Hi,
Anyone out there have an idea where I can get a rucksack made to my own specifications?
Cheers
AJ
Anyone out there have an idea where I can get a rucksack made to my own specifications?
Cheers
AJ
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And they're more than a little bit costly.
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And they're more than a little bit costly.
I can dig out their contact details if you're anticipating a minor lottery win.
Care to be a little more specific about what your "specifications" are? Are you speaking size wise, or feature wise? A more specific question will get you a more specific answer.
I suspect I might well have an answer, although it might scare you off.
I suspect I might well have an answer, although it might scare you off.
when I was buying a pack the guy at the shop was telling me about a company that did it. I think it was a fairly local company (sheffield), though we were also talking about Rab bags so I may be mistaken
You could always phone them and see if they can help you. The website is www.cccoutdoors.com
You could always phone them and see if they can help you. The website is www.cccoutdoors.com
Thanks all, to be more specific something along the lines of the PLCE bergen but with a larger volume ie a bigger opening easier to get a decent sized sleeping bag in. Similiar to the Webtex Ultimax but modified and not in DPM.
The basic mods are double lid pocket above and below the lid that are little more generous, extendable lid, a larger front pouch on the main compartment, extra haulage strap and ice axe loops. The main compartment is to bigger in circumference.
Similar to a sabre 80-130 maybe ?
I can fit a hootchie with ropes and some snacks into the lid pocket on my sabre 45, so the size is there...
I think i know where your coming from on circumference though - if you can get a maggot in there on it's side there would be a lot more roon saved.
I can fit a hootchie with ropes and some snacks into the lid pocket on my sabre 45, so the size is there...
I think i know where your coming from on circumference though - if you can get a maggot in there on it's side there would be a lot more roon saved.
Similar to the sabre but I prefer the layout of the PLCE problem with the sabre and many I find is that with zips etc there is more to go wrong with them. The PLCE is nice and basic. And I wouldn't have to buy new stuff and I can use what I've already got.
AJP said:
You don't really want to buy a custom job really then?
Sound's like a berghaus then, maybe ?
AJS,
Go with Charliefox's idea.
I've got several Aguille sacs - some of which were special order. The stuff really is top quality, built to last and the service is second to none. The will make the minor(ish) mods you want or even build a complet sac.
They are not the cheapest sacs (similar price to POD and other lower volume high quality UK made sacs) but they are definately worth every penny.
The make a lot of our fell rescuce bags as well.
Go with Charliefox's idea.
I've got several Aguille sacs - some of which were special order. The stuff really is top quality, built to last and the service is second to none. The will make the minor(ish) mods you want or even build a complet sac.
They are not the cheapest sacs (similar price to POD and other lower volume high quality UK made sacs) but they are definately worth every penny.
The make a lot of our fell rescuce bags as well.
Have you had a look at the Karrimor-SF 80-130 on www.2ndelement.com it is a PLCE bergan and it comes in black or olive.
RV-1 do a modified Berghaus Vulcan. They have added extra zips on the back of the bergen so you can zip on a third PLCE side pouch.
Last week while off i got the oppurtunity to check out Berghuas new Bioflex packs. The guy in the shop let me load it up and I had a good walk round with. It was superb. The most comfortable pack I have had on in years.
My only problem with is that I would like to have pockets like the Vulcan. The sales guy said it will be only a matter of time before they use this harness system on all the large pack so I'll guess I'll wait. At 200 euros I can wait.
James
My only problem with is that I would like to have pockets like the Vulcan. The sales guy said it will be only a matter of time before they use this harness system on all the large pack so I'll guess I'll wait. At 200 euros I can wait.
James
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AJP,
I dunno much about military packs, but I would recommend a Gregory Whitney, expensive I no for about £300 and need shipping from the US (altho u did mention u wanted a custom, which arent cheap)
Whitneys are huge and have all the compartments you mentioned, they also come in many size back and waist systems.
They are super rugged and very water proof all though not entirely,
Hope that could help, they have a fairly wide opening mouth and a separate sleeping bag compartment.
If you wanted military thats probs not what you had in mind, but you never know
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I dunno much about military packs, but I would recommend a Gregory Whitney, expensive I no for about £300 and need shipping from the US (altho u did mention u wanted a custom, which arent cheap)
Whitneys are huge and have all the compartments you mentioned, they also come in many size back and waist systems.
They are super rugged and very water proof all though not entirely,
Hope that could help, they have a fairly wide opening mouth and a separate sleeping bag compartment.
If you wanted military thats probs not what you had in mind, but you never know
???
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