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realfuzzhead



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Post your backpack! 2
#16288578 - 05/26/12 04:27 PM (11 years, 8 months ago) |
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Are you an ounce counting Ultra light kinda person? Or are you like me and prefer to pack the kitchen sink?
My parents just surprise hooked me up with a new pack for getting good grades and just not being a "fuck-up" in general. I got an REI Mars 80L (4,800 cu. in). I'm going to packing all sorts of random comforts in this baby. I'm even thinking about bringing a full sized pillow on my 80+ mile trip, just for the extra comfort.
(expands much more)
Edited by realfuzzhead (05/26/12 10:08 PM)
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ToTheSummit
peregrinus



Registered: 08/22/99
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Loc: Las Vegas
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I'm a "kitchen sink" kinda guy. I have a Gregory 'Shasta'. Its a discontinued model (I've had mine since the 90s). Its about 5000 cu in. When fully loaded for a 2 week excursion I can run over 40 pounds pretty easily. But that pack has never once caused me discomfort, even loaded that heavy. I tried a few other packs before it and never was as comfortable with even half that much weight. Some guys really get into the whole lightweight thing but I like to pack along all my extra shit. Carrying the weight was always a fair trade off to have my amenities at camp that evening.
Here it is loaded after a week in the Grand Canyon. We had just arrived back at the rim on our last morning when my buddy snapped this pic.
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rackem



Registered: 11/27/09
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here is mine.

rei, 5000 ci of space, its seen the grand canyon, the sequoias, joshua tree, mt whitney, and some others that are escaping me.
ive had this pack for over 10 years and it still a champ.
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Shroomism
Space Travellin



Registered: 02/13/00
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Loc: 9th Dimension
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I'm kind of an ounce-counting bring only the essentials lightweight gear kinda guy while still bringing some luxuries and comforts
Didn't feel like taking a pic but here's what my pack looks like, Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian. I fucking love it. 3,800 CI, only weighs 3lbs 8oz. EASILY carries 40+lbs of gear that feels like air on your back, the suspension system is amazing. but I tend to pack lighter than that.
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Annom
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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: Shroomism] 2
#16324902 - 06/03/12 02:18 AM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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That is a light backpack!
I have a Bach Specialist,

Very happy with it. Sturdy, no-nonsense and fits like a glove. It all depends on your back though, I tried at least 10 different types/brands and this was the only one that felt good.
Boots first, then the backpack, completely agree.
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Almond Flour
...get off my lawn!



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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: eira] 2
#16393435 - 06/17/12 03:14 AM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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I got this one recently. Its pretty neat w/ a few cool addons like a rain cover, and built in whistle on the front strap Looks nice too, and pretty comfortable
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Kremlin
life in E minor



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Gregory Baltoro 70
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pen15



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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: idiotek] 1
#16584383 - 07/25/12 04:16 AM (11 years, 6 months ago) |
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cheap and heavy (no thorns/twigs/zombies are going to rip through my pack) guess i could remove the heavy material and attach whatever however to it
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Shroomism
Space Travellin



Registered: 02/13/00
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Loc: 9th Dimension
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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: xsparkyx] 1
#16590366 - 07/26/12 01:08 AM (11 years, 6 months ago) |
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I just picked up a Sandpiper of California Long Range Bugout Bag


Its way bigger in reality than it looked in the pictures to me. 6,840 Cubic Inches. This thing is a beast. Ridiculous capacity. I wanted another pack to counter my lightweight (3,800 CI) backpacking pack. Something massive with lots of pockets, for my ultimate bug out bag. Something more militaryish than lightweight backpacker.
This thing filled that niche perfectly. 1000 denier cordura, double and triple stitched everywhere.. rugged as a motherfucker you can just tell the material is hardcore and high quality, this thing will take some abuse. More pouches, pockets, organizers, internal straps, nooks and crannies than I know what to do with! A little bit heavier than I am used to (8lbs- just the pack), but I wanted something bulletproof and able to carry SHIT TONS of gear, which this thing carries fucking TONS. Almost double the capacity of my other pack which I thought was huge, and a lot more options for keeping things compartmentalized and better organized.
I'm super impressed so far. Carries a heavy load surprisingly well
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Psiclone
Kansas-Bound


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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: Shroomism] 1
#16611207 - 07/29/12 02:42 PM (11 years, 5 months ago) |
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Tenzing TZ6000
Just ordered it a few days as a hunting bag. No more blood in the regular packs.
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RedSnapper
nuerosonic



Registered: 12/29/10
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Loc: Endless marshlands
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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: rackem] 2
#16638965 - 08/03/12 09:51 AM (11 years, 5 months ago) |
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Here's my Gregory Teton circa 1997. this pack has well over 1000 miles on it, and still going strong. Well over packed for a three-nighter in the Trinity alps.
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teknix
𓂀⟁𓅢𓍝𓅃𓊰𓉡 𓁼𓆗⨻


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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: RedSnapper] 1
#16643829 - 08/04/12 08:51 AM (11 years, 5 months ago) |
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I use this osprey exos. Its pretty light and the net on the back makes it comfortable to carry.

(doesn't have food in it so top is saggy)
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the_drummer
Stucking Foaned



Registered: 03/20/09
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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: John Nada] 3
#16763155 - 08/30/12 10:23 PM (11 years, 4 months ago) |
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Here is my Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian. This was on the approach to the Appalachian Trail in the Chattahootchee National Forest in Georgia. She was carrying probably about thirty two lbs at this point. Not very well packed I might add--I was still getting used to carrying that much weight. But, like Shroomism, I love this pack. Very solid, well made piece of equipment

and yes, that's a bike horn...
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Edited by the_drummer (08/30/12 10:25 PM)
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Hiker
keeps it real


Registered: 08/27/12
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Love this thing.. easily distributes 60+ lb. evenly
Kelty RedCloud 5000 ST

Here's my Camelbak.. I usually carry this under my main pack.
Camelbak CloudWalker 70oz
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facebass
Stranger

Registered: 10/09/12
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Heres mine ^^ Got it from my service in the Marines
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Constantine
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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: facebass] 1
#17239266 - 11/18/12 07:13 AM (11 years, 2 months ago) |
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North Face Prophet 52
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Khrushchev
Stranger


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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: RedSnapper] 3
#17251516 - 11/20/12 10:14 AM (11 years, 2 months ago) |
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CFP-90
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beaversftw
Stranger

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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: Khrushchev] 1
#17293461 - 11/27/12 08:58 PM (11 years, 2 months ago) |
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Its an REI, unsure of what model, tried looking it up and i dont think that they sell it anymore D:
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Hungry Raptor
Fossilized


Registered: 12/04/12
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4 days or less: Gregory Z35...
5 days or more: Osprey Atmos 50...
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hot_house
Life is Beautiful



Registered: 10/31/12
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This pack has been with me for 12 years, traveled to 16 countries and is a perfect "No nonsense" pack. Very adaptable. I try to keep it to the 65L mark (which I think is packing heavy) and then save the extra 10L section for extra food for the longer trips. LOVE LOVE LOVE having this pack on my back. It's like a Hug from a longtime friend
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