Reasonably priced back pack for walking.

[R-Tron 3108]

I'm looking for advice.
I require a reasonably priced back pack for walking and days out.
Im not looking to carry enough to set up camp but a flask or cook set along with general day excursion essentials must be accommodated with ease.

Any suggestions gratefully received.

 

[R-Tron 3108]

If you have a good one and would like to share pros and cons, please do.

 

[Limaed]

Berghaus Munro for me. It's a good size daysack (35 litres) that will meet your needs.

 

[copper_head]

Berghaus Munro for me. It's a good size daysack (35 litres) that will meet your needs.

Munro here too. No bells or whistles but as tough as they come. I find it comfortable to wear all day and you can just about squeeze an overnighter kit into it with a little creative kit selection.

Depends what you mean by reasonably priced though, the Munro comes in about £50-60, but I know it'll probably never need replacing.

 

[Damascus]

I think you must let us know your budget, as what is reasonable to one is expensive to another.

Vaude, Lowe alpine, osprey, berghaus about 25 to 35 ltrs, best thing is go to a store and try a few, better outdoor places will have weight to put in them. The fit is important, I don't know your size, tall, short, fat or thin. I have a Vaude and the back is adjustable others don't.

Do you intent to use it for walking or just carrying gear a short distance, there is a lot of variables, my pack I use for hill walking is different from my bushcraft bag, as they say horses for courses.

 

[rik_uk3]

I think you must let us know your budget, as what is reasonable to one is expensive to another.

Vaude, Lowe alpine, osprey, berghaus about 25 to 35 ltrs, best thing is go to a store and try a few, better outdoor places will have weight to put in them. The fit is important, I don't know your size, tall, short, fat or thin. I have a Vaude and the back is adjustable others don't.

Do you intent to use it for walking or just carrying gear a short distance, there is a lot of variables, my pack I use for hill walking is different from my bushcraft bag, as they say horses for courses.

"Im not looking to carry enough to set up camp but a flask or cook set along with general day excursion essentials must be accommodated with ease."

 

[R-Tron 3108]

I've spent 20-30 quid before and have been disappointed with build quality as the bag did not last. Spendin a little more is going to make sense.
It's going to be a day tripper. Cook set and a few essentials for a day out.

 

[R-Tron 3108]

I like the canvas and leather but some of these can be costly.

 

[Macaroon]

Have a look at the Karrimor SF stuff; Predator 35 or Sabre 35, bombproof and carry a small load as nicels as a larger one with the design of the compression straps. Either one of those is my go-to daypack these days, and I don't see that changing in a hurry.

 

[ledders666]

I used a Karrimor sabre 45l for a long time.

Now i use a Lowapline pro 35-45 which fits my back better, for longer days or overnighters. And have a 25l lowalpine as a smaller one I find the airzone back thingy really comfey and nice in summer.

....I do have my karrimor sabre 45l for sale with extra side pockets if your interested....

 

[R-Tron 3108]

How much would you be looking at Ledders?

 

[Trojan]

Or a 5.11 Rush 12 and Bug out/Piper Gear 3 Day Pass both of which I have and are very good.

I have heard nothing but praise for Munros and Karrimor SF Sarbes to.

 

[SGL70]

I currently use a Highlander ProForce 25, which I think is good value for money (£20, ebay). It is not perfect, but it works fine.

 

[Bishop]

Backpacks are like lovers and you wont know what you like till that first heavy embrace

 

[SGL70]

Backpacks are like lovers and you wont know what you like till that first heavy embrace

HAHAHAHAHA....spot on

 

[Pockets]

Love my Snugpak Sleeka Force 35.

 

[Tiley]

Berghaus Munro for me. It's a good size daysack (35 litres) that will meet your needs.

+1 for this. It's a simple, bombproof sack that'll give years of service. Great size for days out but also for minimalist overnighters.

 

[ozzy1977]

Another good thing about the munro is the extra side pockets

 

[MikeLA]

Recommend Munro, had on for about 18 years it was nearly yellow and was eventually persuaded to throw it away. HM Supplies used to sell their version called a Ronum which was also good. Check them out

 

[Quixoticgeek]

Have you looked at the Osprey Tempest/Talon range?

If you are travelling light, a PLCE side pocket may also be suitable.

Julia