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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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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: Kremlin] 1
#16432334 - 06/24/12 06:33 PM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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Stickied cause I felt like it, along with the Post your blade thread.
Also last couple posts... Osprey and Gregory packs are top notch Never heard of Bach but it looks pretty solid
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It could have been overburdened.. but even so packs should be able to go above their rated capacity without breaking. Most likely what also contributed was he didn't have a good fitting pack. A good fit is crucial. High Sierra makes some decent stuff, no personal experience with their packs myself, but then again I also haven't heard any rave reviews either.
Osprey is just totally solid, they've been in the game for a while and they make some killer packs. Same with Gregory. I don't think I've ever seen a bad review for a Gregory or Osprey pack. My first pack was a Gregory and I loved the shit out of that thing. I would also highly, highly, highly recommend Granite Gear packs. I my Nimbus Meridian.
Arc'teryx is worth a mention as well. They make top of the line stuff. It's also pretty expensive. But if you are a kitchen sink kind of guy, their packs are designed for massive loads. And they are practically bombproof. this one, for example, or this. As you can see, they are not for people on a tight budget, or ultralight hikers. For me personally, ~250 to maybe about 300 is about the most I am comfortable spending on a really good quality pack that I expect to last for many many years. Unless I was like climbing Mt. Everest or something..
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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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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: Rustifer] 1
#21628826 - 05/03/15 04:50 AM (8 years, 8 months ago) |
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Alot of people steer towards military gear because as mentioned it's tried and tested in the field. Plus it's durable as fuck and can be found for cheap. Also the modular ability and being able to attach many different things to the pack (MOLLE/Alice gear) Either that, or they just want to play survival army man. Military gear tends to be on the heavy as fuck side though, that's their biggest downside IMO. That plus I find some military stuff to be a bit clunky. But overall military grade stuff is generally gonna last longer and is usually much more durable than it's commercial counterparts. An example would be especially in terms of stuff like e-tools, 7 cord mil-spec 550 lb test paracord vs commercial paracord. military packs are heavy but hella durable. etc.
I got a military style bug out bag.. it's ridiculously big:
 Pics don't really show the full size... it's huge.. and like 3 layers deep.. so many compartments and straps and shit inside. I like it but it's kind of clunky and pretty heavy. It carries a ton of gear though, and so many compartments and pockets and shit it's easy to organize gear.
If I was backpacking I'd still prefer my Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian.. thing is light as fuck, well balanced and carries a ton of gear easy. Only two compartments (and an addon pouch I added), but I can carry more weight much easier with that thing, it's more centered, narrower and better distributes the weight.
Internal frame packs for comfort... External frame packs if you want to carry a ton of shit and have lots of pockets and straps and shit
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