Ive been looking for a replacement for my beloved old OG Munro which after 25 plus years has no water proofing left, whatsoever and is rather chavelled in the strap department and patched where it was moused one winter. I also wanted a bit better back system and wider and less bulky shoulder straps and most of all lots of PALs webbing so I could mount MOLLE pouches as required. I thought about getting a new Munro II and have Jay Jays or someone fit PALs straps but OG ones are hard to obtain, every place I contacted only had Cedar and the rest of the possibles tended to be made of lighter material than I wanted, Anyroad, in anticipation of the dosh i will be making in the new year selling off some rare reference books I no longer need herself has ordered me from Tamarack a Savotta Jääkäri M backpack, about 30 litres but able to take 36 supposedly with the floating lid which will be compatible with the cover and dry bag I bought in a vain attempt to revamp the Munro. Tamarack had it with free postage for the lowest price I could find in the UK and have always given me good service. They are only over near Garstang so with any luck I'll get it in a few days, if not thenbetween xmas and new years.
The Munro will still get some use as a day bag around town now I've stripped all the junk I normally have on it while bimbling about the woods
'also picked up a Sol Emergency Bivy after seeing one on a you tube vid, Seamed a lighter option than a old school giant orange rubble sack and a bit more durable than space blanket bag thingies I have in my first aid kit, if a bit bulkier. The whistle cord lock and tinder cord as well as the outsized stuff sack seam nice touches. I've still got 2 and 4 man bothy bags for any serious winter walking.
Pic when it arrives,
ATB
Tom
The Munro will still get some use as a day bag around town now I've stripped all the junk I normally have on it while bimbling about the woods
'also picked up a Sol Emergency Bivy after seeing one on a you tube vid, Seamed a lighter option than a old school giant orange rubble sack and a bit more durable than space blanket bag thingies I have in my first aid kit, if a bit bulkier. The whistle cord lock and tinder cord as well as the outsized stuff sack seam nice touches. I've still got 2 and 4 man bothy bags for any serious winter walking.
Pic when it arrives,
ATB
Tom