Looking for a new rucksack

[Floki]

Hi all,
im searching for a new rucksack, does anybody know where to get a good rucksack or is anybody selling? The only two things that im looking for in a rucksack are back padding and outside straps.
I found this cool olive Explorer backapck on Endicotts ( http://www.endicotts.co.uk/content/explorer-65-litre-ruck-sack-olive ), does anybody have any experience with it or thoughts?

Cheers Floki

 

[Leshy]

Here's a bargain...

http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=9820

 

[Leshy]

And here
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=140438

 

[redbranchwarrior]

Hi

What size bag are you after?

I'll be having a clear-out this week, and will prob be selling a Dutch Sting and Saracen (both DPM) and a Berghaus Centurio 30 plus side pockets....

 

[Floki]

How much would the dutch sting or saracen run? and do you have any pics?

 

[redbranchwarrior]

Sorry, just realised your in Slovenia, i'd need to check postage, it may be prohibitively expensive....

 

[Floki]

Oh no worries i've got family in england so i'd be sending it there

 

[IC_Rafe]

Don't buy a pack without trying it on with weight in it. You'll have no idea how it works for your body.

 

[Tonyuk]

It depends on what size of pack your after and what you plan on doing with it. Recently i've been using a lowe alpine "air-zone" pack i bought second hand and i'm finding it very good and comfortable in the heat even with a fair bit of weight in it. If your looking for just a civvy pack i would recommend that. If your looking for a more traditional type of pack look at the berghaus centrino or munro.

Tonyu

 

[Floki]

I usually carry 12-18kg so i'm looking for a reasonable sized pack that i can also use in the winter (that can fit extra clothes in), the lowe alpine is a long pack right? How are you finding the long structure of the pack, can you put your sleeping bag/tent in horizontally? Because i've heard rumors that the long packs have a reputation of being a drag when you're putting things in and out?

 

[Nice65]

The Sting is now my only bag of that size, it's very comfortable, and adjustable for different back length. With the side pouches, it'll easily do a 3 nighter. Very well padded, including the waist straps. It's well thought out and so bombproof I usually allow gravity to help steep descents, ie, chuck it down. Tis quite heavy from the off though.

I'm down to just that and a Berghaus Munro now, in recovery as it were

 

[redbranchwarrior]

How much would the dutch sting or saracen run? and do you have any pics?

Hey

The Sting can be seen here....

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116795

The Saracen is in similar condition...I only have one set of side pouches but can sell with either bag. I have shown prices are with the pouches, but if you wanted one without I would knock £15 off....

Sting - £65
Saracen - £85

Both prices inc postage.

 

[Quixoticgeek]

I love my Exped Lightning 60 pack. Which I reviewed [thread=138101]here[/thread]. I an't recommend it highly enough. Not found a pack that transfers load better.

J

 

[redbranchwarrior]

Floki

Let me know if you want any more info or pics on the Dutch bags