Bergans 40L in the summer.
Helsport 75L in the winter or trips where I need to carry a lot of food.
Helsport 75L in the winter or trips where I need to carry a lot of food.
What size is your pack?
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A 120 Litre Norrona for longer hauls (3 days plus) and deep winter, and a 35 litre Norrona for shorter outings - 1 day in winter, up to 3 days or so in Summer depending on where I'm going. The 120 has detachable side pockets and a built-in harness if I'm in a more "permanent" camp, and want to bimble about that area for a day.
Talking about rucksacs is a bit like talking about knive - how long have you got?
Talking about rucksacs is a bit like talking about knive - how long have you got?
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"If I'm away for only a couple of days and it isn't the dead of winter, a shoulder bag and a wooly blanket."
Yes mate, but that's 'cos you're dead 'ard
"If I'm away for only a couple of days and it isn't the dead of winter, a shoulder bag and a wooly blanket."
Yes mate, but that's 'cos you're dead 'ard
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Yes mate, but that's 'cos you're dead 'ard
just like Grandma Gatewood
My kit has gone up and down in weight since i joined. Numerous issue bergens and various sabres.
Finally settled on a Sabre 45 with side pouches. Armed with more knowledge than i had a couple of years ago, i can happily fit everything i need from a 2-day hike to a 4 day outing in it and be comfortable.
Finally settled on a Sabre 45 with side pouches. Armed with more knowledge than i had a couple of years ago, i can happily fit everything i need from a 2-day hike to a 4 day outing in it and be comfortable.
Ive got several backpacks....
A Maxpedition Pygmy Falcon 2 for short hikes into the forest.
I use a Osprey Stratos 34 for dayhikes where i have to carry both my and my gf's gear. Or if i have to carry bulky clothing during the winter. I also use it for ulltralight summer overnighters.
For trips of a longer duration i use my Osprey Aether 70 during all 4 seasons.
Mads
A Maxpedition Pygmy Falcon 2 for short hikes into the forest.
I use a Osprey Stratos 34 for dayhikes where i have to carry both my and my gf's gear. Or if i have to carry bulky clothing during the winter. I also use it for ulltralight summer overnighters.
For trips of a longer duration i use my Osprey Aether 70 during all 4 seasons.
Mads
"If I'm away for only a couple of days and it isn't the dead of winter, a shoulder bag and a wooly blanket."
Yes mate, but that's 'cos you're dead 'ard
No, not dead 'ard, Scottish! (tight fisted and inured to the cold and wet)
I've tried Adrian's 120 Litre Norrona and it is a fantastic pack, lets see some photos!
Grandma Gatewood who "hiked the Appalachian Trail in 1955 at the age of 67, wearing sneakers and carrying an army blanket, a raincoat, and a plastic shower curtain which she carried in a homemade bag slung over one shoulder", we could all learn a thing or two from her example.
Grandma Gatewood who "hiked the Appalachian Trail in 1955 at the age of 67.
She hiked it again at age 72. Then one more time, just for kicks, at age 75. quite a lady
For long walks and one-nighters I use a 36L Berghaus SL, which packs the essentials without weighing a ton! For 2 or more nights, or trips when I want to be very comfortable, I have a Berghaus Cyclops Vulcan II, which is I believe about 80L without the side pouches, which come in at 15L a piece. That does me perfectly! If I want to slim down but not as small as the SL I just take off the side pouches. I can't fault Berghaus bags!
I mainly use an old Swedish pack.
http://www.meanandgreen.com/army/Swedish_Army/Swedish_40_Litre_Canvas_Rucksack/720/261.html
It's remarkably comfortable even when loaded up.
And I actually prefer it to my more modern kit for it's simplicity.
I am experimenting with other bits and bobs though.
Cheers, Alan.
http://www.meanandgreen.com/army/Swedish_Army/Swedish_40_Litre_Canvas_Rucksack/720/261.html
It's remarkably comfortable even when loaded up.
And I actually prefer it to my more modern kit for it's simplicity.
I am experimenting with other bits and bobs though.
Cheers, Alan.
just got my highlander 66 through. happy as a pig in muck 
comfy as anythin and fits properly (damn tall back) well chuffed.
comfy as anythin and fits properly (damn tall back) well chuffed.
I use a 35l backpack, usually if fine.
I'm looking ro a 70l
I think I've found what I'm after: a Snugpak Rocket Pak in olive
http://www.heinnie.com/product.asp?...&strPageHistory=search&numSearchStartRecord=1
£70 so not too bad price either, I really like the fact that the internal compartment for a water bladder is on a side and not aganst your back, never nice on cold days.
I'm looking ro a 70l
I think I've found what I'm after: a Snugpak Rocket Pak in olive
http://www.heinnie.com/product.asp?...&strPageHistory=search&numSearchStartRecord=1
£70 so not too bad price either, I really like the fact that the internal compartment for a water bladder is on a side and not aganst your back, never nice on cold days.
I've been using 2 bags.A 85ltr Gelert and more recently a Alpkit 30ltr Gourdon. Oddly the Gelrt holds only a few things more than the Alpkit one.. which I find both interesting and annoying.. lol I think a 45 ltr would siut me perfectly - 45 according to Alpkit scale of things anyway. While I can get a weekends kit n cloths into the Gourdon, it's packed full and tight and leave no room for comforts really.
This is my 35-liter rucksack I just bought yesterday and it was only £10!
There's more information on my thread "Rucksack and some kit"
There's more information on my thread "Rucksack and some kit"
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