Ideas for an EDC pack?

Wow. Lots of great suggestions. Some I've read about and some new ones. Off to research more. Thanks for all the input. Much appreciated.
 
Lowe Alpine do some good packs, most people are more familiar with Lowe Pro camera bags, but their walking packs are very good. If you have an REI near you its worth looking at.
 
Yes decisions, decisions. Thanks for even more info. Much appreciated.
 
Rupestris said:
Mountainsmith Tour TLS is my everyday bag. Two pockets that will hold Nalgene 32oz bottles, a padded pocket that an iPad fits in, attachment points to add their Strapettes to wear it more like a backpack.

Not my photo.

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I'll add another plug for this one. I've carried mine up and down Mt. Washington a few times, in addition to less intensive, daily ventures. It should easily (and gracefully) carry the items you mention, with a couple other bonuses:

The Tour's wide (comfortable!) belt straps tuck into its side when not needed, so you can carry it with the top handles or use the detachable shoulder strap if wanted.

The optional Strapettes (sold as an add-on), as shown above are very helpful when the Tour is fully loaded (and for other adventures when pack balance is more crucial), but easily removable (or allowed to dangle) when not needed.

Also, the pack tightens down well, meaning, there's no extra slop when it isn't maxed out.

(Even when maxed out, the way the pack tightens down is a boon, but it's especially nice when you've taken out your extra layer or what have you, and can 'create' a slimmer bag profile on the fly.)

Having the weight and balance of the pack fall on my hips instead of hanging off my shoulders (which feels too soon like, hanging around my neck) makes a big difference to me, whatever the errand, as well as the additional comfort of not having a full-back pack. And, like I said above, the bag easily converts to a shoulder or hand-carry bag, depending on my needs.

I love mine.

~ P.
 
Macchina said:
In going to go another direction here. I'm a backpack border and have a definite favorite: my Makr Farm Ruck is incredible! Made in the USA of heavy canvas and thick Horoween leather. The bag has just enough pockets (including two side water bottle pockets that hold up to litter-sized aluminum water bottles, to small for Nalgenes) and is made extremely well. My wife and I only bright these backpacks when we lived in Europe for 4 months and used them almost every day. We hiked to the tops of mountains with them several times. They are extremely durable!

Make Farm Ruck: http://makr.com/farm-ruck-sack-tobacco-canvas-and-natural-horween-hs-leather

Lunch on the way up:


A flat section in the trail:


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That's a seriously nice looking backpack you've got there. All I've got is one of those cheap leather/canvas jobs that looks like Joel's in The Last of Us.
 
They are really not that expensive and will last a lifetime. I have a bin full of nice (Chinese made) backpacks from Gregory, Maxpedition, The North Face, etc. but I find the Makr backpacks are better designed for urban use and much better made than anything else I have. You truly get your money's worth.
 
Macchina said:
In going to go another direction here. I'm a backpack border and have a definite favorite: my Makr Farm Ruck is incredible! Made in the USA of heavy canvas and thick Horoween leather. The bag has just enough pockets (including two side water bottle pockets that hold up to litter-sized aluminum water bottles, to small for Nalgenes) and is made extremely well. My wife and I only bright these backpacks when we lived in Europe for 4 months and used them almost every day. We hiked to the tops of mountains with them several times. They are extremely durable!

Make Farm Ruck: http://makr.com/farm-ruck-sack-tobacco-canvas-and-natural-horween-hs-leather

Lunch on the way up:


A flat section in the trail:


And finally at the top:
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That is one nice looking backpack, I have to put it to consideration list. I myself am sort of tired of the generic molle back packs as they start to even swarm the mainstream markets. Everyhing is tactical! D:
 
Some suggestions: Kifaru Urban Zippy or the new Antero are nice and not too tactical. Very well made and probably a little out of your mentioned price range, but you will never look back and wonder about whether you got the best product. There is also the Mystery Ranch Hip Monkey, if you could do with a "fanny pack", that is probably around $60....also the ASAP and 3 DAP by Mystery Ranch...expensive but again, the absolute best stitched product. If you get these products in black they aren't too tactical looking.
 
Macchina said:
They are really not that expensive and will last a lifetime. I have a bin full of nice (Chinese made) backpacks from Gregory, Maxpedition, The North Face, etc. but I find the Makr backpacks are better designed for urban use and much better made than anything else I have. You truly get your money's worth.
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Thanks for the info. Will check into these more. Love the look and good to hear so many positive comments.
 
metal0321 said:
Some suggestions: Kifaru Urban Zippy or the new Antero are nice and not too tactical. Very well made and probably a little out of your mentioned price range, but you will never look back and wonder about whether you got the best product. There is also the Mystery Ranch Hip Monkey, if you could do with a "fanny pack", that is probably around $60....also the ASAP and 3 DAP by Mystery Ranch...expensive but again, the absolute best stitched product. If you get these products in black they aren't too tactical looking.
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Thanks I will check them out.
 
If you can find one, and like bit more rustic style, I highly recommend German army mountain jäger rucksack

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Best backpack I have ever owned. I bought mine 10eur back in the day in used condition. I wouldn't trade it to any packback no matter the price.

This military surplus store here sells them, but there is halt at the supply at the moment as Germany has apparently categorized military clothing and gear as "dangerous goods" or so do they claim.. :confused:

What is really absurd about this pack pack, is that I still haven't seen anything at this size category that I could justify buying over this. Only thing is that it's just not modern and does not have all those bells and whistles. It is quite simple, but I like it. No tacticool modularity and that jazz. Also the back is flat and hence does not breath. Also one super handy thing is that you can fold bundeswehr shooting pad to the inside back, giving super compact sleeping pad and added rigidity.

But DON'T mistake this to the Mil-Tec copy. Not the same thing.
 
adams-usmc said:
Just bought an Oakley Kitchen Sink that's pretty sweet. The smaller version is in your budget. I believe it's called the "Bathroom Sink". They're super rugged, but maybe a bit too "tactical" for your needs. Anyways, I enjoy mine. Happy hunting.
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I watched some reviews of a couple Oakley packs and I was very disappointed. Apparently the stitching is the weak point, the straps were literally separating from the pack, not a good characteristic. I was looking at an Oakley pack a while back but I will have to pass.
 
I like the look of that Mahr Farm Ruck Sack. They are a bit expensive for me, but I may just get one. I use the Rush 5.11 stuff mostly now depending and have several sizes and now they have gray which doesn't look as tactical. The one I choose depends on what I am carrying. I keep my laptop in the Messenger bag when I am on the road and it protects things adequately. Have a couple cheaper day packs that work.
 
I love my osprey talon 22 pack. It should meet all requirements. It is great for trips to amusement parks with the family or for day hikes alone. It probably won't handle more than an overnight (and that's pushing it). But it has been my edc bag for almost a year. Can't say enough good things. Be sure to get a large. The small/medium is pretty tight.
 
I'll second the Mountainsmith Tour. I've had mine for nearly 15 years, and I still carry it today. Durable zippers, plenty of pockets, and colorfast. I carry a book, an 8" tablet, some portable chargers, ear buds, water bottle, etc.

I have this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Mountainsmith...1435809829&sr=8-1&keywords=mountainsmith+tour

It's worth the click, anyway. Check it out.

It'll also save room in the budget for other goodies if you like.
 
I second the Tactical Tailor packs. However I'm a big fan of the sling pack. I love the easy on and off and quick access of the sling bag. And it has no outside labels announcing "GUN" or "Knife" inside. It's very subdued. It has become my man purse. I carry my gun, multi tool, my captains license, first aid kit, etc. you could add Camelbaks bottle holders to the outside. http://www.tacticaltailor.com/concealedcarryslingbag.aspx
 
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