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re: Which camping backpack should I buy?
Posted on 5/3/16 at 1:52 pm to ctiger69
Posted on 5/3/16 at 1:52 pm to ctiger69
You need to go smaller. I have packed a week into 60L. That is the largest you need to go.
That said, all of your gear needs to be smaller as well. If you have a huge arse sleeping bag that it will take up most of your backpack space. Same for the Tent and sleeping pad. Between those 3 items you should use no more than 40L. Bring one paid of clothes to hike in and one to sleep in. That's it.
Kelty is poor quality and heavy. You need to get either Gregory or Osprey. Even the REI brand is good.
That said, all of your gear needs to be smaller as well. If you have a huge arse sleeping bag that it will take up most of your backpack space. Same for the Tent and sleeping pad. Between those 3 items you should use no more than 40L. Bring one paid of clothes to hike in and one to sleep in. That's it.
Kelty is poor quality and heavy. You need to get either Gregory or Osprey. Even the REI brand is good.
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Posted on 5/3/16 at 2:00 pm to GumboDave
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You need to go smaller. I have packed a week into 60L.
Most likely his gear needs a big pack. Plus Big Bend you need to carry all your water. Unless you can cache it somewhere.
Posted on 5/3/16 at 2:00 pm to GumboDave
I think Kelty is fine quality, it's just not equivalent to better backpacking brands. It'll be durable, and should be relatively comfortable and well designed.
That said, I wouldn't use Kelty for a larger pack or a long trip, although I'm sure OP will be fine. I can't remember the last time I saw someone with more than a 70, 90 is enormous.
That said, I wouldn't use Kelty for a larger pack or a long trip, although I'm sure OP will be fine. I can't remember the last time I saw someone with more than a 70, 90 is enormous.
Posted on 5/3/16 at 2:02 pm to GumboDave
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You need to get either Gregory or Osprey.
I love my Gregory.
The best advise I can give is go to a REI or specialty camping shop and get fitted for the correct size bag. Your back will thank me later.
Posted on 5/3/16 at 5:44 pm to GumboDave
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Osprey
last i checked, Osprey was still making the lightest mainstream packs (as in, not cuben fiber etc and avail at box stores). Exos 48 and 58 are barely over 2 lbs.
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