Camelbak tri zip

[Johnnyboy1971]

Anyone used one of the above packs. Im looking to move away from large packs and just pack the basic equipment needed for day/weekend trips.
My sleep system will be carried in the form of a bedroll consisting of sleeping bag, mat, bivvy bag and tarp.

Pack contents would be food and cook kit as well as first aid kit, fire lighting and spare clothes.

Are there any other opinions on smaller packs to use.

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[Macaroon]

Just had a look at these, seems like a very decent pack if the features it offers are what you need, but for the circa £200 it costs I think I'd get just as much benefit from my predator 35, or the 45 with pockets if I'm out for a long one. I find these two serve all my needs very well between them.

I've had a few more expensive packs with all the organisational options the tri zip offers, and while they've all seemed well thought out and useful at the outset I've always stopped using them after a short while without even being aware of it, and found them a bit of a pain tbh.

 

[Highbinder]

I have a trizip. I can use it for an overnighter if I'm careful with what I pack, but t's a little small so it tends to get used as a day bag mostly.

It's got a great suspension system, and the organisations not bad.

I don't use mine very much, however, and have thought about selling it, even after the trouble I went through to get it (in OD from the states)

If you have any questions about the pack I'll do my best to answer them.

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

I have a trizip. I can use it for an overnighter if I'm careful with what I pack, but t's a little small so it tends to get used as a day bag mostly.

It's got a great suspension system, and the organisations not bad.

I don't use mine very much, however, and have thought about selling it, even after the trouble I went through to get it (in OD from the states)

If you have any questions about the pack I'll do my best to answer them.

How do you find it for comfort?
Thing is I know it isn't the biggest pack and that is what I want. My idea is to carry my sleep system and shelter separate.
Is it large enough to get food for a couple of days as well as a cook system.
Other than those few things I don't take much else other than a few items for comfort.

 

[Highbinder]

It's not large, made worse by the way the pockets work - they occupy the internal space rather than bulging 'out' if you follow me. Saying that as long as you don't overstuff any of the pockets the organisation stays useful.

Comfort wise it's great. It's leagues better than my other bags. I have a Highlander 88l (which sucks over about 15kg) and I have a Golite pinnacle UL bag (60l?) (which sucks at over about 12kg).

For the trizip I ended up buying some Molle pouches to give me a little more capacity. The suspension system is super comfortable for as much weight as I managed to get on my back. I like that the waist strap is removable.

I'm pretty sure I have some photos. I can get everything inside apart from my roll mat, which I attach as below.

Thats' about the most I can squeeze in. The dry bags are: Rab 400 bag (bottom), DD 3x3 tarp (middle left), WBBB hammock (middle right), cook kit (top).

I think I could do a summer overnighter (namely smaller tarp and no extra clothing) with just the bag but I like my comfort too much, and often take a camera and lenses with me now so the extra space the molle pouches bring is welcome: The camera along with my insulation and clothing stays inside, the tarp and cooking gear goes in the outside pouches.

There are merits of every system. I'm not a one bag guy, and as soon as it starts getting colder (and for longer trips) I always go back to the no-organisation 'one massive tube pocket' bergen. I hate rummaging round for something in a massive pack but I hate a tight squeeze even more.

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

That's terrific thank you. I think it is the bag im looking for. Will start searching for one and for better prices.

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