Which Pack for 2 Day Hike?

Two day either should cover you... Depending on how light you travel. One thought, it's easier to yank some cinch straps down, than to tie more crap on a smaller bag. I tend to go slightly bigger than I think I'd need.
 
I personally think you should go for more of a backpacking type pack if it more than an overnight. I know lots of people here love their maxpeditions and nothing against them, but for longer trips I would go with something from osprey or black diamond or northface. However these will more expensive but can be used for much longer treks.

But if you are set on those two I would get the condor. I watched a youtube video of the pygmy falcon and its really small for anything more than a day hike.

Hope that helps and enjoy your trip
 
s12.aaxtell said:
I personally think you should go for more of a backpacking type pack if it more than an overnight. I know lots of people here love their maxpeditions and nothing against them, but for longer trips I would go with something from osprey or black diamond or northface. However these will more expensive but can be used for much longer treks.

But if you are set on those two I would get the condor. I watched a youtube video of the pygmy falcon and its really small for anything more than a day hike.
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From the two you posted i'd rather go with the Maxpedition Pygmy Falcon II Backpack for a 2 day trip. For anything longer you'd want a proper bag like S12.aaxtell mentioned. The Maxpedition Condor-2 bag seems very bulky and when filled would really throw off your balance. You usually want a slim/tall shape to provide proper balance, last thing you'd want to do is trip and sprain your ankle on a 3 day outing.

Another cheap but very strong and durable bag would be the BCB 25L daypack.
 
I think the Pygmy Falcon II is a good dayhike pack but for 2-3 days I would go with a pack that has a good padded hip belt. I would recomend taking a look at something from Granite Gear, Osprey or The North Face. I buy most of my backpacking packs at REI.

www.rei.com
 
I have the second bag your listed the condor 2. I use mine mainly to carry my 3 gun gear but I am planning on using it for a few camping trips in the future. The bag is very comfortable even if you are carrying 40 plus pounds in it. When you do have it loaded down it is hard to get on just like any other type of heavy pack but it balances out nicely. It has two different straps on the front of it. One on your waist and one for your chest. I like this bag a lot because of the comfort and because of how much gear I can get into it.
 
AZWaterRat said:
for 2-3 days I would go with a pack that has a good padded hip belt. www.rei.com
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best bit of info offered so far...

only thing i would add is try it out on some single day hikes first, see if it works for you, before heading out for more than a day. i've had some packs that just fit me awful and woulda been a serious hindrance on multiple day hike
 
http://www.trailspace.com/gear/gregory/um21-backpack/ these are making it to surplus dealers lately. i found one for 120 bucks shipped for a friend.... the DoD expense rate was over 2000 per unit. apprently....

the way its loaded out you could drop a few componets and have a fine 3 day set up.. or a good week long set up.

becareful of over packing ... i have seen people with 7500 cuin bags for a 3 day trip... thats a lotta extra gear..... and a lotta extra stuff to hump
 
I would add the (regular) Falcon II to your choices...the Pygmy does look very small for what you want it for.

I think the Falcon II could be an option for you.
 
I was thinking Falcon II also. I had about decided on a Pygmy, but I think it's a little small for what I want.
 
Ive got the Facon II and love it..what wont fit in it..gets strapped on it..It is a small pack though. It will work for me but your mileage may vary.
 
http://milspecmonkey.com/weargear/packsbags/290-camelbak-trizip

this is the one i recently picked up
main selling point for me
is the mystery ranch harness/waist system

and the molle system
which makes this quite possible for much longer voyages
one thing-it is indeed a bit heavier than a comparably size osprey
but much more versatile

a bit pricier than the bags yr looking at
and water bladder versus water bottles is certainly a personal preference

used it the week between xmas n new yrs and really found it amazingly comfortable
and tho i try not to overpack i tend to....
even with the 100 oz of water(about 6 lbs)
the harness system set up for my dimensions was barely noticeable.

the pix in this review dont give a good perspective on bag size.
this guy must be rather short
im 5'9" and its seems quite a bit smaller to me
rests squarely on my hips and the shoulder straps are loose and dont pull on my back
the harness system can be adjusted to yr height/torso length

did get it off ebay
found it for $180 shipped
in basic black
really digging this pack
and really looking forward to more days in the woods with it

sort of a pack hound here
and have closets full of em
from many yrs of backpacking
and using em on the bike
always looking for the "perfect" bag for any given application
so have tried lots
this one is, for me, about as good as it gets
 
I had every bag of maxpedition and now i have the sitka it's great for 2 day trips
 
I just got a Condor 2 and like the versatility. I have added pouches to the sides, front and bottom for more capacity if needed. I'm tall and the pack is short so I can strap on a pad or small sleeping roll to the bottom of the bag and still have room to add a fanny/buttpack (Max. Proteus Versipack) to my waist for even more versatility in the field. For a day trip I'll strip it down and go pack or versipack only.

My only complaint was the straps and waist belt. Put together well but didn't measure up to my Blackhawk straps and the belt doesn't even come close. I do believe they will get the job done though.

Modularity is very important to me as I do not want to have to buy a new bag for every occasion. Overall, very satisfied for the money spent.
 
Do it like a real survivor, go with just water, a knife, and a fire rod. really rough it, you'll feel awesome and when you get back you'll appreciate those "comforts of home" a little more. We can do those things down here because the temps dont get so frigid.
 
go with condor. i had a pygmy and then i sent it back and bought a condor, the pygmy is nice but tiny
 
creolescorpion said:
Do it like a real survivor, go with just water, a knife, and a fire rod. really rough it, you'll feel awesome and when you get back you'll appreciate those "comforts of home" a little more. We can do those things down here because the temps dont get so frigid.
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Same here in Texas. Most of my outdoor excursions have taken place with no more than a sleeping bag on a rope sling with necessities rolled up in it, water, a knife and or gun depending if I brought any food or not.

With that being said, I have obtained alot of new and useful gear after joining this site last year. :cool:
 
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