Hi,
I just started finding some outdoor activity clubs and got registered for one. It is a woodworking club and there are lots of helpful people there. So I am quite excited. I went there yesterday for registration and induction. I used my plastic gym rucksack and quickly realise that it is too small and fragile for the job. So, I need some recommendations for a good rucksack as I am not familiar with the scenery when it comes to loading carrying.
I tried to list my requirements below, please let me know if there is anything missing for good advice.
1- I have no idea about the prices for a good rucksack. But I do not require it to be the cheapest or the most expensive with all bells and whistles. I have not dedicated a budget for it, but for a good one which lasts for a good long and would make me happy, I could pay up to £100. Perhaps a bit more if there is something very good close to that price point.
2- It has to be flexible in terms of use. I will mainly use it to carry my carving gear which is a hatchet, a couple of carving knives, a bushcraft knife in a leather sheath, a couple of spoon knives, and perhaps a couple of gouges in the future, pocket boy 170, a ruler and a few pens. I will also use it to carry 750-1000mm water in a bottle, lunch and snacks (a couple of sandwiches and perhaps a few snack bars), my ridgeline smock (in winter most likely), and some spare top clothing and socks.
3- It needs to serve as the main carrying solution for a day hiking (for two) or bushcraft day out (for one person). For hiking, it should hold 1-1.5 litres of water, lunch and snack for two, a couple of waterproof tops and some spare socks and tops. For the bushcraft day trip, I am not too sure as I have not done this before. Perhaps you could tell me better what I need for a day bushcraft activity. If possible I would like to have something flexible and modular so I can attach/store the sleeping arrangement and extra meal/gear if I decide/need to change day trip to two days trip.
Thanks for all the help.
