Aiguille Alpine backpacks

[Ogden]

Has anybody one of those Aguille Expedition backpackslink ?
The single compartment and the weight (2,37 kg for 90+20l) looks good.
What kind of carrying system do they have? good for heavy loads?
Thanks for an answer

 

[swamp donkey]

I can personally recommend thier sacs I have been using one more than once ever week (and have carried some very heavy loads) for the last 12 years or so and it is just beginning to look tired. My daughter has one as well.
I will be buying a new one when the one I have expires

Normal thing I have no connection with the firm other than buying from them.

 

[EdS]

they are the dogs danglies.

I've got 2. They are generous on the sizing and if you need any alteration or request they'll do them. A expedition sac, and a climbing sac. Also had a smaller sac but it was in between the sizes I wanted so gave it away.

Simple basic sacs designed to carry loads and not to be over featured.

 

[Tiley]

I had one of their ice climbing packs: beautifully made, really durable and generally pretty comfortable to carry odd loads. If you're after a good load carrier, I would thoroughly recommend having a look at www.cactusclimbing.co.nz - they make a big pack called Whare (Foray to you and me) with a truly fantastic carrying system. They are a small company but make uber-durable, simple, well thought out kit beautifully AND they ship to the U.K.

 

[underground]

I agree with all of the above with regard to Aiguille packs- simple, very effective British made luggage. I have a large holdall from them and it's been bombproof- 10 years and many more to go.

I would also highly recommend POD sacs, hand made by one guy in Sheffield and just the best,. IMO. I have had one of POD's expedition sized backpacks in the past which was fantastic. I've carried a Teardrop daypack for the past ten years that barely shows its age, and use an Escape Pod climbing pack for climbing and as a larger comfy daypack. I don't think he does OG but Black is an option.

 

[EdS]

POD are very good as well. Always a toss up between AA ajnd POD.

Though I think AA just have the edge. They even made me a specially order of one all in black for no extra charge. Now, not sure why I wanted black as it is a git to find on a night if it was not for the reflective tape I put on.

I seem to recall something about POD been taken over.

 

[Ogden]

Tiley, the Whare backpack (80l) is definately too small for me. But looks good!
How do you get along with the fix carrying system?

POD sacks: Is there any URL?

And EdS: Aiguille said they would make one in black or olive!

Last Aiguille-question: Is the hip-belt stiff like for example the Gregory hip-belts
or softer?

Thanks for the answers + Greetings

 

[EdS]

the hip belts are well pad but not stiff.

The webbing is soft like seat belts.

 

[Tiley]

Tiley, the Whare backpack (80l) is definately too small for me. But looks good!
How do you get along with the fix carrying system?

POD sacks: Is there any URL?

And EdS: Aiguille said they would make one in black or olive!

Last Aiguille-question: Is the hip-belt stiff like for example the Gregory hip-belts
or softer?

Thanks for the answers + Greetings

Ogden,

The fixed back system is great for me. Adjustable ones CAN be more comfortable but are just another thing to fail. The crunch thing for me is the pack's durability - the canvas IS great: incredibly hardwearing and amazingly water resistant. Considering that in New Zealand, especially South Island, they have 'professional' rain and it keeps almost all of it out, European weather is a doddle. Although 80 litres is not enough for youm there are plenty of ways and means of lashing bits and bobs to the outside.