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Sotol Vista · « **on:** July 06, 2009, 08:11:28 PM »

Im trying to get a feel for what people are using for packs. I currently have a Kelty Redwing thats about 50 liters capacity. It did me ok on a 2 night trip to Fresno creek, but I had a hard time attaching a sleeping bag and mat to the pack

James

SA Bill · « **Reply #1 on:** July 06, 2009, 08:21:05 PM »

I'm doing one night trips since getting back into backpacking after 20+ years off. I'm using a GoLite Quest and it's just right for an out and back. A light packer could easily get two days worth of stuff for a multi-night trip.
Bill

chisos muse · « **Reply #2 on:** July 06, 2009, 08:38:10 PM »

I'm thinking we had a topic much like this one before called "What's in your pack?" or at least my old brain thinks so...

betteroutside · « **Reply #3 on:** July 06, 2009, 08:54:50 PM »

Osprey, The older Crescent Series. Have the 50, the 60 and the 75, so all trip lengths are covered. They just don't wear out.

dkerr24 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 06, 2009, 09:00:38 PM »

I use a REI Mars 85 pack. Has approximately 5300 cu in of space inside.

Pros: The biggest feature I like is the main compartment zips completely around the outside like a suitcase, making it easy to extract items that always work their way to the bottom. It seems to handle 50 - 55 lbs without a problem. Was a huge improvement over my old pack when carrying heavy loads. Plenty of lash points for carrying pads and other equipment to the outside of the pack.

Cons: The build quality isn't that great, but then I paid $139 for it.

My signature pic on the left is the REI pack during my last trip to the Grand Canyon.

Sotol Vista · « **Reply #5 on:** July 06, 2009, 10:18:46 PM »

Quote from: chisos_muse on July 06, 2009, 08:38:10 PM

I'm thinking we had a topic much like this one before called "What's in your pack?" or at least my old brain thinks so...

I do believe you are correct, how forgetful I have become

James

chisos muse · « **Reply #6 on:** July 06, 2009, 11:07:59 PM »

Quote from: Sotol Vista on July 06, 2009, 10:18:46 PM

Quote from: chisos_muse on July 06, 2009, 08:38:10 PM
I'm thinking we had a topic much like this one before called "What's in your pack?" or at least my old brain thinks so...

I do believe you are correct, how forgetful I have become

James

You know, it doesn't really matter, though...there's plenty of topics here that are repeated. Let's talk about packs! I have a Gregory. It's too heavy and I want something really light. I'll buy something else when I can afford to...or why do I need a new one anyway? Not like I'm going to use it anytime soon. I haven't been to Big Bend in over 2 years and don't see myself going anytime in the near future. Or anywhere else for that matter...

RichardM · « **Reply #7 on:** July 06, 2009, 11:20:32 PM »

Quote from: Sotol Vista on July 06, 2009, 10:18:46 PM

Quote from: chisos_muse on July 06, 2009, 08:38:10 PM
I'm thinking we had a topic much like this one before called "What's in your pack?" or at least my old brain thinks so...
I do believe you are correct, how forgetful I have become

Yeah, but that topic didn't have a poll.

Right now the only backpack I own is one of those suitcase/backpack combos that also happens to be the maximum carryon size (which is why I bought it).

I doubt it'll ever see the backcountry....

Al · « **Reply #8 on:** July 07, 2009, 01:08:53 AM »

Depends on how far I need to go. Zone Camping rules!

Al

mule ears · « **Reply #9 on:** July 07, 2009, 06:59:18 AM »

Now I am a lightweight backpacker so it's relative but my current is a Six Moons Design Starlight with stays at 28 oz. and around 4000 cubic inches, good for up to a week if packed really well.

My older load carrier is the Mountainsmith Auspex about the same size but can carry over 50 pounds no problem.

Look at this thread too lightweight packs for heavy loads

Come on Musey you got to get out there, you were our poster child!

Burn Ban · « **Reply #10 on:** July 07, 2009, 08:55:44 AM »

instead of simply voting, i should have mentioned that i have a coleman tatarian pack. it has just under 3500 cu capacity. i'm not sure it is the lightest or best pack, but i chose to support coleman and this pack has performed great in the short time i have owned it. it sure beats the crud out of that army surplus duffle that i carried on the OML.

defcoord · « **Reply #11 on:** July 07, 2009, 04:12:54 PM »

Surplus military large Alice Pack... My first backpacking trip for two nights in June, and it had more than enough space to carry my load.

Sanjuro82 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 08, 2009, 11:05:14 AM »

I use a REI UL45. I got it on sale for dirt cheap and it has served me very over the last 4 years,

Before the REI UL45 I used a Granite Gear Nimbus Latitude, which is also a nice pack, but I like the UL45 a bit more,

slowlow · « **Reply #13 on:** July 09, 2009, 10:31:46 AM »

I wear a North Face Skareb 55. Got it from REI when they were being discontinued. Only 3 lbs and 3600 ci. Have carried up to 50 lbs. with it. That is maxing it out. Really distributes load well.

jeffblaylock · « **Reply #14 on:** July 09, 2009, 12:56:20 PM »

I've used a GoLite Odyssey for multi-day backpacks and weight-intensive (Read: lots of water) overnighters. I'm very pleased with it -- it handles up to 35 pounds comfortably, more for short periods of time (like climbing up Pinnacles Trail).

GoLite's products are well-made, but sometimes their weight-saving features feel skimpy. I carry an extra belt clip with the Odyssey because the 1-inch wide clip feels flimsy, and I assume it will fail at some inconvenient point.

Before that, I carried a Gregory Reality. At 5.5 pounds, it was just too heavy as I shifted to lighter weight gear. It was a workhorse though and could carry more than 50 pounds comfortably. I just never want to do my Mountain Doc Danny imitation ever again ....

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