Which Pack for 2 Day Hike?

When we camp down here in the swamp to hunt we bring a tarp and string it up between trees to keep moisture off us and use sleeping bags. Other than that I take a knife, a rifle, my glock 30 and a lighter.
 
Whatever you get make sure it will fit all your gear and has a good waist belt. 2-3 days depending on what you carry you may have alot. Whats you budget?
 
How many miles are you looking to actually be hiking over this period, because it makes a big difference?
 
Spenceds said:
How many miles are you looking to actually be hiking over this period, because it makes a big difference?
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I agree if you are going heavy and far I would look at other packs than Maxpedition. IMO For overnight maybe 2 nights but three. I think you would want a bigger pack if you are carrying everything =food,clothes ,water,shelter ect.. unless you plan on being a little rough. Unless you are driving and camping 100ft from the car :)
 
I love my maxpedition packs, thou I don't have the pygmy or the falcon II anymore, I still use my typhoon and monsoon packs daily. That being said, I wouldn't use either as my 2-3 day pack for overnights. There are many packs out there that have a better fit. Not as pulletproof as maxpedition, not nearly as tough, but the packs themselves are far more comfortable.

To date my favorite pack for overnighters in the bush is a simple US Army 3 day assault pack. Big and roomy enought to take my gear (plus some), good sized hydro bladder pocket, and very tough. Larger then either of the maxpedition packs, for sure, but not nearly as costly (mine was $39 shipped, new off fleaBay). Decently comfortable shoulder straps, and waistbelt (which can be padded if you want). While I have maxpedition, ems, lowe and a number of other packs to choose from, the US Army pack seems to be the best fit so far.

Keep in mind that if you get a decent internal frame pack, you can bend the stays in it to match the shape of your back, making it much more comfortable for walking in the bush. Just a suggestion, but I think long term you'll be happier to go to someplace like EMS and walk in and try the packs out before jumping on a maxpedition.
 
I know this doesnt answer your question, but I also would go with a pack that is dedicated and made for backpacking. My wife and I do quite a few weekend trips in WV every year, and even with a dedicated pack, I still get really sore hips and back. IMO, I would not want to be out there with a pack that is more or less meant for day hiking. I own a Kelty I bought at REI PGH. I like internal frames- the external one I had was really noisy and could drive you crazy listening to it smack around for hours on end.
 
FALCON II, I'm very satisfied with mine. My wife calls it a big man purse...I tell her I can survive with my purse...HAHA.:)
 
IMHO there is not enough info provided to make a accurate decision. We need to know if you pack light or heavy. Do you eat noodles, or do you pack a Coleman 2 burner stove with you. Do you plan on using a tarp or tent? How much ground do you plan on covering? There are a lot of variables that will affect you dramatically if you don't pick the proper gear.

Personally, I have 4 bags, all of which serve different purposes.

1) "Personals" bag which is nothing more than a Frost River satchel bag, or "murse". I keep the basics in it and carry it when walking around on the property or taking a little walk in the woods.

2) Camelbak HAWG is my day hike/geocache/carry-on bag. For the most part I keep the basics in it plus some snacks, water, tp, and anything that the family may need.

3) Camelbak Motherlode (older version) is my tarp and/or warm weather overnight bag. I have finally figured out what I need and what I don't need when it comes to staying in the woods overnight. I can use this bag when I am packing light as it does have a waist belt of sort and is comfortable and big enough to use for a overnighter.

4) Kifaru Zulu is going to be my tent and cold weather bag (I haven't had the chance to use it yet). This pack isn't huge but I feel that it is big enough to handle my gear when expanded out, but can be cinched down fairly small for when I have a lighter load.



Now I am not saying that you need multiple bags right off the bat, I am just saying that you need to determine how you will really be using it, and what you will be putting in it. If I could only have one bag right now, I would opt for the bigger bag because it will handle the loads better. With that being said, in my humble opinion, there are better options out there for the money.

Here's an option. http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___90288
 
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