karrimor sabre 45.
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Its well made and will last. I found it a really good pack but either too big or too small ended up with a munro 30 and vulcan 100. Sabre is a comfy fit on me but cant say for someone else.
I got rid of mine mainly due to it not being that comfy on me,(im 6ft-3) i did a few two nighters with it, but not big enough for longer(unless you have loads of uber light/small packable gear) i could just about get my winter bag,and clothes in main compartment,needed the side pouches for the rest.
The 2 side pouches add thevolume to 75 litres., wide bag rather than tall. plus you can fasten a sleeping mat to the underneath I beleive.
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The 3 seperate compartments appeal to me more so than one. 75 litre space.
Thetent ill get is around. 45cm x 17 cm when packet, im hoping thatll fit in a side compartment
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The 3 seperate compartments appeal to me more so than one. 75 litre space.
Thetent ill get is around. 45cm x 17 cm when packet, im hoping thatll fit in a side compartment
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I like mine, however the back is not adjustable so if your not the right size for it, you will find it uncomfortable. Also if you pack it full with side pockets filled to capacity too you can find yourself carrying a lot of weight. Sometimes a larger pack with a better back system is a better option.
That said, i do like mine and find it a usefull size for me and the packing system i use.
That said, i do like mine and find it a usefull size for me and the packing system i use.
I like mine but only for short trips , I did 100miles + in seven days with the pack weighing in at 25kg and found after day 4, i was finding it uncomfortable to say the least .
But for short trips to the woods (2 to 3 days ) its great,, holds loads with the side pockets ,,and is tough as old boots
Jason
But for short trips to the woods (2 to 3 days ) its great,, holds loads with the side pockets ,,and is tough as old boots
Jason
The waist belt is fixed and sewn in, im not sure what a "war belt" is? and my deffinition of luxurys differs vastly from yours, I find a roll mat essential as a poor nights sleep leads to massive fatigue very quickly!
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The Sabre 45 has a fixed back length. So no adjustment of the measurement from waist belt to shoulder. Consequentaly you need to be mindful of the fit of the pack. Especially if your thinking of backpacking for a decent distance with it and your going to up its volume with the addition of side pouches. The other thing is the opening to the main sack can seem quite narrow.
As has been advised the waist belt is fixed.
The Sabre 45 has a fixed back length. So no adjustment of the measurement from waist belt to shoulder. Consequentaly you need to be mindful of the fit of the pack. Especially if your thinking of backpacking for a decent distance with it and your going to up its volume with the addition of side pouches. The other thing is the opening to the main sack can seem quite narrow.
As has been advised the waist belt is fixed.
This youtube video should give an approximate size.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofT3vqVYGZY&playnext=1&list=PL305DB61459B5A668&feature=results_video
There's also a part 2 video for the review,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JC8en9Uzmg
Hope it helps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofT3vqVYGZY&playnext=1&list=PL305DB61459B5A668&feature=results_video
There's also a part 2 video for the review,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JC8en9Uzmg
Hope it helps
Take the plunge, it's a great pack, if it isn't big enough buy one of these instead.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dutch-Arm...Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item1c29ef9e69
This is effectively a Lowe Alpine Sting, you can fit PLCE side pouches for more room.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dutch-Arm...Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item1c29ef9e69
This is effectively a Lowe Alpine Sting, you can fit PLCE side pouches for more room.
It is a very tough pack, the fact that it is wider rather than taller makes it useful for walking off the beaten path (you can clamber about under trees and things more readily).
It does not have an adjustable back so will not suit everyone, it would be a very uncomfortable pack for a long distance walk, there are much better packs out there for your planned trip.
It does not have an adjustable back so will not suit everyone, it would be a very uncomfortable pack for a long distance walk, there are much better packs out there for your planned trip.
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I have used one all summer. It appears well built, and fits my back (175 cm tall) fairly well. I use the Arktis side pouches (from Endicots IIRC) since I detest being dependent on zippers.
It is a bit cramped (a woodlore osprey, a hennesey hammock and a few odds and ends fill the main compartment up. But I can fit most of the other kit I want into the side pouches, and a mat on the outside. Unless I had a more compact sleeping bag (not to hard to arrange...) a weeks worth of food would be tricky to fit, but probably doable.
It is a bit cramped (a woodlore osprey, a hennesey hammock and a few odds and ends fill the main compartment up. But I can fit most of the other kit I want into the side pouches, and a mat on the outside. Unless I had a more compact sleeping bag (not to hard to arrange...) a weeks worth of food would be tricky to fit, but probably doable.
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