wow haha so it is a good place to ask for advice on what would be a good bag to buy for over night camping was recently just using the boot off my car but that does not allow me to explore as much as i would like to
How many rucksacks do you have?
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I've managed to rationalise somewhat, mainly down to realising that a Sabre45 would do me Summer and Winter:
Karrimor Sabre 45 - with side pockets
Karrimor Sabre 35 - daypack
Lowe Alpine Flywheel 30 - low-profile cycling pack
Sea To Summit Ultra-Slil day pack
The Ultra-Sil daypack I use as a tent bag, and then can be used as a lightweight day pack for walks from basecamp.
Karrimor Sabre 45 - with side pockets
Karrimor Sabre 35 - daypack
Lowe Alpine Flywheel 30 - low-profile cycling pack
Sea To Summit Ultra-Slil day pack
The Ultra-Sil daypack I use as a tent bag, and then can be used as a lightweight day pack for walks from basecamp.
Oh bum - just remembered that I've also got a couple of small packs - mainly hydration pack with an additional pocket for essentials (not counting my surplus hydration pack as that is just that - no storage space so it doesn't qualify), an Osprey bumbag that folds out to a rucksack when you need more room) and a Maxpedition large drop pouch that folds out to a small rucksack!
That takes me to 13 now. An unlucky number so I guess I'll have to get another now just to make it a safe 14. Of course, I could donate a couple to my son which might be cheaper even though he has a perfectly good one for the moment.
Im realising I have even more of a problem than I thought!!
That takes me to 13 now. An unlucky number so I guess I'll have to get another now just to make it a safe 14. Of course, I could donate a couple to my son which might be cheaper even though he has a perfectly good one for the moment.
Im realising I have even more of a problem than I thought!!
Too many.
I experimented for years with rucksacks until I had an epiphany. I've all sorts of bombproof, 1000 denier jobs with elaborate suspension systems, as well as traditional canvas and leather, until I realised that that up to a quarter of the weight I was carrying - depending on the load - was the rucksack itself! I've started walking more than fixed camping and weight has become an issue.
I finally went with a ULA Circuit pack which comes in at 41oz - which you can lighten further by removing some of the removables, like the hydration bladder sleeve, for example.
It's not the lightest pack around, but it has an excellent strength/ robustness to weight ratio. The size is perfect (around 60 litres with a 45 litre main compartment - expandable due to its roll top closure). This enables me to keep my summer pack weight down to around 20-25lbs and winter, a hair over 30lbs.
I experimented for years with rucksacks until I had an epiphany. I've all sorts of bombproof, 1000 denier jobs with elaborate suspension systems, as well as traditional canvas and leather, until I realised that that up to a quarter of the weight I was carrying - depending on the load - was the rucksack itself! I've started walking more than fixed camping and weight has become an issue.
I finally went with a ULA Circuit pack which comes in at 41oz - which you can lighten further by removing some of the removables, like the hydration bladder sleeve, for example.
It's not the lightest pack around, but it has an excellent strength/ robustness to weight ratio. The size is perfect (around 60 litres with a 45 litre main compartment - expandable due to its roll top closure). This enables me to keep my summer pack weight down to around 20-25lbs and winter, a hair over 30lbs.
Karrimor Lynx 65 (been my main bag for 20 years)
Woodlore leaf cutter (my new one)
Hazard 4 plan b sling pack
Looks like I need some more bags!
Woodlore leaf cutter (my new one)
Hazard 4 plan b sling pack
Looks like I need some more bags!
Biggest: berghaus vulcan with side pockets 100ltr. Used if I'm out for longer than a week, or overnighting with my children.
Medium: karrimor sabre 45 with side pockets from above if needed. Used if I'm out overnight by myself, or out for up to a week.
Small: Bergans of Norway Langevann 11ltr hip pack. This has become my every day pack, enabling me to carry all I need for a days excursion, or if I'm somehow benighted.
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Medium: karrimor sabre 45 with side pockets from above if needed. Used if I'm out overnight by myself, or out for up to a week.
Small: Bergans of Norway Langevann 11ltr hip pack. This has become my every day pack, enabling me to carry all I need for a days excursion, or if I'm somehow benighted.
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Army DPM infantry long back bergen and pockets
Same in OG
DPM patrol sack 50l
Sabre 45 coyote
Sabre 60/100 black
MTP patrolsack 20l
Berghaus Vulcan , in canvas,(Somewhere)
Got to get rid of some of the military stuff as I'm no longer serving, so the big bergens will be going!
Civvy:
Go lite 40l sack
Montane Cobra
Same in OG
DPM patrol sack 50l
Sabre 45 coyote
Sabre 60/100 black
MTP patrolsack 20l
Berghaus Vulcan , in canvas,(Somewhere)
Got to get rid of some of the military stuff as I'm no longer serving, so the big bergens will be going!
Civvy:
Go lite 40l sack
Montane Cobra
I have only one. The Bergans Powerframe 130L+ customized for me with 214 liters and some improvements in case of back length and details.
I just bought a 5.11 Rush24 in multicam from ebay - bargain. At least I keep telling myself this.
What on earth do you need a 214 litre backpack for? Or at least to the extent where you don't need anything smaller?
I only have three, a 30l, a 45-65l, and what used to be an 88l before I cut the pockets off (I reckon around 75l now).
