I'm off to New Zealand at Xmas with the wife on honeymoon and I need a new bag, I cant stand suitcases and I don't want to use my Bergen that I use for bushcrafting for two reasons, I don't want to empty my kit out as nowhere to store it and also I'm thinking I want something I can easily access my clothes etc without emptying the whole thing should I need something at the bottom, so I'm looking for ideas, has anyone seen or had/used a bag with at least 70 litres, proper rucksack straps, I like to carry my bag not drag it behind me bashing into things, only thing I'm concerned about is the said straps getting damaged by conveyor belts etc in transit. advice please, thanks in advance, Gregor.
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You can use a flight bag for your rucksack, my Highlander Forces backpack has a rain cover that doubles as flight bag.
Some backpacks have zippers along the entire front of the bag allowing easy access, I don't think they're very durable but would be easier to pack and unpack individual items... Here's a Youtube video of a backpack that has this kind of front opening, to give you an idea.
Some backpacks have zippers along the entire front of the bag allowing easy access, I don't think they're very durable but would be easier to pack and unpack individual items... Here's a Youtube video of a backpack that has this kind of front opening, to give you an idea.
Berghaus vulcan or something like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUSEiHgn5lo&feature=relmfu
How much do you have to spend ?
How much do you have to spend ?
Congratulations on having your honeymoon in the best country in the world.Most of the major rucksack manufacturers make a travel type Bergen where the harness can be zipped behind a fabric panel. In rucksack mode you are getting a compromise as you are getting zip closure etc...Something like this...http://store.berghaus.com/webapp/wc...ravel+Luggage^Travel+Packs_Equipment_Whatever you end up with if you are bringing any 'bushcraft' or camping kit with you make sure it's clean and spotless.MAF are very particular.
that berghaus one looks spot on although a wee bit pricey, I didn't want to spend much more than £70. there is a slightly smaller version of that berghaus that may be ok, bit small though, needs to take 3 weeks worth of clothes, if I weren't with the wife that would consist of a change of pants and a toothbrush, however she will want me to actually clean myself and change ALL of my clothes! bloody women! lol
This might interest you, probably crap, but may last for the duration of your trip http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Vango...ackpacksRucksacks_Bags_EH&hash=item20be414620
You could get the Berghaus off ebay,secondhand for probably less then £70,I got one last week for £40.
Fancy a trip to Plymouth.?.....http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Berghaus-...ackpacksRucksacks_Bags_EH&hash=item4ab08b0951
The Six Moons Traveler has a full front zip so you can get to what you need ...
http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/packs.html?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_smd.tpl&product_id=26&category_id=11
What about a surplus Deployment bag, plenty big enough, strong with loads of pockets, and shoulder straps
The Pacsafe cages are a good investment if you want to avoid damage and curious baggage handlers
http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/packs.html?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_smd.tpl&product_id=26&category_id=11
What about a surplus Deployment bag, plenty big enough, strong with loads of pockets, and shoulder straps
The Pacsafe cages are a good investment if you want to avoid damage and curious baggage handlers
think that's the one I'm gonna go for, the 60+15, I can get it new for £70. looks spot on for what I need.
those cages look awesome! may have to find the extra funds somehow, I don't think a padlock on the zip is good enough really.
heathrow to Singapore then on to Christchurch! only an hour in Singapore so no time for sightseeing which is a shame.
EdS
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Snugpak Kitmonster - best of both worlds.
http://www.snugpak.com/index.php?MenuID=114-200&ItemID=245
http://www.snugpak.com/index.php?MenuID=114-200&ItemID=245
thanks for all the advice guys, gone for the berghaus jalan, I like the fact it zips up to conceal the rucksack straps so they won't get chews off in a conveyor belt and baggage handling! plus the zip off day sack will come in really handy once were over in NZ on day trips etc, it's not as big volume wise as I was looking for ideally but I figure 75 litres full of clothes will be pushing the limits of the 20kg limit anyways. thanks again all. Gregor.
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