Will I get a better pack than this for the money?

[copper_head]

Sorry, just another backpack thread!

Im needing a larger backpack and I'm looking at this:

Lowe Alpine TFX Outback 65:80 for £75 delivered.

Is there a better option for a similar price?

Any users care to comment?

Cheers

 

[hawkmaster]

I use the Highlander forces packs and find them to be great bags for the money.you could get an 88L bag for about £55 delivered if you shop around, the carry system is adjustable and they have a type of ventilation ststem to stop your back from sweating, there is also an internal frame which can be removed if you prefer.

They are a good bag for a affordable price.

 

[Shewie]

Looks a decent pack, not too heavy at 2.2kg, carries a good load. In black for £60 here

 

[copper_head]

I use the Highlander forces packs and find them to be great bags for the money.you could get an 88L bag for about £55 delivered if you shop around, the carry system is adjustable and they have a type of ventilation ststem to stop your back from sweating, there is also an internal frame which can be removed if you prefer.

They are a good bag for a affordable price.

Cheers mate but not quite what I'm looking for.

Looks a decent pack, not too heavy at 2.2kg, carries a good load. In black for £60 here

Thanks Shewie, nice link!

 

[Chris the Cat]

A bit old school, but great vaule and an iconic pack.
Swedish LK 70 on ebay , grade 1 for about £28 delivered.

Best.
Chris.

 

[copper_head]

A bit old school, but great vaule and an iconic pack.
Swedish LK 70 on ebay , grade 1 for about £28 delivered.

Best.
Chris.

Hey Chris yeah I have the LK 35, certainly bomb proof but I'm looking at pack's for multiday hikes and weight is an issue.

 

[Goatboy]

Hiya,

Yup the Lowe is a great pack, good hip belt which should be taking about 70% of the load, easily adjustable. Keeps the load close in and central transfering all that load to your hips, which being the largest joints in the body can take the strain. (So many folk do up shoulder straps before hip belt! ruins the carry, shoulders are free floating and not ment to take the strain and it also affects the diaphram). Well made and at Shewie's price of £60 you'd be hard pushed to find better value for money.

 

[copper_head]

Well it arrived today, Im really happy with it. Great build quality, and lots of features suprisingly not listed on its online description.

My first time with the TFX(6) backsystem and its really comfy (as far as I can tell without having hiked with it yet).

Thanks all for helping me decide.

 

[Rabbitsmacker]

I have one of those, it's very good. No issues, and its like a big version of my osprey kestrel