karrimor SF predator a generous 30l?

[mickbr]

Hi gents, wondered at the capacity of these before buying. Though its hard to measure do you think they are measuring flush with the top of the opening or when the internal flap is extended all the way up around the gear. Might sound like a wierd finicky question but there would probably be 5-7 L difference between either( I am guessing). I recall a buddy with a berghaus centurio used to stack gear well higher than normal and just cinch the top cover over whatever he had ro. I have a chinese made 30L assault pack about to fall apart which is just slightly cramped for my overnight sleeping kit etc which is why I am doing some internet analysis in advance.... trying to avoid a 45L at this stage.

 

[mickbr]

actually another way to frame it would be if anyone knows how it compares to ther berghaus centurio. Im also trying to avoid pouches on the outside, too easy to nick stuff out of them

 

[SCOMAN]

A bit more expensive but I have to recommend the Savotta Jakarri M. Great pack, get the aluminium frame and carrying a fair bit of weight is a breeze. The lid floats for greater capacity.

 

[mickbr]

Nice packs but covid/war for ukrainium has pushed the price up too much for me.

 

[Decacraft]

I own a predator 30

I would say its 30l once it's closed properly and pulled down tight on the straps like the pictures show when it's shown online. With the inner expanded I would guess an easy 10l extra if not more if you loosen off the tension straps. I can dig mine out and take some pictures later for you

 

[Decacraft]

actually another way to frame it would be if anyone knows how it compares to ther berghaus centurio. Im also trying to avoid pouches on the outside, too easy to nick stuff out of them

It's considerably lighter, feels less bulky than my centurio did. Only downside is the lack of adding the rocket side pouches on the predator but it does have bottle holders on the sides and straps if you wanted to store a saw/axe/bivvy etc

 

[mickbr]

thanks fellas I ended getting a berghaus centurio 45 this time rather than try and stretch a 30L capabilities. Being an XXL sized guy my sleeping bag, jacket, poncho everything is larger so I finally took the plunge and will see how a 45 goes.

 

[Trojan]

Unless your heart is set on one do look at Arktis. I have one off ebay and have been very pleased.