Packs

[Irukanji]

What type of pack do you have, and what do you like most about it?

My pack is a Black Wolf "Cedar Breaks" 55 litre pack. Best thing about it is the straps are well padded so they dont cut into you. It has both a waist strap and chest strap, removable day pack(which ill remove the straps on soon), compression straps(helps keep everything from moving about), and it was relatively cheap(~$190/aus).

Compared to my old pack, 20kg feels like nothing. Going to take it for a test as soon as the weather starts cooling down.

[Kwinnie Bogan]

I have a Black Wolf 35 litre day pack which is easily the best pack I've ever owned in every single respect. I might come back and write some more about it, but the best features apart from excellent comfort even with insanely heavy loads and very durable materials & construction is the motherfucking zippers. Big fat indestructable zippers with big teeth that never get jammed or break or fuck up. A lot of people have 'adventure gear' and day packs where I live (a bunch of reasons why), but most people choose Caribee. I rekon it's only because it's a big name, and that Black Wolf packs are even better (and don't look as shit).

[Sybil]

I've got the Haglöfs OXO 75L. Once you're planning on going away for longer then a couple of days this is really the required space you need.

The best thing about this backpack is probably how comfortable it is. the shoulder straps are well padded so they don't cut into your shoulders once you get a heavy load.
The waistband is broad enough so the weight is more equally divided over your waist so you can carry it for a longer time.
It also has a rain cover hidden at the bottom of it which, is something you definitely want if you're planning on doing alot of hiking.
Also the zipper that runs al the way down the backpack enables you to get stuff that you put in the bottom of the backpack without having to take everything out of it.

http://www.haglofs.se/prd/visaprod.asp?id=1176&CatNr=366&CatNr2=&xCatNr=&nid=782&lang=en&Q=&Str=&show=&ak=880&iac=2791&EB=&nid2=880#prd

http://www.haglofs.se/resurs/ImgWriter.asp?BildTyp=PRDM&ID=2791&BildStrl=250

[AtrainV]

This is the pack I have:

http://highsierrasport.com/Images/TR102_03_full.jpg

It's the High Sierra Railpass.

I like it especially for the detachable day-pack which is very convenient when you're staying in a location for a few days, but don't want to lug all your stuff around, yet you don't want to bring more than one backpack on your trip.

The one downside is that it does not fit most carry-on restrictions, so if you don't want to check any bags, you'll have to go for something smaller.

It's been great for my trips in SE Asia because I rarely take a trip with connecting flights, and I try to avoid checking luggage when I have connecting flights.

Here are the specs:

http://highsierrasport.com/Item?number=TR102&lang=en

[Sybil]

This is the pack I have:

http://highsierrasport.com/Images/TR102_03_full.jpg

It's the High Sierra Railpass.

I like it especially for the detachable day-pack which is very convenient when you're staying in a location for a few days, but don't want to lug all your stuff around, yet you don't want to bring more than one backpack on your trip.

The one downside is that it does not fit most carry-on restrictions, so if you don't want to check any bags, you'll have to go for something smaller.

It's been great for my trips in SE Asia because I rarely take a trip with connecting flights, and I try to avoid checking luggage when I have connecting flights.

Here are the specs:

http://highsierrasport.com/Item?number=TR102&lang=en

I can't find the capacity of the backpack anywhere (usually expressed in liters)?

Also, that backpack looks quite deep? Most backpacks are very long and flat on your back, because the more a backpack sticks out, the more it wobbles when you're walking, thus trowing you off balance, which, in turn, is more tiresome when walking a distance.

But then again, I don't think that pack was made for hiking, more like, just travelling.

[AtrainV]

I can't find the capacity of the backpack anywhere (usually expressed in liters)?

Also, that backpack looks quite deep? Most backpacks are very long and flat on your back, because the more a backpack sticks out, the more it wobbles when you're walking, thus trowing you off balance, which, in turn, is more tiresome when walking a distance.

But then again, I don't think that pack was made for hiking, more like, just travelling.

When you take the day-pack off, it works much like a traditional backpack. However, I will attest to the fact that it can be a bit bulky when it's full and you're carrying both. I'm not exactly sure what the carrying capacity is, but I've never had trouble fitting a week's to 2 weeks' worth of clothes in it.

If you wanted to take it hiking, you probably could, as it has the frame and everything. You'd just want to remove the day-pack.

[Irukanji]

I can't find the capacity of the backpack anywhere (usually expressed in liters)?

Also, that backpack looks quite deep? Most backpacks are very long and flat on your back, because the more a backpack sticks out, the more it wobbles when you're walking, thus trowing you off balance, which, in turn, is more tiresome when walking a distance.

But then again, I don't think that pack was made for hiking, more like, just travelling.

Capacity: 3050 cubic inches

~50L

When you take the day-pack off, it works much like a traditional backpack. However, I will attest to the fact that it can be a bit bulky when it's full and you're carrying both. I'm not exactly sure what the carrying capacity is, but I've never had trouble fitting a week's to 2 weeks' worth of clothes in it.

If you wanted to take it hiking, you probably could, as it has the frame and everything. You'd just want to remove the day-pack.

I use my daypack as a place to store stuff i need to get to quickly, or easily(like torch, water bottles). I stuck my camelbak hose through the headphone hole :)

[Sybil]

Capacity: 3050 cubic inches

~50L




Who uses inches... :rolleyes:

Anyway, 50L is, in my opinion, way too little to do any serious trekking...

[Revvy]

http://www.safeconcerts.com/images/products/eurohike-revolution-aqua-35.jpg

Eurohike Revolution Aqua 55. (Though it says 70 on the actual bag :/)

Think it's 55L + 15L or something. But yeah, it's served me pretty well so far. The only shit thing is having to lump it round cities - on trams, buses, etc.

[AtrainV]

Who uses inches... :rolleyes:

Anyway, 50L is, in my opinion, way too little to do any serious trekking...

Probably true, but like you said, it's more of a traveling pack than one for hiking. I don't really do any serious trekking, so my day pack is fine for that, and I still have plenty of carrying capacity for my other gear (mostly clothes).