Backpack help
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There you go, still there, a great pack and very flexible, you can have it really small with the compression straps and they're very comfortable and durable, too.....No connection with the seller etc.
There you go, still there, a great pack and very flexible, you can have it really small with the compression straps and they're very comfortable and durable, too.....No connection with the seller etc.
The Maxpedition packs are very expensive, they are however very well made and second hand ones are likely to be as tough as the day they were baught. You could have a look at what is available on ebay. Another vote for the Karrimor packs, also very good and again sometimes available on the bay. 
Hi Irvy,
I've got a Karrimor SF Sabre Delta 25 for my everyday, going to work bag. I ride a motorbike and very often have this one on my back while riding. Apart from a few bits and pieces for work and also carry a pair of shoes, trousers and a jumper etc. It's very nicely made and waterproof etc.
http://www.greenmanbushcraft.co.uk/rucksacks-bags/karrimor-sf-sabre-delta-25.htm
As a good day sack, I use a Karrimor SF Sabre 35. Again, well made and waterproof, although I do keep everything in a dry sack inside for extra security.
http://www.greenmanbushcraft.co.uk/rucksacks-bags/karrimor-sf-sabre-35.htm
They're both about £70 and well worth the money. I don't mind spending a bit extra because generally you get what you pay for. My previous day bag was a Karrimor sack and I had that nearly 25 years and I paid nearly £50 for that one.
Hope that helps?
Cheers
Mark
I've got a Karrimor SF Sabre Delta 25 for my everyday, going to work bag. I ride a motorbike and very often have this one on my back while riding. Apart from a few bits and pieces for work and also carry a pair of shoes, trousers and a jumper etc. It's very nicely made and waterproof etc.
http://www.greenmanbushcraft.co.uk/rucksacks-bags/karrimor-sf-sabre-delta-25.htm
As a good day sack, I use a Karrimor SF Sabre 35. Again, well made and waterproof, although I do keep everything in a dry sack inside for extra security.
http://www.greenmanbushcraft.co.uk/rucksacks-bags/karrimor-sf-sabre-35.htm
They're both about £70 and well worth the money. I don't mind spending a bit extra because generally you get what you pay for. My previous day bag was a Karrimor sack and I had that nearly 25 years and I paid nearly £50 for that one.
Hope that helps?
Cheers
Mark
Just to throw another one in the ring, if you want bombproof then the Berghaus Munro might be worth a look, I used one back in my roadie days, bashed about, overpacked with hard and oddly shaped bits of gear, it never failed. Not much of a back system though.
Of course there's the 5.11 Rush range too. Many of the MaxP features but a fair bit cheaper.
Here's the 12 for example (there are other suppliers too of course!)
Here's the 12 for example (there are other suppliers too of course!)
Just to throw another one in the ring, if you want bombproof then the Berghaus Munro might be worth a look, I used one back in my roadie days, bashed about, overpacked with hard and oddly shaped bits of gear, it never failed. Not much of a back system though.
Much as i use my munro. I think think they are a bit outdated nowadays.
Karrimoor predator 30 would be my choice
A lot ot the current design in relation to packs relies on lightweight fabrics and a lot of smaller fittings and pockets that for me just increase the chances of things going wrong or getting damaged.
My old MacPac and Berghaus bags are far more robust and sturdy than my newer Haglofs pack.
An excellent British maker is Aiguille Alpine in the lake district. I have a a bumbag and a sack from them that I use for ski touring and it's fantastic, excellent build quality, string zips and fabrics. It's definitely my favourite. (I have no connection with Aiguille other than being a happy customer)
My old MacPac and Berghaus bags are far more robust and sturdy than my newer Haglofs pack.
An excellent British maker is Aiguille Alpine in the lake district. I have a a bumbag and a sack from them that I use for ski touring and it's fantastic, excellent build quality, string zips and fabrics. It's definitely my favourite. (I have no connection with Aiguille other than being a happy customer)
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I owned kifaru, mystery ranch, arc'teryx, and ended by CRUX AK47.
It just not necessary in this size category, over engineered, heavy cordura 1000, tactical ....
CRUX bombproof, ultralight, comfortable for this size. Great for cycling climbing or running, or just multi day ruck.
Found only one contra, not a lot ventilation on back.
But tis is problem for most backpack in this size(exception spezial ventilated back system).
It just not necessary in this size category, over engineered, heavy cordura 1000, tactical ....
CRUX bombproof, ultralight, comfortable for this size. Great for cycling climbing or running, or just multi day ruck.
Found only one contra, not a lot ventilation on back.
But tis is problem for most backpack in this size(exception spezial ventilated back system).
I have one of those, they do a 37 litre version too, very spendy when new but they sometimes come up on ebay. Very tough sacks.
Just as info.
Beware crux 37 have short back frame and small shoulder pads, in different size (1, 2, 3) all was same short ( i am not big).
But ab AK47 size system work correct.
This ruck very simple compress to small size, to 30 no problem.
Beware crux 37 have short back frame and small shoulder pads, in different size (1, 2, 3) all was same short ( i am not big).
But ab AK47 size system work correct.
This ruck very simple compress to small size, to 30 no problem.
Have a look at the Osprey Talon range. I've the Tempest (ladies version) and am happy with it.
Julia
Julia
I am looking at a Highlander 20L Black w side pockets for £14 as a starter upper. checking my local charity shops as well
I've used Karrimor and MacPac's and loved them both at least until I discovered Osprey. Currenly using the Exos 58, big enough for multiday trips and can be flattened for shorter trips, ridiculously light too. Think I did a review on here somewhere. I've also got one of their Talon range and the child carrier, attention to detail on their packs are fantastic.
I would suggest though that if you're buying new go into a shop, ask them to load up several packs and try them on. The Osprey child carrier we've got I find very comfortable but my wife cannot get on with it. Any good outdoor shop will be more than happy to do this, the last thing you want is to get miles from home and start getting aches, pains, rubbing etc.
I would suggest though that if you're buying new go into a shop, ask them to load up several packs and try them on. The Osprey child carrier we've got I find very comfortable but my wife cannot get on with it. Any good outdoor shop will be more than happy to do this, the last thing you want is to get miles from home and start getting aches, pains, rubbing etc.
Agree totally, wear them innthe shop with a load in them. Its the only way to tell if a sack works for you. We did justbtyis for my wife a few years ago amd she picked out the Osprey as the most comfy for her, lucky for her that I was paying !
found a 'Day pack' basic side pockets and waterproof for £6.99 looks lite and of a simple design holds about 15 ltrs I think has straps 'for extras' at the base with room to mod is my thinking?
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