Karrimor Sabre 45 or the Arc'teryx Axios 50 backpack

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Jahminn

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Hey everyone. I am having trouble choosing between the two. Any suggestions will be welcome.

Thanks in advance.

Radek.
 

johnboy

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Hi,

I'd go for Arc'teryx everyday of the week and twice on Sundays...

You get the option of a couple of back lengths for one.
The charcoal colour is pretty low key..
Arc'teryx gear is exceptionally well thought out and made IME.

With the Sabre you get 1 back length which is fine if it fits.
The neck into the sac is also quite narrow. It's not a bad rucksack but I'd go for the Arc'teryx.

Unless you need something in Olive green that can take PLCE pouches...

HTH

John
 

Jahminn

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Thank you very much for your input. I've been reading that the Sabre is very uncomfortable for people over 6ft. I'm 5'11 so I have some concerns with that. My concern with Arc'teryx is I'm not sure how long it would last in comparison to the Sabre. The Sabre seems bombproof, but on the other hand, Arc'teryx has a great reputation so I guess I'll just have to take a chance as both have great reviews. I think Arc'teryx is the winner for me.
 

Stuart69

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Have you had a look at the Karrimor SF Predator Patrol 45? I've had mine a few months now and it's a great pack. Loads of room, tough and very comfortable. I've added an Omni pouch and 5.11 FAK pouch to the front and 2 Artkis side pouches if I need more room. I prefer it much more than my old Sabre 45.

Lurch at Lakeland sells them - Link -

A good review from Pablo here - Link -

I'm 5'11 too if that helps any
 
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Jahminn

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Thanks for you post. Yeah the 50L looks really nice. I'am having trouble finding a retailer that delivers to Canada though.
 

johnboy

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Thanks for you post. Yeah the 50L looks really nice. I'am having trouble finding a retailer that delivers to Canada though.


I'd stick with the Arc'teryx product. The Predator is predominantly designed as a daysack / patrol pack for wearing over body armour and lugging all the stuff around that a modern infantyman needs out on patrol in somewhere dusty and sandy.

Again you get just 1 back length which is fine if it fits. Also the waist belt is there but it's not particularly padded. If the back length is incorrect it'll end up around your stomach not sitting on your hips so weight transfer of the load onto your hips will be compromised. Ok for light loads but if you load it up with 50 l of kit and then add another 20l in side pockets you end up with a 70l load being mainly bourne on your shoulders...


The Zip off main compartment is interesting but unless you are planning on lugging a PRC 77 Bowman or Clansman Radio or ECM kit around it might be a tad pointless.

The up side is the pack is well made and will last a lot of abuse and has a few 'real world' features that you'll use.

The Arc'teryx is not designed for combat conditions comes in a couple of back lengths so you get a basic option for it fitting correctly and thuis transfering weight to your hips correctly and I suppose the upside is being in Canada you can try one on before you buy it..

Arc'teryx has an exceptionally good reputation for innovation and quality of product I dont think you need to worry on that front...
 

Jahminn

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Well said John. It's a tough choice but you brought up some good points. At the end of a long day of hiking, comfort is definitely what matters. It's too bad the Karrimor's don't come with different back sizes like the Arc'teryx, I just loooove their look.

Thanks a lot for your input gentleman.
 

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