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What size Backpack would you recommend for 2 day hikes?
Posted on 3/27/13 at 10:11 pm
Posted on 3/27/13 at 10:11 pm
one that would need to carry a 1 person tent, hiking stove, a meal and some water?
i have a northface that i think is about 72 litres, but may be wrong, its packed away, i used it when i went on a 5 day hike on the AT and it was the right size, but im looking to see what size i would need for just an overnight hike. and which brand would you recommend?
also i currently have a Argstrom 30, would that be big enough for a 2 day hike? not sure if a tent could fit in it, but i also have not seen how small you can get the tents when packed up
i have a northface that i think is about 72 litres, but may be wrong, its packed away, i used it when i went on a 5 day hike on the AT and it was the right size, but im looking to see what size i would need for just an overnight hike. and which brand would you recommend?
also i currently have a Argstrom 30, would that be big enough for a 2 day hike? not sure if a tent could fit in it, but i also have not seen how small you can get the tents when packed up
This post was edited on 3/27/13 at 10:14 pm
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Posted on 3/27/13 at 10:13 pm to Wooly
you need to speak with Blue Velvet
Posted on 3/27/13 at 10:14 pm to Tino
yea, he helped me with everything before i went on my AT trip
Posted on 3/27/13 at 10:16 pm to Wooly
You could use either of those bags and pack them accordingly. You don't need to buy a new one. Those 2 cover both sides of the spectrum.
Posted on 3/27/13 at 10:22 pm to Blue Velvet
perfect, thats what i was hoping for, what tent would you recommend?
these weekend trips would most likely be taking place in Georgia.
looking for something light weight and easy to set up
these weekend trips would most likely be taking place in Georgia.
looking for something light weight and easy to set up
Posted on 3/27/13 at 10:28 pm to Wooly
for how many people?
I love & would recommend the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2. It's perfect for one person and their bag but you can squeeze in a chick in an emergency. Don't sleep with someone you aren't fricking or it'll be awkward. It's tiny. You can buy a footprint for it, it's 3 season, it weighs 2 lbs 2 oz, and best of all--- it's FREESTANDING.
I carried a UL1 for the 2nd half of the AT (pics of it in the AT thread).
I love & would recommend the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2. It's perfect for one person and their bag but you can squeeze in a chick in an emergency. Don't sleep with someone you aren't fricking or it'll be awkward. It's tiny. You can buy a footprint for it, it's 3 season, it weighs 2 lbs 2 oz, and best of all--- it's FREESTANDING.
I carried a UL1 for the 2nd half of the AT (pics of it in the AT thread).
Posted on 3/27/13 at 10:34 pm to Blue Velvet
yea i remember what you said in the AT thread about only sharing tents with your lady friend.
yea this tent would be just for me, just some weekend hiking to get out of the city
yea this tent would be just for me, just some weekend hiking to get out of the city
Posted on 3/27/13 at 10:38 pm to Wooly
quote:Then I still recommend the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2. It's only 4 ounces more than the UL1 with much more room. You're not walking across America so you don't have to take drastic steps. You can put your bag and other belongings inside of it as well.
yea this tent would be just for me, just some weekend hiking to get out of the city
Posted on 3/27/13 at 11:04 pm to Blue Velvet
It will fit poles and all inside my amstrong 30?
Sorry if its a dumb question the tent we used on our last trip is from like the 80s
Sorry if its a dumb question the tent we used on our last trip is from like the 80s
Posted on 3/27/13 at 11:07 pm to Wooly
I agree! You could use the 30.
I use a eureka spitfire for 1. It is not freestanding.
I use a eureka spitfire for 1. It is not freestanding.
Posted on 3/27/13 at 11:15 pm to Wooly
Tent
Packed Size: 6.5 x 19 in
Pack
Dimensions: 21" x 13" x 8" (52 cm. x 33 cm. x 21 cm.)
Stand the tent bag (with poles inside) in an upright position inside your pack and then pack your bag around the tent (which is in the middle). This will keep your tent poles from breaking when you put down your bag. However, that pack seems pretty small so you could attach the tent to the outside.
Packed Size: 6.5 x 19 in
Pack
Dimensions: 21" x 13" x 8" (52 cm. x 33 cm. x 21 cm.)
Stand the tent bag (with poles inside) in an upright position inside your pack and then pack your bag around the tent (which is in the middle). This will keep your tent poles from breaking when you put down your bag. However, that pack seems pretty small so you could attach the tent to the outside.
Posted on 3/27/13 at 11:23 pm to Blue Velvet
sounds good thanks for the help 
Posted on 3/28/13 at 12:38 am to Wooly
Just curious, you guys go hiking around in LA/MS?
Posted on 3/28/13 at 12:49 am to brass2mouth
if you are just doing an overnight thing then the 30 will work but you will have to be an efficient packer
if you are doing more than that then I would either get something in between (50 L) or carry the larger pack with compression straps tightened
if you are doing more than that then I would either get something in between (50 L) or carry the larger pack with compression straps tightened
Posted on 3/28/13 at 1:02 am to Wooly
Posted on 3/28/13 at 8:34 am to Wooly
quote:
not sure if a tent could fit in it
what doesnt fit in your pack can be straped to it
that pack looks plenty big for two days
Posted on 3/28/13 at 8:37 am to Blue Velvet
quote:
Don't sleep with someone you aren't fricking or it'll be awkward
Solid advice.
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