'Scout' pack?

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Sufler

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Could anybody give me a short definition of what a 'scout' pack is? From my understanding it's a small backpack with enough essential gear for an over-nighter.

What do you use for a 'scout' pack? I was looking at the military Camelbak MULE 500 w/out using the water bladder. Any other recommendations?

Thank you.

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Gerber makes some nice small Hydration packs, I have the evader and I have to say it is nicely built. I find those small packs really tight even for single night out, but of course you can make it if you pack smart, and in summer it could be just ok I guess.
 
Look at the Scout pack by Duluth packs. It might be just what you want. The cost is $85 so it is not going to break the bank. Also it is so old timey looking.

Bryan
 
So, I'm assuming I got the definition right? I guess my Mountainsmith Tour lumbar pack pretty much qualifies too... except, of course, for the fact that it's not a backpack. :D

Duluth is nice looking... but the old-timey ain't exactly me (more general market civilian oriented). Btw, nice to see Nebraska represented - lived in Lincoln for quite a bit.

Kifary Scout? Kind of half-breed between a lumbar pack and backpack... interesting. Thanks for sharing.

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not familiar w/ that term per se, but much depends on your expectations for an overnight- if your talking a no frills (ie no sleeping bag) unexpected overnight you can get by w/ quite a small pack 1000 cu in (15 L) or less

if your looking for room for a sleeping bag, pad, etc then your probably going to have to get into a minimum of 1500 cu in + (25 L +)
 
LOl yea if the old timey look is not what you like then that scout pack from Duluth is out.
Yea I have lived in Lincoln also and in Omaha also. Mainly spent time south of Beatrice
near Diller and Odell.

Well I hope you find that scout pack you are wanting.

Bryan
 
When I think of a 'scout' pack, I think of something that will hold all the gear I need for one or two possible over nighters. Enough to carry the essentials and a few extra items like binocs, extra clothing etc.

I'd look at maxpedition's condor pack, falcon 2 pack, and pygmy falcon 2 if you want to go light. I have the pygmy falcon pack, and I've handled other maxpedition gear. MP makes veerry tough stuff. Not the cheapest packs, but I believe the quality more than makes up for the cost.
 
I use a rei flash 18. Weighs 10oz, you can cut off the waist and chest straps to ditch a few more oz. Has a hydration pouch that will hold any size camel back pouch up to 3ltrs, and 2 internal pockets. You can lace it with cord or rope, attach all kinds of crap to it, use it as a stuff sack, pillow, water container and so on. I like that its very simple and very light. Surprisingly it is also holds up well to abuse.

I have one ready to go at all times and another that I use for day / overnight hikes.

Oh yeah and they are hella cheap.
 
I'm making my own, got the pattern all drawn out for the leatherwork. It will be used with my bushcrafting daykit, a leather belt/bandoleer system with utility pouches and easy access sheaths for my tomahawks and knives.
 
PayetteRucker said:
I'm making my own, got the pattern all drawn out for the leatherwork. It will be used with my bushcrafting daykit, a leather belt/bandoleer system with utility pouches and easy access sheaths for my tomahawks and knives.
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Would love to see this as it develops. Good leatherwork is awesome. I cant justify the weight myself, and I have no skill in leather working. I do love looking at well thought out pieces. Someday when im crusty I want to build up a kit and hand make all the pieces, knives included.
 
Raidium said:
Would love to see this as it develops. Good leatherwork is awesome. I cant justify the weight myself, and I have no skill in leather working. I do love looking at well thought out pieces. Someday when im crusty I want to build up a kit and hand make all the pieces, knives included.
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me either, haha, that's what scraps are for. CricketDave is walking me through 90% of it so far, he also hooked me up with most of the necessary tools to get started.
 
I've tried most of the major brands in search of the "perfect" scout pack. The Kifaru and Badlands are bomb-proof. Both are very well made and well designed. What I didn't like about them was their weight when empty. I've settled on the Scout pack from Cabelas as a nice compromise between quality, comfort, and weight. I've been using it for 4 seasons now and really have no complaints. That said, I'm still half looking for a "perfect" day pack.
 
that cabelas pack looks interesting but not at $80. The simplicity of the flash pack being a glorified stuff sack is what sold me... well after the $25 pricetag. Its comfy if you pack it right but probably not near as durable, secure or organized as the cabelas or any other thick nylon pack.

Im also a fan of the gregory daypack series. heavier duty 420 and lots more comfortable. But priced high.

Probably the best daypack I ever had was one from Burton but they dont make them anymore. It was from their Ronin line. Solid black, and heavy duty made for backcountry ski / boarding. It was an awesome daypack for everything. They have a cascade now that is similar, but not the same fit. I lost it in a move and have hated myself since.
 
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