hiking/backpacking pack

GREGORY PALISADE!!! I've had mine for years and it carry's upwards of 65lbs "comfortably".
 
lol so many recomendations thank you everyone and for thoes who asked for what im doing to help narrow it down im hicking the inca trail in peru with my archaeology class i will be carrying around 10 lbs in tools and 35 pound in gear. we to the best of my knowlege will be traviling between several base camps and we are going in june for 35-37 days
 
So do you carry your own food or do these base camps have all that equipment and supplies? How big of tools?
 
seanystrangle said:
we will cary two - three days of food at a time and the tools are just basicly little picks brushes and a very small hammer
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How do you carry your tools? I am asking because if you do not have them in a container/case of their own you may want to consider a pack that will help you organize your tools, or at least something that has a break away organizer.
 
I have a Kelty Redwing 3100. Great pack and put together well. Found a good review for it on YouTube.
 
So the tools, two-three days of food, toiletries, various personal items, your clothes (how many changes?)

So far sounds like any pack between 3,000-4,000 cu. in. would work, just need to find one that will fit you and feel comfortable.

Anything else significant to add to your packing list? Any idea how far between base camps?
 
Best thing is to go to a good outdoor outfitter with Knowledgeable sales people and get them to fit up and adjust several different packs for you. They can load it up to your approximate weight requirements and you can walk around for a while with it. What may be perfect for one person may be torture for another. A bad-fitting pack can turn a great trip into an endurance test in a hurry. Good luck.

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Cpl Punishment said:
Kifaru Zulu:
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A G1 like in the pic is in your price range:
http://www.kifaru.net/MGzulu.htm
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That yours ? Nice I like Kirafu. The rugged modular packs are for me.:thumbup:
 
Yep, it's mine.

Haven't taken any recent pics, but I wrapped up the straps with some web dominators from Supply Captain.

I hemmed and hawed a long time about getting that pack, but it turned out to be everything I hoped it'd be.
 
333rm said:
Go with one of the Maxpedition ones.
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Maxpedition does not make a pack with a good enough suspensions system to support the load of a multi day pack IMO.


Also personally i would look into a pack in the 3000-4000 size range. Look at what you have for a sleep system and if oyu want your sleeping bag in or outside your bag things like that.
 
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KenM K said:
Maxpedition does not make a pack with a good enough suspensions system to support the load of a multi day pack IMO.


Also personally i would look into a pack in the 3000-4000 size range. Look at what you have for a sleep system and if oyu want your sleeping bag in or outside your bag things like that.
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Ditto. Good for EDC or daypack at the most IMO.
 
no matter what you choose, I would highly recommend you go to a store and try the pack with actual weight in it. A super well made pack, that costs a ton of money, may never fit you right or be comfortable.

I have used my Kelty the past 10 years or so. Does fine. However, it is not as comfortable as other higher end packs.
 
If you want a good everyday pack that will last forever, try a Maxpedition or an Eagle IIIA.
 
thank you everyone and yeah we have two stores here one is rockymountain discount sports and the other is sportsmans wearhouse but from what friends have told me neither have very many packs :/
 
Cpl Punishment said:
Yep, it's mine.

Haven't taken any recent pics, but I wrapped up the straps with some web dominators from Supply Captain.

I hemmed and hawed a long time about getting that pack, but it turned out to be everything I hoped it'd be.
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Is you belt a padded Omni or non padded. How much weight do you carry? If it's padded does it tuck well? I'm deciding on a padded or non padded belt still.
 
If you don't mind a bit of a drive, you might want to check out the Sierra Trading Post Flagship store in Cheyenne. You'd have a hard time beating their deals.
 
ironmike86 said:
Is you belt a padded Omni or non padded. How much weight do you carry? If it's padded does it tuck well? I'm deciding on a padded or non padded belt still.
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It's unpadded.
I usually don't carry a lot of weight, 45 pounds or so for a week.
But when I first got it, I filled it with filled water canteens -- I think it came in at 70 or 80 pounds -- and did 12 miles with it. My legs hurt, but my back was fine, and the unpadded belt wasn't uncomfortable.

Interesting thing, I don't know if all backpacking packs are like this, but if you have the suspension set up right, with just the waistband on, the pack wil stay mostly upright, even without using the shoulder straps. Really the only pressure on the straps is on the front of the shoulders holding the pack against my back.
 
I used a Gregory Z65 most of last season. Got it new from an outdoor store for under $300. Super huge and very comfortable, even with upwards of 50 lbs. I almost got a comparable Dueter for even less scratch but the Gregory won me out. Def try to go somewhere that you can try them on loaded up. Most good outdoor stores will have sandbags or phone books layin near the packs, load one up, with the boots you intend to wear, and walk around the store for half an hour. The Dueter and the Gregory felt the same to me at first but at about 20 min. I could definately tell that the Gregory carried better, for me. Everyone is different. I can't stress this enough, a day with an ill fitting pack is murder.
 
JRB said:
If you don't mind a bit of a drive, you might want to check out the Sierra Trading Post Flagship store in Cheyenne. You'd have a hard time beating their deals.
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lol i didnt even know that was in Cheyenne but yeah i thnik i might do that now that i know its there thank you:)
 
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