I am torn between 2 backpacks

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psy-ops

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my wife gave me a DANA designs 3000 cube olive green backpack. I love it

my BOB is in 2700 cube tactical tailor 3 day assault pack and a small fanny.

what is the problem you say, well everything is perfect in my BOB. weight distribution and plus I know the tactical tailor is a proven pack had it for 5-6 years been on many a trip with zero failure. plus it rides above the waist so I can wear a knife and my fanny pack which has my mini kit with me at all times.


The DANA is a lighter pack cause it is made of thinner material. plus it has a nice lumbar belt which makes knife carry difficult. I am sure it will last but it doesn't have the heft anf toughness of my 3 day assault pack. it also means I will have to attach my main cutting blade to the dana pack and also my mini kit which means if I lose my pack most of everything is gone.


I haven't bitched to my wife and I know I am being a little spoiled.

but what is a survivalist to do?
 
Thank her nicely, use your favourite pack when it's important and say the Dana is too good to ruin.
Or trade it in and buy her a present.
Or learn to love it :)
 
Chris, you might want a neck knife to go with your new pack. I don't care for neck knives much for every day carry, but with a pack they are the best option I have found. A sheath knife or evan a folding knife pouch get in the way of pack belts. The belt can also make it difficult to get at a knife in your pocket. You can attach your knife to your pack somewhere, but the problem is that you have to remove it and carry it one your person every time you take your pack off or risk not having it when you need it.
I have found that a neck knife must be light and reasonably flat. My favorite is my Spyderco Moran drop point with the tek-loc removed.
 
The neck knife is a good option.

I will make do and learn to love it. I'll have to go on a trip and test it out.
 
A neck knife is good, and that's what I usually do if I'm using a hipbelt [heavy loads] [although I have a bigger knife on my pack]. But you have to make sure the necker doesn't swing around too much, and there are several options for that. A shoulder harness like JSP is also an option. I haven't used mine for that, though. I do cold weather trips and it's not practical for me.
I love Niel Blackwood's smaller knives for neck knives. A little heavy, but that's how I like them.
 
I would work with the Dana. They make a really good pack. They are very comfortable for long hikes. It may grow on you. I think the neck knife and the Dana may be a good long range option.It should be guaranteed for life.
 
A good neck knife, and your pocket knives, of course, cover the cutting aspects. Here's an idea to carry your mini-kit with you as well. Get yourself a good shoulder bag, also called a mussete bag or possibles bag. Fill it with the contents of your present fanny pack, and wear it slung over your hip, so that it doesn't interfere with your pack. You could also add a slightly larger knife than your neck knife to the strap of your mussete bag. A USGI butt pack, with a double hook sling, makes a fine mussete bag. Small enough to carry easily, yet large enough to carry a good load.
 
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