Good but reasonably priced rucksack?

[rik_uk3]

Looks like a good size for your needs but I'd be cautious as the build quality might not be great at that price.
If your looking for something very durable on a budget have a look at the Swedish LK 70, heavy but bomb proof.

Sold out, shame, a good price.

 

[Graham_S]

I've got an LK70, I modded it with a MOLLE strap kit, it's a great bag if you can get one.

 

[petrochemicals]

I had a gellert bag, it was too short, so was compressed around the head and feet, I'm 6' 1", so probably 5' 10" maximum. It was also far heaver than listed. Heres a good cheap light synthetic. www.greatoutdoorsdirect.co.uk/p-6298-vango-ultralite-600-sleeping-bag.aspx

 

[copper_head]

Sold out, shame, a good price.

I think its just the Cordura ones that are sold out they still have the canvas ones in stock. Quite tempted myself...

@Thoaken, What did you decide upon in the end?

 

[tent peg]

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=151270183427

great price, will be getting myself one of these

 

[greensurfingbear]

I would not commit to a rucksack until you have your gear list settled. Sleeping bags can pack very small or be very big. To give perspective i run at least 5 different packs depending what im doing from 130l down to 32l. You might buy a 45l pack and find you need 60 or buy a huge pack and only half fill it.

Ive got a karrimor bobcat 65l pack. If it turns out you need something in that size you can have it for postage costs. Its never been out the house

yet another post with generosity that blows me away and make me proud to be a member of this site. I was going to offer my old karrimor hot earth that I no longer use for postage cost so Hat off to you sir

 

[THOaken]

I went for a 44l Highlander Pro-Force job for about £40. It fits everything in, at a stretch I'll admit, but it does the job and it is fairly cheap. It's just the tent that makes it all a bit of a tight fit but that problem will be solved when I switch to tarp. The thing I dislike is the waist straps as they're very bulky and I'm not going to use them. Have a look at the picture on the right. They're a bit unnecessary and I can't take them off as they've got padding and it's not just a strap. I've had to make do by tucking in the belts and buckles there.They get in the way. Oh well.

Everything I have is in this bag, so a 44l is enough and I'll have more space when I switch to tarp camping. I have a question though. Does anyone know how I would attach my foam mat to it?

 

[Clouston98]

The straps are designed for load carrying. If you've ever hiked a long distance with a heavy weight it helps put some of the strain on your waist, just like chest straps- instead of only your shoulders. You won't need them for the load you've got- it's long distances with food, especially in winter that they come in handy.

Hope this was useful .

 

[crosslandkelly]

The straps are designed for load carrying. If you've ever hiked a long distance with a heavy weight it helps put some of the strain on your waist, just like chest straps- instead of only your shoulders. You won't need them for the load you've got- it's long distances with food, especially in winter that they come in handy.

Hope this was useful .

+1 to that. Put your mat loosely rolled around the inside of the pack, the you can pack your kit inside the mat.

 

[ozzy1977]

Put the roll mat under the top flap.

 

[crosslandkelly]

At 1 min 54.

[video=youtube;8RTd2gm4cqc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RTd2gm4cqc[/video]

 

[THOaken]

The draw cord system is perfect for holding the foam mat. It's tight too. If that's not its intended purpose it certainly works well regardless.

 

[THOaken]

I've just seen your video, Colin. I'll try that too.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

I've just seen your video, Colin. I'll try that too.

I wouldnt do it that way in your pack. its not a very wide pack and you will eat a ton of space. Leave it on the top. Does your pack have loops on the base too? they can be used for putting your mat or tent on

 

[THOaken]

I wouldnt do it that way in your pack. its not a very wide pack and you will eat a ton of space. Leave it on the top. Does your pack have loops on the base too? they can be used for putting your mat or tent on

That's what I was just thinking actually. The sleeping bag is wide and admittedly takes up a lot of space already even when compressed.

 

[ozzy1977]

On top on on the front in find better then the bag can stand up, if its on the bottom it cant.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

On top on on the front in find better then the bag can stand up, if its on the bottom it cant.

Depends how the bottom loops are fitted. Mine allow me to stand the bag up easily

 

[Macaroon]

The straps are designed for load carrying. If you've ever hiked a long distance with a heavy weight it helps put some of the strain on your waist, just like chest straps- instead of only your shoulders. You won't need them for the load you've got- it's long distances with food, especially in winter that they come in handy.

Hope this was useful .

This is very good advice - you'd make a big mistake to get rid of the waistbelt at least until you've had the pack in use for a good while. From your previous posts you'll need it to bring home found wood for carving etc., and that can bring the weight up a good bit; add water and food, axe and other tools and you'll be grateful for the waistbelt on longer bimbles and hikes.

 

[THOaken]

Indeed, Macaroon. I tried it and it did actually reduce/balance the weight. It's quite a good system.

 

[Chilliphil]

It's certainly a cheap tent, but at 1500mm it might not be that waterproof. Also, check your happy with the height and that it gives you enough space to sit up in, can be very uncomfortable if you can't.

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