OT-Backpack Question

[Triquetra]

Part of my problem is that I think big. It's hard to tell what size these packs are by the pictures and although I hope to work my way into longterm outings, the truth is that right now I'm just doing all day long hikes and with the family. However, I go prepared and take a lot of stuff-first aide kits, firestarter, emergency blankets, emergency food, extra knife (Khuk of course), etc. You can't be too prepared especially with the younguns along. I'm going to look into some of these other packs too.

 

[Spectre]

The HAWG is about the size of most backpacks, at least the ones kids use for school. The Talon will be a little bigger.

 

[Bri in Chi]

This thread illustrates perfectly why I hang out here. You guys jump in and share your expertise and opinions without reserve. Thank you. All of you.

 

[Yvsa]

Ps. Can anyone tell me how to show quotes in my replies. I've tried before and only got the word quote. It would make it a lot better to reply and give thanks for individual posts. Also, how do I show multiple quotes for replies.

Cuch, all you have to do is click on the "quote" link at the far right of the bottom of the post you want to quote. It is right next to the "edit" link where you go back to edit your own posts if need be.
In order to make multiple quotes you use the square brackets like this [ and put in {QUOTE=Yvsa} blah blah blah blah. And then end the quote with {/QUOTE} again in the square brackets like this [

You make multiple quotes by adding the brackets and the {QUOTE=cucharadedragon} and then end the quote using the square brackets [ with
{/QUOTE}

You can see what I mean by clicking on the "quote" link under this post. It will show the proper brackets and how they are laid out.
Hope this helps.

 

[Triquetra]

Cuch, all you have to do is click on the "quote" link at the far right of the bottom of the post you want to quote. It is right next to the "edit" link where you go back to edit your own posts if need be.
In order to make multiple quotes you use the square brackets like this [ and put in {QUOTE=Yvsa} blah blah blah blah. And then end the quote with {/QUOTE} again in the square brackets like this[

Thanks I'm going to give it a try.

[{QUOTE=Bri in Chi} This thread illustrates perfectly why I hang out here. You guys jump in and share your expertise and opinions without reserve.{/QUOTE}[

My sentiments exactly.



Yvsa, if you can, let me know what I am doing wrong. This is the same thing that happened the last time that I tried this. I don't get the inset box without all the programming language. I know that I am missing something simple.

Edit:
Checked to see what Cuch did wrong.

 

[Triquetra]

This thread illustrates perfectly why I hang out here. You guys jump in and share your expertise and opinions without reserve. Thank you. All of you.

Let's try it this way.

 

[Triquetra]

Let's try it this way.

Sorry to take up space with this. If there is a way to delete, please do.

You can see what I mean by clicking on the "quote" link under this post. It will show the proper brackets and how they are laid out.

Looks like I figured it out. Thanks for the help Yvsa!

 

[Yvsa]

Let's try it this way.

You got it Cuch! What you did wrong was you inserted, "Thanks I'm going to give it a try." before the {/Quote} and erased the {/QUOTE}
Then you did the same with Brian's post.

You have to have the end quote in order for it to work right.
You can insert what you want to say in the person's post you are quoteing but it won't make any sense. Always put what you have to say after the {/QUOTE} and then you'll be fine.

 

[Yvsa]

Sorry to take up space with this. If there is a way to delete, please do.

Looks like I figured it out. Thanks for the help Yvsa!

Yup, you got it. We'll leave it up just in case someone else needs the info. Congrats Cuch!!!!

 

[Pan Tau]

I use a German Military Rucksack (Mountain-troops) if it´s not for too long and if it will get dirty (my tours to and into the caves...). I use a 70 liter normal trecking backpack (Tatonka) on longer tours and divide the large inner space (has packs to the left, the right, in the flap and the sleeping-bag-compartment) with bags of different colours.

Have a look at some of the outdoor photographer´s rucksacks. Lots of small pouches and compartments for filters, lenses, zooms etc - and some of the packs are quite large and rugged.

Andreas

 

[hollowdweller]

I have a Camelbak Hawg. It's a nice pack for day hiking or something but that's about it. Just the sleeping bag would almost fill it up. Also I think a lot of loops to lash stuff to is neat, but depending on how you balance the stuff it makes it a lot harder to carry.

My favorite back for up to about a week is my Kelty External frame 4300 cu in. :thumbup: It has lots of external pockets and I can get about anything I need in it. It also has loops for the tent on top, I can put my trail pad on the frame on the bottom, and there is a pocket on the inside where I put my silverware and plate and some food prep stuff.

 

[jamesraykenney]

I've often used the MULE while hunting- it's big enough to carry a book, binocs, a few extra rounds of ammo, extra flashlight, watch cap, snack, and gloves.

I've had the HAWG since mid-03. It's big enough to carry enough books for about 3 classes, plus a snack and extra pens, or big enough to carry a change of clothes, small towel, and hygiene items (plus the reservoir, of course). The HAWG is a good carry-on bag, with room for your toiletries, extra socks and such, a book and computer, and a candy bar. It's a good daypack.

If you might want a *little* more than that, you may want the Talon. It's big enough to carry enough for 2-3 days in an emergency (depending on what you pack), while not being excessively large.

The BFM and Motherlode are starting to get into "serious" pack range...

J

Wow, the Talon is 'interesting'... But I mean that in a GOOD way...
I do not think I have ever seen anything remotely like it...
I would HAVE to see one in person before buying it, but now I REALLY want to...

AS for as "serious' packs go, I do not think you can go wrong with Kifaru.
They make some of the nicest packs I have even seen, and they have a cargo hauler that can attach to the back of the pack so you can call things without leaveing your pack behind(this is for the people that are built like Arnie!).

If you carry a long gun with you, they are the only way to go!

They are expensive, but built to last and have a LOT of options!
I have heard nothing bad about them(well, except that they are expensive and a bit heavy because of how overbuilt they are).

They have everything from little day packs with 900ci all the way up go big cargo haulers with 7,500ci!!!

You can even piggyback the small ones onto the larger ones!!!

They also have a civilian designs also, for those that do not need to attachment points...

F.Y.I. I do NOT work for them!... I am just hopping that if I get enough people to buy them, that they will send me a EMR for free!

 

[Triquetra]

I've heard a lot of good things about the Kifaru packs. I didn't like them at first because they kind of look like a sack. However, I guess with all the attachments and pockets available, internal and external, this is kind of what I was asking for. I would have to take out a second mortgage to afford to get a setup together though. Definitely seems to offer a lot of flexibility.

 

[SASSAS]

At 7500 ci, I hope that guy on his back is an orthopedic surgeon...

Love the holster for a PSL though....definitely worth the price of admission. :thumbup:

 

[namaarie]

Military packs are awesome, but a nice, civilian internal frame pack is simply unbeatable for heavy trail use. So much more comfortable. And if organization is your concern, then get lots of stuff sacks, which weigh practically nothing. A lot less than molle gear, anyhow! And at the end of the day, you won't have to unravel the mess that is your spine before you go to bed. A definite plus!

Nam

 

[Triquetra]

Military packs are awesome, but a nice, civilian internal frame pack is simply unbeatable for heavy trail use. So much more comfortable.

Nam

Your read my mind. That was the next question that I was wondering about. Reasearching the packs, I was wondering if a pack designed to be worn all day specifically for the purpose of hiking would be better for my purposes than one designed more for military use. However, aren't some of these packs, like say a Camelbak, basically the same design with a little camo or od covering added.

 

[Nasty]

I *much* prefer to carry freeze-dried or even MRE's over fresh...

 

[jamesraykenney]

I *much* prefer to carry freeze-dried or even MRE's over fresh...

 

[jamesraykenney]

Military packs are awesome, but a nice, civilian internal frame pack is simply unbeatable for heavy trail use. So much more comfortable. And if organization is your concern, then get lots of stuff sacks, which weigh practically nothing. A lot less than molle gear, anyhow! And at the end of the day, you won't have to unravel the mess that is your spine before you go to bed. A definite plus!

Nam

That is one of the reasons that I was looking at Kifaru...
I have heard that they make some of the most comfortable heavy load packs made... They make civilian packs also, they are just a lot less modular, but they seem to have the same frame.
They also make the point that you do not want MUCH padding one the straps...
And that seems to fall right in my my (limited) experence.