Looking for a long back option in a smaller capacity pack

[MrEd]

Yes seems to be some variance in weight reports. Anywhere from 2kg to 3.5. There was another thread I found that average measurements were more in the mid 2kg's range. Any of that range is fine by me. I have set my sights on it, now just to find one

I have a Lowe alpine sting, genuine, in green, it weighs 1900g empty

I have (had) an awry that was ex-Danish army - slightly lightweight fabric but still bombproof, I have it to my nephew, he is still using it.

Super packs, well worth hunting down, I love my sting. Happy to take any photo you want

 

[Ozmundo]

I wonder if the DPM print weights 200 grams?

 

[mickbr]

How shiny is the DPM print on the Awry ones fellas? Some reviews say its markedly more reflective in sunlight than the original Lowe alpine generation. Id assume its not overly shiny since its being used to camoflage soldiers. Probably a very objective question. I guess I dont want to stand out too much in the bush, not that Im doing anything nefarious, but I like blending in

 

[Ozmundo]

I thought my (son’s) was an Awry model as it has molle, lid pocket zip toward the head and PLCE zips tight way up.

Checked it is labelled Lowe, made in Vietnam & contains polyurethane foam. DPM fabric is very good match to the PLCE side pockets, yoke and goretex mittens I have.



I’d be interested to seeing the Awry version. I keep borrowing this back from the boy.

 

[MrEd]

How shiny is the DPM print on the Awry ones fellas? Some reviews say its markedly more reflective in sunlight than the original Lowe alpine generation. Id assume its not overly shiny since its being used to camoflage soldiers. Probably a very objective question. I guess I dont want to stand out too much in the bush, not that Im doing anything nefarious, but I like blending in

Mine was semi faded so it was fine, I don’t think they are that shiny, they are more like a ‘satin’ finish to the Lowe alpine ‘matt’ finish if that makes sense?

 

[mickbr]

Thanks fellas, I wondered if the finish is an IR/night vision resistant coating they might have added to the second versions. I just read an online reviewer who believes this is the case, so the Awry packs may actually have a tactical advantage over the originals. Not that I will personally need such an advantage, just for interests sake

 

[mickbr]

Well I just bought a gen 2 sting pack from sas surplus I think they are called. Forum member lostplanet has been extremely helpful on direct messages. as has every one on the thread. Thanks again fellas. On a new adventure now with a more compact and lighter pack than the old berghaus Vulcan and apart from it's size it's colour bleaching to a weird fungus orange was getting a bit embarrassing. Can't complain, it lasted 12 years at least. Now just got to find a home for the very expensive berghaus centurio 45 I don't need.

 

[Ozmundo]

I agree, I've found some very helpful folks on here.

 

[MrEd]

Well I just bought a gen 2 sting pack from sas surplus I think they are called. Forum member lostplanet has been extremely helpful on direct messages. as has every one on the thread. Thanks again fellas. On a new adventure now with a more compact and lighter pack than the old berghaus Vulcan and apart from it's size it's colour bleaching to a weird fungus orange was getting a bit embarrassing. Can't complain, it lasted 12 years at least. Now just got to find a home for the very expensive berghaus centurio 45 I don't need.

Honestly you won’t be disappointed. I bought my Lowe alpine from @lostplanet a number of years back and it’s my main go to bag, even for travelling tbh. It’s superb.
Why he sold it to me I don’t know!

 

[m_a_s]

Now I just have to find a new home for an as new Berghaus Centurio 45....no one has really heard of them in Australia, very hard to sell I think

Let me know if you're willing to ship internationally

 

[Paul_B]

Took my custom made Aiguille Alpine pack recently on a city break via trains (and replacement buses - British trains for you). I forgot how supremely comfortable a rucksack made to your exact dimensions is.

Looks good in the fells but also city trips on public transport. Good for urban to hilltop! All in 1000 and 500D black nylon fabric and tough as a rucksack comes. Loosely based on sacks he's made for people from a certain regiment but in my place smaller at 55 to 65 litres than the 100+litres he made for certain military types. He makes for MRTs in the area for carrying medical kit and gas canisters too.

 

[MikeLA]

Hi folks, any suggestions for packs with a decent hipbelt in the 45-55 litre capacity and okay for a long spine. Im 6'3" but longish spine. My main pack was a Bergahus Vulcan but in my 50's now I dont go out for more than 3 days at a time( and usually just 1-2) and dont need that load carrying capacity anymore.

What I have found is going back to a Berghaus Centurio 45L( older style) I have two problems. Getting all my gear into it is a squeeze but doable( all my gear is XXL size, like me) so I maybe should have gone larger in the first place. And that little belt(unpadded on this version) is more up my waist then hips. Okay I know there is no cure for that, but wondered how it goes with finding 'longer' brands in this size category? Is it a lost cause, should just accept I have to go for 70L packs etc to get the length? Thanks for any suggestions.

Could you not still use this but pack less or not use side pouches. It’s what I do, just got to be strict and the plus you will save money