Berghaus Munro? Sabre 30? Cuillin 2? So many daypacks...

[Erbswurst]

I find it pretty interesting that the German army currently doesn't order an own pattern but simply issues the China made Munro and the Atlas.

I guess that the Special Forces tried out all offered models and did choose these two. Traveling I see a lot of plain olive green Munros used by soldiers on the railway, but I also already found a Flecktarn version.

Backpack Munro IR

New version of the popular Munro backpack from Berghaus. An infrared-resistant finish significantly reduces the visibility under night vision devices. Robust 35-liter daypack with internal stiffening frame. - Four attachment points for equipment with elastic straps. - Integrated Framework for...

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[Tiley]

I have got a Munro which I used to use as my day pack. It is a simple, arguably fairly crude beast when compared with the Savotta Jaakari M that I now use for that purpose. I reckon that, if you want something that offers a bit more flexibility and is significantly more comfortable, go for the Savotta option.

 

[MikeLA]

Had my Munro for about 20 to 23 years highly recommended. Miss mine, went everywhere.

 

[jackorion]

so my Munro arrived yesterday - so far so good! not too big (only a little taller and deeper than my North Face) but the single compartment means there's a lot more internal space - I ordered a 40L drybag as a liner and I can easily fit things I need to keep dry but not always be accessible in there, with plenty of space for a waterproof jacket and stuff like binoculars etc on top.

I've realised I will miss the mesh water bottle holders on the side of the north face, but I think I can use a carabiner and the compression straps to secure a waterbottle to the outside of the Munro, but I might try and pickup/get my wife to sew some sort of side pocket... otherwise it's all good and I'm looking forward to taking it out next week!

 

[MikeLA]

And that’s what I like one deep single compartment, no fuss. Just the right size to stop you over packing. I just stuffed a waterbottle down the side outside of the dry bag. Which was usually a thin but strong garden bin bag cut down to size. That’s all you will need really and it’s easier/space saver.

Otherwise just get a cheap civi side pouch and attach it or some Brit army webbing pouch. Most of the time when you want a drink the bag will be off your back so keeping it inside isn’t a problem, especially nearer winter if you use a flask for hot drinks.

 

[DocG]

Interesting discussion. I have a Sabre 45 + side pockets that I like for longer trips. Just before Lockdown One I found a Predator 30 on ebay for a very good price and that's a useful bag for hoofing around. I've used it regularly for about a year volunteering as a camera trap setter and it's stood up to rough usage and bad weather - a LOMO liner has kept the contents dry.
My bushcraft / Scout camp go everywhere without worrying about it bag is my old Northern Ireland pack. I'd like to use it for everything, but it's DPM and I'm not comfortable carrying it in public. There were OG versions made - NOT the Kombat brand type but real issue packs - but I've not managed to find one; that would be my ideal bag for days out, woodland laffing, Scout stuff, etc. Two lid pockets + two side pockets + a decent main compartment = ideal set up, IMHO.

 

[Erbswurst]

Have a look at the ESSL RU 5026 and RU 502!

They are different but have approximately the same exterior compartments. Pretty practical stuff! And available in olive or black.

RU5026 Kader-Rucksack Large 40 L Oliv

Kader-Rucksack Large Hauptfach mit Schnurzugverschluss 2 Seitentaschen (ca ca 35(hoch) x 15(breit) x 7(tief) cm) 1 Vortasche ist ca 27(hoch) x 20(breit) x 5 (tief) cm Deckeltasche Reißverschlusstasche am Hüftgurt Fototasche Integriertes Regencape Rückenausführung orthopädisch erprobt: durch...

www.essl-rucksack.at

RU502 Kader-Rucksack 34 L Schwarz

Vielfach erprobter Kader-Wanderrucksack Rückenausführung orthopädisch erprobt: durch besondere Formung bleibt der Dornfortsatz der Wirbelsäule frei 3 Zipp-Außentaschen Deckeltasche Reißverschlusstasche am Hüftgurt Fototasche Integriertes Regenschutzcape Volumen: ca. 34 L Maße: ca. 30 x 20 x 57cm...

www.essl-rucksack.at

 

[engtorch]

Marauder has some smaller packs. I use the 120 litre one with rocket pouches though.