True North Packs?

dougo83

dougo83

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dougo83 said:
I know there was a thread about a True North pack, but I could not find anything about their products in general. I am looking into getting one of their rigs and was wondering if anyone here had any experience with them. Here are the ones I have in mind:

http://www.truenorthgear.com/product_detail.php?path=5&p_id=34

http://www.truenorthgear.com/product_detail.php?path=3&p_id=30

http://www.truenorthgear.com/product_detail.php?path=3&p_id=175

Let me know what y'all think...
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Toucan Oasis said:
Buy a Badlands hip rig.
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:confused::confused::confused:
 
My friend bought one and I thoroughly examined it before giving the thumbs up on it. She backpacked across Europe with it and found it to be very comfortable and durable.

They make quality products, but their snob appeal is low (plenty of non-outdoorsmen buying their stuff).
 
Those are neat, and very practical. Sportsman's Guide had a US surplus thing similar to that setup that I almost purchased. I liked that it rides low on the back.
 
SpookyPistolero said:
I liked that it rides low on the back.
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I have a Mountain Hardware pack that is very similar to these—a waist pack with shoulder straps. I used it for a while but figured I'd just as soon carry a small day pack if I'm going to have shoulder straps anyway. I also don't like most waist packs because those side mounted bottle pockets interfere with my natural arm swing. I have a 30" waist. The bottles might not get in the way for someone wider than me. I just think small day packs are more comfortable. That's me, though. I'm curious about why others like waist packs with straps over a small day pack. Sweat? Freer arm motion?
 
Scott Free said:
I have a Mountain Hardware pack that is very similar to these—a waist pack with shoulder straps. I used it for a while but figured I'd just as soon carry a small day pack if I'm going to have shoulder straps anyway. I also don't like most waist packs because those side mounted bottle pockets interfere with my natural arm swing. I have a 30" waist. The bottles might not get in the way for someone wider than me. I just think small day packs are more comfortable. That's me, though. I'm curious about why others like waist packs with straps over a small day pack. Sweat? Freer arm motion?
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I had a mountain hardware pack also. Brought it back. It seemed like a durable pack but if I was going to use shoulder straps in a heavily loaded pack I figured I would just us a backpack.

KR
 
Scott Free said:
I have a Mountain Hardware pack that is very similar to these—a waist pack with shoulder straps. I used it for a while but figured I'd just as soon carry a small day pack if I'm going to have shoulder straps anyway. I also don't like most waist packs because those side mounted bottle pockets interfere with my natural arm swing. I have a 30" waist. The bottles might not get in the way for someone wider than me. I just think small day packs are more comfortable. That's me, though. I'm curious about why others like waist packs with straps over a small day pack. Sweat? Freer arm motion?
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I went the waist pack/shoulder strap route for my SAR set up. I sweat profusely. Although I prefer wearing vests, when in the bush they are just too hot. Plus the waist packs keep the weight even more centered over your body's natural balance point when off-trail and scrambling. I admit that many daypacks are simpler and/or quicker getting off and on but I'll live with that inconvenience. It works for me, even though I am in the minority with the group I normally work with.
 
Eyegor said:
Plus the waist packs keep the weight even more centered over your body's natural balance point when off-trail and scrambling.
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I use a wildland fire pack for my SAR pack too, largely for that reason. It's also less likely to get snagged when going through brush and thickets of saplings. I keep getting asked if it's comfortable because it rides so low... yes! Not to mention this pack carries more weight than the normal pack I use for recreational backpacking... handy when it's time to lug a rescue rope or other extra gear up the trail.

True North makes good stuff, but I prefer Nimrod's offerings. They have heavier duty construction, which is good considering the amount of abuse my gear gets on callouts.
 
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