What size is your pack?

[firebreather]

A plce bergen , approx 45 l berghaus hot rock, 10l hydration pack (like a camelback) are the ones i use most. Which one i use depends on what I am doing on the hills that day. Over the years I have tried and tested others and still have a few up the loft but these sizes work for me. I know they are on the large size but the bergen is just the right size for all my creatue comforts for an overnighter, the berghaus works all year round as a day pack (even if it is too big in summer) and the hydration pack I got to try out for short bimbles where a FAK , munchies and water are all I need to carry. Lets see how it works out.
Greg

 

[ledamni]

One of those el chepo but yet amazing sewdish army day sack with the external frame, plus i've killed or given away everything else bar my awol bag.

have a goood one

 

[gregorach]

Sabre 45 generally does it for me - although I usually end up resorting to at least one side pocket for more than an overnighter. Not so much because I can't fit everything in, but because I always find a couple of things I've forgotten to pack... Plus it's a handy place to put the booze.

I did a year round the world with a 65L Vango Sherpa (OK, tent and kip mat were on the outside). I just can't imagine what you are all putting in these 120L bergens...

 

[Squidders]

Packs are like trousers... some people just have bigger ones. Even if you take 3 items... for example an axe, therm-a-rest and sleeping bag they can all be wildly varying in size.

I could get a wildlife hatchet, ultralight mat and 1-2 season sleeping bag in about 14 litres but if I had a big lush mat, winter army sleeping bag and scandi forest axe there's no way.

Polls like this can lead to the usual elitism but in the end it comes down to what makes people happy... if someone wants to fill their pack with a basecamp XL therm-a-rest and not an ultralight one i'm certainly not going to care.

It's not like they're asking me to carry it.

 

[jamesdevine]

I have several and they all of the purpose but two of the get used alot more then others. The first is Pri Hydro 30 which is great for days as even those summer night spent under the stars. The second is TNF Skareb 55 this pack is perfect of weekends all do in winter with food it can be a little tight so I will probable get bigger one for longer trips and winter treks.

 

[gregorach]

Don't get me wrong Squidders - I'm not knocking anybody for their choice of pack, as long as I don't have to carry it.

 

[Squidders]

Don't get me wrong Squidders - I'm not knocking anybody for their choice of pack, as long as I don't have to carry it.

I wasn't knocking you at all mate - s0rry if I gave that impression

To be honest, most times I go out, I take a few home comforts... I have some small fishing chairs - not the huge padded ones - that I love... those often come with me.

Most of the time i'm in a mini base camp environment though, the weight argument only seems to make sense if people consider walking a long way to be a large part of bushcraft... personally I call it just walking.

 

[gregorach]

No worries.

I think the big difference in perception comes from not having a car. Even if I'm going camping with other people in their cars, I usually have to get my gear to and from the meet-up point by public transport - so I always work on the assumption that all my gear has to go on my back (at once) and be carried some distance.

 

[Ahjno]

Karrimor Sabre 30 for 2-4 days (in summer and depending on the amount of food I bring with me) and a 65-100 for longer trips. This years theme for me was to lighten the load I carry ...

 

[Radix lecti]

For me the U.S army large Alice pack has always been my choice for long hauls, others may disagree to its use but i have always got on with them.For a days bimble i might use the medium Alice pack with frame, i also have a karrimor sabre 30 but i cant seem to get on with it although my son has , he uses it for School !
Regards
Darren

 

[JonnyP]

Where is the "All of the above button"...
John

Same here John....Voted for the pack I have packed up right now which is my biggest, a lowe alpine alpamayo 90 + 20

 

[FGYT]

Lot of 40-50 ticks up there im assuming a fair few Saber 45's

the 45 ltr is the main pack size how many use the extra ltrs of the side pouches


oh me i wanted to get a saber 45 to replace my Vulcan (to easy to fill it)

but got given a 55ltr lowe alpine Sting which i use a PLCE std side pouch on one side and a PLCE Medic pouch on the other with the back pack Yoke ( love medic pouches )
it was pretty choccer for the wilderness gathering week end BUT i did take a fair few extras and double up to try a few things

Im working on this as a whole system ie the Medic pouch carries gadgets n gizmos so is a day walk bimble thing i have a water bottle crusader combo in a largebelt pouch which has brew kit and a meal or 2 this can be stowed in the other side pouch when on the bergan or on the belt in Day pack mode teh other side pouch can be clipped on the yoke as well and the room in it filled from the main pack depending on the reason ie more food, a Hammock , clothes etc

then zip it all togther for the full monty

ATB

Duncan

 

[Diamond Dave]

Sabre 45 for most trips but I do use a Highlander 33 occasionally.................

 

[Sickboy]

Depends on what i'm doing, for a night or two then my 45L Mountain equipment Vector, for longer periods then out comes my bad boy 70+20 Karrimor Jaguar, had it since i was in scouts, does everything i want so don't have any inclination to change it, though a Berghaus Vulcan would be my ideal pack nowadays

 

[Aaron]

I had a look at the Berghaus Vulcan when I was in the market to buy a new pack - to tell the truth I wasnt that impressed with the back/strap system. In the end I bought a Karrimor Sabre 75 which is brilliant (I'm still finding pockets in it!) and really comfortable to carry weight in for long distances.

 

[shep]

I've had a Vaude 65L pack forever, but since ditching the tent in favour of hammock and tarp I've modifed a 20L LowePro Rover to take side pouches and work as an overnight pack.

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

1989:You_Rock_ Karrimor 65+ Alpiniste. For walking and climbing.

Two LOMO 80l drybags for canoeing.

Small LIDL MTB/running pack 15l for MTB/Hill Running.

Nick

 

[Silverback]

I have the classic Sabre 45 but am now considering the 75 (having seen Aaron's) as it is getting a bit cosy in the 45 when the hammock, underblanket, sleeping bag, mossie net and tarp are all on board

 

[robadams]

Pretty much the same as all the other posts as far as size goes. I am a Berghaus fan and have the 70 ltr crusader for longer trips and a Munro 35 for day or for lightweight trips. I have used all sorts of sacs during my 44 years but always came back to the Berghaus. My wife would like to see the back of some of them but too many good memories.
I sold my DPM crusader after 22 yrs in the army and bought a green one on Ebay for £23, some great bargains to be had if you can hold your nerve.

 

[oetzi]

Thats my small pack for every occassion, rarely filled to the brim:
http://intranet.tatonka.com/infosys/infocgi/artinfoe.dll?1491
It is the most leightweight of all the packs I could find, no reason to carry the usual 1500gr if I can get one with only 850gr