Suggestions: Nice day trip backpack
- SolidState
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Suggestions: Nice day trip backpack
Does anyone have a good suggestion for a small hiking backpack capable of carrying a knife, an axe, some water, TP, and a first aid kit. I see a lot of large packs, or single strap small packs, but I'm not finding a lot of double shoulder strapped bags.
All info is appreciated.
Thank you
All info is appreciated.
Thank you
Re: Suggestions: Nice day trip backpack
Really depends how much you want to spend. Wal-mart can set you up nicely with things that may work for you other options are going to be a lot more but will last. I spend $100 bucks on a day pack a while back but realized I had carried it for 10+ years. Currently I have a Mystery Ranch Sweet Pea that I love. A friend of mine buys victorinox backpacks. I think he has gone through about 4-5 of them, I have no idea if they are knock-off or what but he keeps blowing a strap or something. Check our REI too.
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Look into the Osprey line.. I use a Daylite.. The pack empty weighs less than a pound.. Used it for the past 3 yrs.. JMO!! John :)
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I do not have one of these but it is on the Christmas list for sure. Made in the USA.
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Check out Timbuk2's "Uptown Laptop TSA-Friendly Backpack". My wife and I each took a previous version of one to the Colorado Plateau this past June. Served us very well.
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Re: Suggestions: Nice day trip backpack
Kifaru Urban Zippy
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Is Jansport a good backpack brand for the above mentioned uses?
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Re: Suggestions: Nice day trip backpack
I use a 5.11 Rush 24 as a EDC & work & day-to-day backpack, and I like it a lot.
I normally commute 90 km on weekdays on a motorcycle, or use it on the train. It normally carries my EDC stuff plus lunch and a set of work clothes. It is big enough to fit a 15.4 inch laptop, but it's not designed as a laptop backpack.
There are loads of reviews on the web, this is a very popular pack
http://www.511tactical.com/rush-24-backpack.html" target="_blank
It is the best bag I ever bought:
- really well constructed
- very comfortable to carry
- good quality cordura and YKK zippers.
- lots of small and big pockets, external and internal
- 2 water bottle side pockets (can fit a 27 oz/800ml Kleen Kanteen in each).
- a water bladder pocket.
- good roomy main compartment with easy access
- lashing points underneath for larger items like mattresses or hiking poles etc.
I think it will work really well as a daypack for hiking, provided you do not overload it, because it does not have a waist strap.
I normally commute 90 km on weekdays on a motorcycle, or use it on the train. It normally carries my EDC stuff plus lunch and a set of work clothes. It is big enough to fit a 15.4 inch laptop, but it's not designed as a laptop backpack.
There are loads of reviews on the web, this is a very popular pack
http://www.511tactical.com/rush-24-backpack.html" target="_blank
It is the best bag I ever bought:
- really well constructed
- very comfortable to carry
- good quality cordura and YKK zippers.
- lots of small and big pockets, external and internal
- 2 water bottle side pockets (can fit a 27 oz/800ml Kleen Kanteen in each).
- a water bladder pocket.
- good roomy main compartment with easy access
- lashing points underneath for larger items like mattresses or hiking poles etc.
I think it will work really well as a daypack for hiking, provided you do not overload it, because it does not have a waist strap.
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Re: Suggestions: Nice day trip backpack
Though I agree with Hans about 5.11 tactical and the absolute stellar quality product they produce, the Rush 12 is still possibly larger than what you need. I edc one of their MOAB 10 bags and it is a single strap so that will likely not work for you. Your list of items seems small, if you are being realistic, perhaps a Camelback that has additional pockets would be a better choice for you. Something like this maybe?
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Re: Suggestions: Nice day trip backpack
I second the Osprey. I have two of them (a day pack and a larger one) and they're great.
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This is the one I have: http://www.backcountry.com/osprey-packs ... 0061517477" target="_blank
It's great for heavy day long stuff--up to about 20 pounds or so. It doesn't have a dedicated laptop compartment. You can use the hydration pocket for that if you don't want a hydration system, though. If you want to have carry a laptop, that's about the only shortcoming I've encountered.
The suspension is fantastic for a day pack.
It's great for heavy day long stuff--up to about 20 pounds or so. It doesn't have a dedicated laptop compartment. You can use the hydration pocket for that if you don't want a hydration system, though. If you want to have carry a laptop, that's about the only shortcoming I've encountered.
The suspension is fantastic for a day pack.
- SolidState
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Re: Suggestions: Nice day trip backpack
Thank you for all of the great suggestions. That Osprey looks a lot like what I'm looking for, and it appears to be in the price range my budget requires.
I'm still open to suggestions, as pay day isn't for a week yet.
I'm still open to suggestions, as pay day isn't for a week yet.
Re: Suggestions: Nice day trip backpack
I'd go for something with 30-40L volume. Anything smaller still covers your back making you hot and sweaty while easily becoming stuffed when you put a jacket etc. inside. Unless you spend most of your trip running a very slim pack isn't a great advantage. Norrøna, Hagløfs, Bergans, Berghaus, Osprey, North Face, Mammut, Kifaru and Eberlestock are all good to great. See that they have a decent waist/hip belt. Most compress with straps so carry well even when almost empty.
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Two thumbs up for the Kifaru. These guys make some of the best kit in the world - your money will be well spent.eidah wrote:Kifaru Urban Zippy
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Re: Suggestions: Nice day trip backpack
I highly recommend a surplus USMC ILBE Assault Pack. I picked one up in very good condition last year, and the thing is completely bomb-proof. It will probably still be going on hiking trips when I'm dead and gone. Looks great too. You can usually get a good one in the $40 range if you shop carefully.
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I see no recommendations for Maxpedition.
I was wanting one of them, are they being skipped here for any reasons?
Was thinking Condor 2
I was wanting one of them, are they being skipped here for any reasons?
Was thinking Condor 2
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Re: Suggestions: Nice day trip backpack
Got one of these and it's a great pack, comfortable, tough, light, big without being huge if that makes sense. Love the molle too.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/SOG-Ninja-Day ... e/36256329" target="_blank
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I stumbled across that thread on edcf regarding Maxpedition.
Mmm I'm rethinking buying any Maxpedition!
Mmm I'm rethinking buying any Maxpedition!
http://www.serendipity.li/more/myth_of_apollo.htm" target="_blank
Re: Suggestions: Nice day trip backpack
SolidState,
What size ax do you plan to pack. I do trail work in the summers and know how important it is to securely carry long and/or heavy tools while hiking. For me, the most important thing would be the ability to safely and comfortably attach the ax. Look for something with a lot of external straps or attachment points. If the ax is small enough to go inside the pack, then the external attachment points aren't as important.
What size ax do you plan to pack. I do trail work in the summers and know how important it is to securely carry long and/or heavy tools while hiking. For me, the most important thing would be the ability to safely and comfortably attach the ax. Look for something with a lot of external straps or attachment points. If the ax is small enough to go inside the pack, then the external attachment points aren't as important.
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Re: Suggestions: Nice day trip backpack
I will be carrying a hatchet with a 16" handle. It can usually fit in longer packs, and it has a sheath to prevent issue with such carry.
Thanks for asking.
Thanks for asking.