Alpkit Gourdon 30

[bushcraftbob]

I was thinking of buying one of these 30 litre packs to use for the 3 peaks - has anyone got one or know someone who has one? Are they any good?

http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16269&category_id=251

CHEERS ALL

 

[BIG_emu]

I've got the 25 and use it for taking cadet out on D of E's and for a day sack. it's a fantastic bag. not sure about the stealthy gourdon as the lack of a window probably makes it harder to find things. If you order some get a pack of whoomf buckles to completely stop the straps slipping and if you want the bungee straps. I also have a mod that will enable you to attach bungee straps without compromising the waterproofness PM me if you want the instructions.

oh and if you put a hydration pack in the backbit it makes it even more comfortable.

IMO it's a fantastic bit of kit

Ben

 

[g4ghb]

I have one two and also think it is a great peice of kit - waterproof and easy to carry!

could I have a copy of your mod too please emu? sounds intreagueing..

 

[BIG_emu]

sure pm me you email and I'll forward it on.

Ben

 

[robadams]

Ordered the 20ltr for my wife the other day. Off to the post office to collect it shortly. My plan is to buy one each for the kids if they are up to the job, which I'm sure they are.
Would also be interested in your mod for the larger models.

 

[BIG_emu]

pm me your email and I'll forward it on. I will do some better pictures make it tidier and post it up here when I get time.

 

[harlequin]

I have one of each size (20, 25 and 30). My current favourite is the 30 as this is the only one with a padded hip belt.
Any chance of this mod, too, BIG_emu.
Cheers

 

[bushcraftbob]

Can you send it to me please bigemu! cheers

 

[BIG_emu]

At the moment I've got it attahced to an email, so if anyone who want the mod pm's me their email I'll forward it on. I will post the mod with better pictures and possibly a better description when I get some time.

but it basically involves sewing a tab onto the lip at the bottom of the back looping through some shock cord, using the rest of the bag as anchor points and connecting the 2 ends with a cord lock.

Ben

 

[Don Redondo]

I picked up the black stealth 30L last week. Great piece of kit, and a slightly different material [taslan] makes it more able to deal with prickly stuff - a barbed wire fence in my case. OK - no window but I did'nt care for that anyway - just one more thing to go wrong. The matte black colour is less obtrusive than some of the more dayglo versions and the billboard effect is nicely muted.

The strap problem appears to be a thing of the past if mine is anything to go by. The webbing feels a little thin, but this is supposed to be lightweight and minimalist. The waist srap is just to stabilise things, not padded in anyway and is a nuisance if you are'nt using it, it's tempting to add a padded belt, if I can find someone who makes such a thing.

Overall for 22 squid it's a steal, and will probably live in my canoe for the foreseable future.

 

[Alex Roddie]

They're brilliant--I would happily recommend them to anyone.

The only minor disadvantage is that the straps are somewhat 'slick' and require adjustment when walking with it as a backpack. However there are tricks to get around this, such as re-threading the ends of the straps through the buckles.

Buy one! In fact all of Alpkit's gear is excellent, particularly the titanium cooking and eating gear.