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Backpacking Gear Recs?
Posted on 8/11/15 at 8:22 am
Posted on 8/11/15 at 8:22 am
My brother is traveling to South America for school and needs some backpacking gear. I'd like to buy him some stuff as a graduation present.
Specifically, the school recommends a backpack, at least 80 liters, internal frame, and preferable if it has a detachable day pack.
Wondering if y'all had recs on brands (if not the specific backpack) outside of the typical North Face and Patagonia stuff.
Thanks.
Specifically, the school recommends a backpack, at least 80 liters, internal frame, and preferable if it has a detachable day pack.
Wondering if y'all had recs on brands (if not the specific backpack) outside of the typical North Face and Patagonia stuff.
Thanks.
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Posted on 8/11/15 at 8:32 am to northern
Marmot makes quality equipment and everything I have seen from REI brand is good, although I don't have experience with their packs. Same with Kelty. I have heard some good things about Osprey also.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 8:50 am to northern
GORUCK makes probably the best built day pack I've ever used. I've done a quite a bit of backpacking over the last couple of years and after I got the GR1 I don't think I would ever use another standard pack.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 9:23 am to northern
Anyone who knows anything about good backpacking equipment these days knows that Osprey makes the best packs and they warranty everything for life.
The detachable daypack I've always thought of as a gimmick feature on packs. If you need two different sized packs, buy two packs.
If he needs a tent, look into Big Agnes, or MSR.
The detachable daypack I've always thought of as a gimmick feature on packs. If you need two different sized packs, buy two packs.
If he needs a tent, look into Big Agnes, or MSR.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 9:45 am to northern
80L pack: Osprey, Gregory, Arcteryx, Kelty, Fjallraven, are some of the bigger brands.
Daypack: An ultralight pack that can be stuffed. I have a North Face that I REALLY like.
Since they are recommending a very large pack, you should go with him to get fitted for one at a reputable outfitter. He will be miserable if it is the wrong size.
Daypack: An ultralight pack that can be stuffed. I have a North Face that I REALLY like.
Since they are recommending a very large pack, you should go with him to get fitted for one at a reputable outfitter. He will be miserable if it is the wrong size.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 11:13 am to northern
Osprey
Posted on 8/11/15 at 11:44 am to northern
Personally, I'd buy him a gift certificate to a local area REI or an outdoors store that really knows their stuff. Nothing will ruin a trip faster than a bag that just doesn't fit the person correctly.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 2:30 pm to northern
Osprey for sure.
I agree.
My Osprey has the detachable day pack. Not worth it. You have to detach it, clear it out, and repack it with the things you need for the day, then repack it again when you're ready to reattach it to the rest of the pack.
Would be easier to just have a separate lightweight pack.
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The detachable daypack I've always thought of as a gimmick feature on packs. If you need two different sized packs, buy two packs.
I agree.
My Osprey has the detachable day pack. Not worth it. You have to detach it, clear it out, and repack it with the things you need for the day, then repack it again when you're ready to reattach it to the rest of the pack.
Would be easier to just have a separate lightweight pack.
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