these is they can handle 2 32 oz Nalgene style bottles in the side pockets.
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I actually have the "Tour." I like it quite a bit, and it is very comfortable.
 
Maxpedition has some DD on sale now for 67.00-- I bought one at LAPOLICEGEAR for 39.00 when they clearanced them and one elsewhere on clearance for 50.00. Not so big you cannot combine them with a small upper pack or modular vest- maybe drop leg panel or just add a pouch or two to the belt. Then again, you could strip it down in minutes for a quick trip.

2Door
 
battle lab makes a great one.originally designed for medics.i like the spec-ops brand one also.of coarse the kifaru one estela has is top notch.

some seem to heavy or weighted down not to use some sort of suspenders to hold it up and steady in place
 
I go along with Spooky's recommendation. Great packs for the little bit of money spent.
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I picked up a Maxpedition DevilDog on clearance from somewhere for cheap. I like the extra volume it offers over the Gregory model I used to use, as well as the webbing to add some additional pouches/accessories. The only drawback I've found to the DevilDog is that most of the extra volume is up above the belt, so if you load it up full and heavy, it wants to tilt out.

I think I carry it as often with the shoulder strap as I do with the waist belt.

Like the other Maxpedition gear I own (Jumbo Versipack, Falcon II pack, various accessories), it is bomb-proof and well thought out. I love their stuff.

Stay sharp,
desmobob
 
desmobob said:
...The only drawback I've found to the DevilDog is that most of the extra volume is up above the belt, so if you load it up full and heavy, it wants to tilt out.

I think I carry it as often with the shoulder strap as I do with the waist belt.
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Use the shoulder strap and the belt when it's loaded up. The little extra support from the strap will really help stabilize the bag. It also allows you to get into the bag without taking it completely off. Just open the belt and swing it around on the strap.
 
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Here is my current day hike setup.
Maxpedition SaberCat with 10x4 water carrier and Blackhawk suspenders.
The knife is a BRKT Aurora. It is zip tied to a malice clip.
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This kit includes rain gear, a stove and a pot. With the addition of a tarp and some food it is ready for an overnighter.
 
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