best day pack

[muffinski]

Hello, I am looking at getting a day sack 25-30 max. The three main criteria’s is that it is expandable via pockets or pouches, will take a small axe easily and would be suitable for long walks 5-12 miles

Have been considering maxpedition and a lot of reviews suggest that they are more rugged than 5.11. I do like the versatility of them, however, I don’t necessarily want a bunch of things hanging off the main body. Just the simple addition of one or two extra pockets would be great.


Any thoughts or suggestions on models or brands would be most welcome

 

[ammo]

Italian army alpine mountain rucksack. Best i've come across, if you can get one.

 

[woof]

karrimor 30ltr sabre, berghaus munro or centurio, they are cheaper & better, in my opinion anyway. There's also loads of reviews on all sorts of day sacks on here, & as the retro look is in at the moment, have a look at the recent review of a wax cotton pack.

Rob

 

[Corso]

price?

I've been coveting the frost river Mini Isle Royale pack myself

 

[SCOMAN]

Kifaru Xray

 

[muffinski]

Been looking at the german canvas pack and also a british Dpm kombat tactical assault pack 20l which can be doubled in capacity with side pouches, this is especially attractive as I managed to contact lowe alpine and get the last sting in olive (very chuffed) so although they would match I could use those side pouches.

 

[BillyBlade]

It's unfortunate you're not so keen on the 5.11 range, as one from the Rush series would do exactly what you're looking for.

As for robustness, well, I used military gear when I was in and it exceeds anythin I was ever issued with for levels of durability. I also disagree about the construction being sub par to maxpedition, and I say that from the standpoint of someone with both ranges of bags in his wardrobe.

The grab handle on my 5.11 72hr bag is rated at 2000lbs. That's enough for me. I can also fit my gransfors small forest axe inside it. Pretty handy.

 

[copper_head]

Gotta love the Munro for all-round versatility. Very, very tough pack. You can mod an extra pouch to the front (I nicked the idea from Scoman) using a couple of webbing straps through the compression strap points.

Pic to show attachment points:

With the pouch on:

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Gotta love the Munro for all-round versatility. Very, very tough pack. You can mod an extra pouch to the front (I nicked the idea from Scoman) using a couple of webbing straps through the compression strap points.

Pic to show attachment points:

With the pouch on:

Got the same pouch that I swap between various packs. Even had mine on the side of my Munro and a dump pouch on the other.

 

[copper_head]

Got the same pouch that I swap between various packs. Even had mine on the side of my Munro and a dump pouch on the other.

Nice idea, you ever tried putting side pockets on it? The proper Munro ones are like hens teeth.

 

[MartinK9]

Nice idea, you ever tried putting side pockets on it? The proper Munro ones are like hens teeth.

Speak for yourself, I did have olive, red and camo sets

Down to 2 sets now.

The red set I use as a First aid kit on the Munro and the Centrino 30.

Like this:

 

[copper_head]

That looks pretty sweet, at least I know who's hording them all .

 

[MikeLA]

When I had a munro I used to use the vulcan side pouches before that I had some old Berghaus Roc side pouches.

 

[MartinK9]

When I had a munro I used to use ........ Berghaus Roc side pouches.

Yep they're the ones:

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48330

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123448&highlight=Centrino

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Yeah I had a set of OD ones but didn't get on with them and ended up throwing them away.
If I'm honest I don't like fastening things to compression straps anyway.

 

[sunndog]

what is it about the munro?....like most i'v got a fair few daysacks. most of em are technically better than a munro. my karimor predator for example is probably my favorite and most versatile. but i still love and find myself grabbing the munro quite often

the thing it does best IMO is roll up nice and small with the frame removed for when you're carrying a large pack but still need a proper daysack as well


OP, even though i do love my munro. i could perhaps be persuaded to swap you mine for your O.D sting.....just to do you a favour like lol

 

[copper_head]

Yeah I had a set of OD ones but didn't get on with them and ended up throwing them away.
If I'm honest I don't like fastening things to compression straps anyway.

Hmmm, might try end get my hands on a set and have a play. I'm guessing you could attach one to the front in the same manner as I have with the TAS pouch?

 

[JonathanD]

I've got the Maxpedition Pygmy Falcon. It is an excellent sack....

But 5.11's Rush 12 is superior in terms of comfort build and the back panel less prone to making you sweat.

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Yeah no problem. Think that's what martin has done with the red one.
Been looking for a sabre 35 as a replacement for my Munro as it has side pockets that will fit a crusader cup and bottle.

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[muffinski]

Thanks for the feedback folks. Certainly not against the5.11 Billyblade and it is good to hear the rush is decent bag so will definitelybe in the consideration list. Like the munro conversation copper head, looksgood. Sunndog I will give your offer some thought…..hmmmm No! . I can see what isgonna happen here, reviewing and researching days sacks is going to lead medown the I need several for different functions and styles routes. Question ishow do I get hem past the wife.