what backpacks and day sacks do you use?

[Big Stu 12]

I like my 120 ltr Bergan with a couple of extra smaller pouches on the outside, have a smaller 65 ltr Karrimor Discovery that is 30+ years old and still going strong, also have a Karrimor day sack that is a 20 + 8 but always seem to fill it up...

I used to have a Karrimor Hot Earth untill about 8 years ago That was riped a part on a high speed spill (well a bit over the speed limit) on the ZZR.....

 

[Thoth]

Multi day hikes camping:Karrimor Sabre 45 + sides,
Day in the woods: Sabre 30,
Day on the hills / overnight in B&B/bunkhouse (sleeping bag but no tent) Osprey Talon 33,

 

[Skaukraft]

Finaly got a picture of my backpacks I use for longer hikes.

My HelSport. Don't remember the model name. Good alround pack. abt. 60 litres (80 with extensions).

From left: Small vintage backpack, probably from the 50's or 60's. More of a colectable than a user.
Number two is a guy many norwegians will recognize; the "Ludvig", Norwegian Army issue Bergans backpack, this is the canvas version. Now retired after decades of army service (I was issued one of these in the mid 90's when I did my duty).
This is the pack I am rebuilding my kit around.

 

[swright81076]

Im currently using an issue motar pack (just about identical to tecmac 50) along with standard plce side pouches, and a response pack. I can alter the setup as needed. The response pack is attached using molle system to rear or bergen, or between side pouches in daysack setup.
1. Bergen as is
2. Bergen with sides
3. Bergen with sides and response pack
4. Sides as day sack
5. Sides with response pack as larger day sack

 

[PDA1]

My day pack is an REI 18L 11 oz pack. It will take a 3L hydration bladder, which I really need in the 90 deg+ summer temperatures in the hills here. My trip pack is an REI Flash 62l, which has a sheet frame, a really good waist system and weighs less than 3 lbs. My most treasured is a p42 bergan (the type I used as a cadet in the late 50s) this has a steel frame, is canvas and leather and weighs over 7 lbs. Nowadays only used when I drive to the camp site

http://onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=4182&bc=no

 

[adam_myers]

http://www.originalequipmentshop.co...royale_jr_pack__wildlife_hatchet/24755_p.html

I've now bought the frost river isle pack came with a free wildlife hatchet too

 

[Elen Sentier]

http://www.originalequipmentshop.co...royale_jr_pack__wildlife_hatchet/24755_p.html

I've now bought the frost river isle pack came with a free wildlife hatchet too

Dhhhhhhhhhhh ... the "free wildlife hatchet" just made my brain boggle, am imagining possibilities ...

 

[sandbender]

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"...Number two is a guy many norwegians will recognize; the "Ludvig", Norwegian Army issue Bergans backpack, this is the canvas version..."

I used to have one of those, surprisingly comfy I thought.

 

[Ben98]

Karrimor hot rock 40 for me
It does everything I have ever wanted, it is uber comfy and is just the right size for everything from carrying school books to 3 nights away
Its one of the few bits of really good, modern, karrimor gear

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[Skaukraft]

I used to have one of those, surprisingly comfy I thought.

They were produced by Bergans, and the quality is superb, but in the army they were overloaded with stuff, and we learned to hate it. I plan to modify this one a bit with wider straps and a strap to go over my chest.

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

Used this from 1989, yesterday winter climbing. Very comfy and still 100% functional.


nevis_centre by Nick_Scots, on Flickr

 

[R.Lewis]

Lowe Alpine sting and for EDC and day trips a really battered Berghaus Munro. Both packs are excellent.

 

[Dave]

I have a few to choose from, but most of the time and for all long walks I use a Crux AK47.

About six thousand kilometers and still going strong.

Based largely on sandebenders continuing praise of his Crux pack, I was led to the wildtrek pack, made by lightwave, and have been very happy with it. For dayhikes or multi day trips. Its very comfy with loads up to 13kg.

For a days bimble, lately, Ive just been taking a smock or coat, and putting stuff in the pockets:

Grace solo Spinntex ESP tarp, with 24 metres of 2mm high vis dyneema [tarp&cordage weighs just 265g! ]
Opinel ss number 8 gardening knife. 40g
Homemade wilderness chair: 60g
Snowpeak TI mug with some silk with an elastic band for a filter: Bout 98g

Thats a coffee, under a roof, on a comfy chair, bit of whittling, a fire, all for carrying under half a kilo.

 

[Squidders]

Sabre 45 + side pockets for autumn / winter.
Frost River Nessmuk pack for spring / summer.
Frost River Shell Kit for bits and bobs by the fire.

 

[sandbender]

"...Based largely on sandebenders continuing praise of his Crux pack, I was led to the wildtrek pack, made by lightwave, and have been very happy with it..."

Glad to have been useful for a change. Lightwave, for those who don't know, are the sister company to Crux, producing trekking packs rather than ones for climbers. I am not a climber but I found Crux before I knew Lightwave existed.

"...Thats a coffee, under a roof, on a comfy chair, bit of whittling, a fire, all for carrying under half a kilo. ..."

Brilliant! What more could one want.

 

[PropThePolecat]

I use a Osprey Talon 22 for dayhikes and fishing trips:

For overnighters i use my Osprey Stratos 34:

And for multiday hikes ive got my Osprey Aether 70

 

[rg598]

The pack I use the most is the REI Flash 62. It is a 62 L pack and weighs 3 lb.

I also have a larger 80 L Gregory pack for temperatures under -20C when the sleeping bag and jacket are just too big to fit in the Flash 62.

 

[Ben98]

Well, since yesterday I am now the proud owner of both a new karrimor alpiniste 45+10 in red (to be used for winter camps and longer trips) and a karrimor x-lite 15 for running and small day trips, keeping my hot rock for 1-2 nighters and summer camps
Happy happy happy :-D
Atb
Ben

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[ozzy1977]

My day pack is a Berghaus Munro
Summer overnighter Karrimor Predator 45
Winter overnighter Berghaus Vulcan
I have rocket pockets for the above 2 if needs be

 

[Quixoticgeek]

I have a Deuter Futura 32AC pack which I use as my handbag, day pack, and all round EDC. When I need to carry a bit more, then I have my trusty Berghaus Vulcan.

I am pondering getting something in the 50-60L region to fill in the gap between the two, possibly an Exped lightning 60.

J