Hi All, this is only my second post! Since introducing myself two or three weeks ago (thanks for the helpful advice by the way!) I've been walking along the white cliffs of Dover and have been showing the missus why I bought yet another camping stove (this time it was the Swedish Army Trangia). Amazingly she liked it and thought the soup tasted better having been freshly cooked rather than getting watered down by the condensation in a flask!
When not on hikes, I've been out in the local woods collecting dry tinder and practicing the art of fire lighting (in my fire pit at home, before anyone starts to think I'm an arsonist!!). This weekend, I'm heading out to the woods to collect a decent piece of wood so that I can have a go at whittling (albeit with my SAK Huntsman) - I'm thinking a small spatula might be a good project to start with.
Anyway I digress! I'm currently using an old sports rucksack and while there's nothing wrong with it, I feel the need to replace it with something new and a pack which is perhaps better suited to my needs.
That is to say that I'm after a day pack between 30 and 35ltr's - I guess that might be a bit bigger than a typical day pack because I'm also likely to be lugging around my wife's coat, jumper and food (just call me Eeyore!). I expect the pack will also be used for work and occasional weekends away (non-outdoorsy type stuff!).
I've basically been looking at three options: First is the Highlander Forces 33 as it seems to get a lot of good reviews and I like the fact it's made from quite robust material and has the side pockets to help with organisation. It's also quite affordable.
The second option is the mil-com airjet 25 or 35 ltr rucksack although these don't appear to be as well made as the highlander.
The third option is to wait a little longer and get the Karrimor SF Sabre 30. Nice strong pack, lacks the side pockets but the sabre's seem to get a lot of love from bushcrafters. The above two options give you an idea on my ideal sort of budget (£30ish) but I won't object to paying £50-55 for a pack if it definitely is worth it?
Thanks for reading, I'd of course appreciate anyone's thoughts, particularly if you've used these packs.
When not on hikes, I've been out in the local woods collecting dry tinder and practicing the art of fire lighting (in my fire pit at home, before anyone starts to think I'm an arsonist!!). This weekend, I'm heading out to the woods to collect a decent piece of wood so that I can have a go at whittling (albeit with my SAK Huntsman) - I'm thinking a small spatula might be a good project to start with.
Anyway I digress! I'm currently using an old sports rucksack and while there's nothing wrong with it, I feel the need to replace it with something new and a pack which is perhaps better suited to my needs.
That is to say that I'm after a day pack between 30 and 35ltr's - I guess that might be a bit bigger than a typical day pack because I'm also likely to be lugging around my wife's coat, jumper and food (just call me Eeyore!). I expect the pack will also be used for work and occasional weekends away (non-outdoorsy type stuff!).
I've basically been looking at three options: First is the Highlander Forces 33 as it seems to get a lot of good reviews and I like the fact it's made from quite robust material and has the side pockets to help with organisation. It's also quite affordable.
The second option is the mil-com airjet 25 or 35 ltr rucksack although these don't appear to be as well made as the highlander.
The third option is to wait a little longer and get the Karrimor SF Sabre 30. Nice strong pack, lacks the side pockets but the sabre's seem to get a lot of love from bushcrafters. The above two options give you an idea on my ideal sort of budget (£30ish) but I won't object to paying £50-55 for a pack if it definitely is worth it?
Thanks for reading, I'd of course appreciate anyone's thoughts, particularly if you've used these packs.
