The Lowe Alpine Sting - A review, some questions and a comparison to the Proforce 66L
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At the top of the front, just below the opening are two much larger Molle type attachments and running directly below is this thick green section. Again no ideas with these so answers welcomed!
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Grab / lifting point ~ means you can spread the load into two hands; one at the front, one at the back
.Link's to Surplus and Outdoors. I'm guessing that the link's correct but thought it best to check
(not that I can be of any other help mind :sad6: )
Looks like a Templar Assault Systems large utility pouch. Got one for my Munro a few weeks back.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SALE-60-O...Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item25821a69c0
It's the Dutch Army saracen by lowe alpine, johns is a salient, my mistake.
some pics
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/lowe-alpine-saracen-military-backpack-internal-frame~p~2154n/
http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/showthread.php/74085-Berghaus-Vulcan-or-other-Bergens-Who-uses-them?
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Have a good read about the Saracen, think it is quite a heavy bag compared to the Vulcan. If you don't need the molle or the floating lid go for the Vulcan 1 (the Vulcan 2 are MMPS), really liking mine and surprisingly not that heavy empty, so much so I am selling off all of my PLCE stuff soon.
Nice review of a great pack at an excellent price. I got mine (inc. side pockets) delivered from Sports Direct for £100. Unfortunately illness didn't allow me out last season, so Ive yet to give it the abuse it was built for.
Those small loop fixings at the top are for ice axes. Though having looked at mine again the molle system looks a bit different. I'll find a link to my BB review.
http://www.britishblades.com/forums...ck-look-plus-pics&highlight=Lowe+Alpine+Sting
Those small loop fixings at the top are for ice axes. Though having looked at mine again the molle system looks a bit different. I'll find a link to my BB review.
http://www.britishblades.com/forums...ck-look-plus-pics&highlight=Lowe+Alpine+Sting
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Yeah I've been looking at the Vulcan also. Someone posted a link on here selling them new with side pockets for £99, looks to be a steal at that price. Wasn't sure of the back system though and I know the LA one to be good. Then again I only need it as a winter pack really so wouldn't be doing any great distances.
That link advertises the "Stingray." Slightly different from the "Sting." IIRC, the Stingray has a separate sleeping bag compartment similar to the Proforce in the OP.
You're correct santaman, but the sellers here seem to use the two names interchangeably; it's not at all uncommon to see both names used in the same advertisement, but the stingray is a much less common pack to find in the flesh............................
Honestly couldn't tell you which the Molle pouch is but it fits a treat on the sting, I then take it off and fasten it to my belt as I keep my FAK and personal items in it.
Thanks for all the explanations with the various attachments, I know much more now. Is anyone using those black plastic fasteners that are on either side just below the lid? They are just there with no purpose on mine at the moment
Mine doesn't seem to have them. I have 4 on the lid for fastening a bag or mat.
Got a pic?
That's what I was afraid of. So there's no way to know which one they'll actually send before ordering from them? Not that I can afford it plus postage anyway....but just dreaming.
I managed to get a really nice one from Kevin at Endicotts.Dont know if he has any left but worth a ring.
http://www.endicotts.co.uk/
http://www.endicotts.co.uk/
Hi,
I managed to get some spare side pouches for these packs with the zips, but also have molle straps on the reverse.
I've fitted mine onto the front molle panel giving loads more storage.
If anyone wants one I've got one spare and I'll do it for £10 posted.
Pm me if interested.
Cheers
I managed to get some spare side pouches for these packs with the zips, but also have molle straps on the reverse.
I've fitted mine onto the front molle panel giving loads more storage.
If anyone wants one I've got one spare and I'll do it for £10 posted.
Pm me if interested.
Cheers
