Karrimor Jaguar 55

[crosslandkelly]

A friend popped over today with his Karrimor Jaguar 55/75 to ask if I wanted it. He bought it to go to Nepal and Thailand for three months back in 2008, and hasn't used it since, as he isn't likely to use it again I snapped it up. Cheers Les.

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[mikesmith777]

Looks like a nice Sac there Colin.

 

[ozzy1977]

Nice one, I had one years ago which got stolen from my tent a reading festival back in 97 or98 great bags

 

[crosslandkelly]

Cheers Mike, Chris. Are these 55 ltrs in the main bag, and 20 ltrs in the top and pockets?

 

[Big Stu 12]

The jaguars have a long line of service with Karrimor, from way back , so got a good pedigree .

 

[ozzy1977]

I think it relates to the main bag being the 50l and the pockets make it up to 75l. Does it have side compression straps if it does these would adjust the volume.

 

[crosslandkelly]

I think it relates to the main bag being the 50l and the pockets make it up to 75l. Does it have side compression straps if it does these would adjust the volume.

Yes it does. Thanks.

 

[Mick721]

I've got a cheetah 60/85 which is very similar. Great bag. Can't fault it. Very comfortable and stable. It's great for the mountains,

 

[Harvestman]

I have a really old Panther, and it is still my go-to bag. Tough as old boots.

 

[Will_]

I have a really old Panther, and it is still my go-to bag. Tough as old boots.

I've got one too - found it abandoned in the attic of a place I was renting
It is insanely tough and is now the only large pack I use! (The price was right too )

 

[petrochemicals]

hello,

i wonder if you could answer a few questions for me.

What does the pack weigh, as I seem to remember this pack not being the 3kg monster its big brother is.

And two.

Is the hip belt removable, as being a wippet, I tend to get brused hips if the belt is too short.

Pete

 

[crosslandkelly]

hello,

i wonder if you could answer a few questions for me.

What does the pack weigh, as I seem to remember this pack not being the 3kg monster its big brother is.




And two.

Is the hip belt removable, as being a wippet, I tend to get brused hips if the belt is too short.

Pete

Hi Pete, the pack comes in at a tad over 2.7 kg (according to my scales) and the waist belt is non removable. Hope this helps.

 

[petrochemicals]

Hi Pete, the pack comes in at a tad over 2.7 kg (according to my scales) and the waist belt is non removable. Hope this helps.

yup, but don't take offence.

a 3kg pack I'd have to take an external frame pack to justify it, 20% of full pack weight is too much.

And on the other hand, its a really good hardwearing bag for daily use.

But the hipbelt for a racing snake like me is no good. Biggest problem with all bags for me.

 

[crosslandkelly]

yup, but don't take offence.

a 3kg pack I'd have to take an external frame pack to justify it, 20% of full pack weight is too much.

And on the other hand, its a really good hardwearing bag for daily use.

But the hipbelt for a racing snake like me is no good. Biggest problem with all bags for me.

What pack do you use?

 

[petrochemicals]

What pack do you use?

A karrimor panther 65 with side permanent pockets, that has a custom hip belt, and is slimmed down to about 60l (thinning the pack by resewing the sleeping bag compartment)without all the gubbins on it(compression straps, sleeping bag zip, extra hooks etc) by the good people at lancashire sports repairs, well worth it. Bag cost me 90 and the alterations the same, but good value as its perfect for me.

External frame for me at that weight (30 kg+) but thats a good day bag that you can treat rough. Real fire and forget bag that .

Edit

real fire and forget bag the jaguar!