Daypack advice needed

jackncoke

jackncoke

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I need some advice for a new daypack. I have several camelbacks. I love them, but the only issue is that when they are full with water, it takes up so much space in the main compartment. Sooo..I'm looking for something fairly compact, durable, and that has nalgene holders instead. I was really looking at the maxpedition line. Mainly the jumbo versipack and devildog waistpack. I'm used to backpacks though and I'm not sure how I'd like the gearsling or waistpack feel. Let me know if you've used these and what you think. Also...are there any other similar companies with good durable products I should be looking at?
 
I just got back from a day hike with my camelback and have the same issues. I own the maxpedition sabercat and find its real good as a BoB bag, but to use on a trail with people makes me look a bit like a mall ninja..
I'm going to be using my Dakine sports pack from now on "tourists trails" it will alow me to carry the platypus and have enough room for extra gear, spare shirt etc...
 
I love the Jumbo! It rides perfect on me. It has a velcro strap for your belt so there is little sway if your going up or down steep slopes.
 
i use a vaude day pack for out on the trails.

i own 3 different sizes of this pack, a 30+5, 50+5 and a 70+10

all have survived extensive use and show no signs of damage. the 70 was taken on a 2.5 month backpacking trip on the east coast of australia and held up nicely.

i also like how there is a space between the backpack and your back so that air can pass between the two. it helps keep your back cool and keeps you from sweating too much.

www.vaude.com

check them out. :)
 
jackncoke said:
I need some advice for a new daypack. I have several camelbacks. I love them, but the only issue is that when they are full with water, it takes up so much space in the main compartment. Sooo..I'm looking for something fairly compact, durable, and that has nalgene holders instead. I was really looking at the maxpedition line. Mainly the jumbo versipack and devildog waistpack. I'm used to backpacks though and I'm not sure how I'd like the gearsling or waistpack feel. Let me know if you've used these and what you think. Also...are there any other similar companies with good durable products I should be looking at?
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I have the Maxpedition Versipack Jumbo and Devildog. I love the Jumbo but most of the time, I need a bit more room. I'm outdoors a lot in the fall and winter, and I'm a heavy perspirer. I need enough room to carry the layer of clothing I take off when climbing/hiking. The Devildog holds more than the Jumbo and has the water bottle holders you want. It's big and if you load it up I think it's a little too heavy to wear as a lumbar pack. I've used mine mostly with the shoulder strap.

I like the Falcon II daypack from Maxpedition. It can hold a hydration bladder (I have a 3l Hydrostorm in mine). It doesn't have water bottle pockets but I did add a small Maxpedition Rollypoly pouch to one side for times when I'd rather use a single water bottle instead of the bladder.

When I need more space, I use a now-discontinued Blackhawk X4 OPSEC. It has a 3l bladder AND dual water bottle/canteen pouches. You may still be able to find one at a good price. I think L.A. Police Gear has them at closeout prices.

There are so many high-quality packs and bags to choose from these days, it's hard to pick just one... I'm beginning to amass quite a collection of bags, daypacks and backpacks. I just need more time off to use them all!

Good luck with your choice,
desmobob
 
Search around for the Maxpedition Falcon Pygmy II...it's a small pack that you can carry two water bottles in the outside side pouches or you a Camelback bladder (need to put a grommet hole in it though) and still have plenty of room for your bare essentails.

ROCK6
 
I second the Falcon Pygmy II. It's one of the best designed small packs on the market, IMO.
 
Thanks guys, the pygmy falcon II is definitely on the list as well....Decisions decisions....too much gear, too little time and money. I think I've ruled out the lumbar packs. I just might have to get a jumbo and a falcon to decide for myself....
 
Less tactical I know, but if you are looking for durability and good suspension, I recommend Arcteryx RT25 or RT35. Despite its small size it is designed to carry quite a big load. Arcteryx new cragging backpack, Miura, has similar features plus panel opening, but lacks a Nalgene holder. Other quality backpacks to check out are Osprey packs and Gregory packs.

//Rickard//
 
Yeah, I don't necessarily want or like the tactical look, but I do like the thicker more durable material offered by those companies such as maxpedition. I should consider the extra weight it adds though too!
 
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