Buy the Right Backpack (and how to pack it)
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Date: 2020-08-18
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ricky
Hi Dixie: Greetings from Dalton Georgia my pack of chose is a Osprey 105 its a very large pack but fits my tall body frame. the pack that this one replaced was a Z-pack ark blast 64 L This pack is very lite whitch is the only thing it had going for it. For me it was a very pain full pack to carry! I do most of my backpacking and camping in the winter months so I need a little extra room and I was over loading the Ark blast. The AT is a very different trail during the winter with all the snow The Smoky's always get snow in the winter and its great. Lite isn't everything, sometimes fit is more important you don't have to fill every square inch of the pack and even tho its heaver its more comfortable or at least it is for me. Keep up the Video's I enjoy watching your trips. When you do the Pinhoti again give me a shout out I have a truck to haul you and your buddy's around Dalton in. I was just starting to do trail magic when everything got shut down, because of your and Darwin's Video's I got 1 in. The Forest Ranger's were great but the one Game warden that stopped by was a Pain in the rear end. Maybe next year or later on this year. Happy Trails Ricky Brock
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Hi Dixie: Greetings from Dalton Georgia my pack of chose is a Osprey 105 its a very large pack but fits my tall body frame. the pack that this one replaced was a Z-pack ark blast 64 L This pack is very lite whitch is the only thing it had going for it. For me it was a very pain full pack to carry! I do most of my backpacking and camping in the winter months so I need a little extra room and I was over loading the Ark blast. The AT is a very different trail during the winter with all the snow The Smoky's always get snow in the winter and its great. Lite isn't everything, sometimes fit is more important you don't have to fill every square inch of the pack and even tho its heaver its more comfortable or at least it is for me. Keep up the Video's I enjoy watching your trips. When you do the Pinhoti again give me a shout out I have a truck to haul you and your buddy's around Dalton in. I was just starting to do trail magic when everything got shut down, because of your and Darwin's Video's I got 1 in. The Forest Ranger's were great but the one Game warden that stopped by was a Pain in the rear end. Maybe next year or later on this year. Happy Trails Ricky Brock
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Espen
I just ordered an Arcteryx Alpha FL 45 climbing backpack, which is made of durable waterproof material, but still only weighs 650g/1, 43pounds. It has a roll top which allows it to change from 33liter to 45liter which i think is a really cool feature! The only bad thing i can see with this bag is that it doesnt provide any airflow. I got it on sale (48% off) for only 100, so i had to at least try it.
I prefer external frames though, as they feel very good to carry, and provide really good airflow. I will probably buy a titanium frame from Vargo, and make my own pack for it with DCF material. Unless im happy with the Arcteryx.
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I just ordered an Arcteryx Alpha FL 45 climbing backpack, which is made of durable waterproof material, but still only weighs 650g/1, 43pounds. It has a roll top which allows it to change from 33liter to 45liter which i think is a really cool feature! The only bad thing i can see with this bag is that it doesnt provide any airflow. I got it on sale (48% off) for only 100, so i had to at least try it.
I prefer external frames though, as they feel very good to carry, and provide really good airflow. I will probably buy a titanium frame from Vargo, and make my own pack for it with DCF material. Unless im happy with the Arcteryx.
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Christine
Packaholic here. Currently the Atom+ is working well. Prefer ultralight actually like the pack close to my back for balance. Also only buy packs with built in shoulder pockets. A Kumo Mariposa by GG would be awesome. I like the bottom pocket of Palante. Atom pack has bottom pocket. I like buying some used gear if available so I can try lots of things and then I resell as I figure out my needs, fit and features. I keep my Ohm as it is very durable and has wonderful hip belt pockets. Would love to See ULA make those built in stretchy shoulder pockets! Hint hint.
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Packaholic here. Currently the Atom+ is working well. Prefer ultralight actually like the pack close to my back for balance. Also only buy packs with built in shoulder pockets. A Kumo Mariposa by GG would be awesome. I like the bottom pocket of Palante. Atom pack has bottom pocket. I like buying some used gear if available so I can try lots of things and then I resell as I figure out my needs, fit and features. I keep my Ohm as it is very durable and has wonderful hip belt pockets. Would love to See ULA make those built in stretchy shoulder pockets! Hint hint.
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cuppateadee
I used 65 litre tough old karrimor climbing sac I've had 35 years and carried tent 5 season bag multifuel stove but with water food it's heavy especially on Annapurna base camp trek in 1986. I've done Hindu Kush and round Nanda Devi and always was broke so used army surplus. Leave all but totally essential stuff as above 10000 ft you will lack oxygen and it will kill you. Footwear is so important and light layers. Be prepared for sweating in heat and extreme cold.
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I used 65 litre tough old karrimor climbing sac I've had 35 years and carried tent 5 season bag multifuel stove but with water food it's heavy especially on Annapurna base camp trek in 1986. I've done Hindu Kush and round Nanda Devi and always was broke so used army surplus. Leave all but totally essential stuff as above 10000 ft you will lack oxygen and it will kill you. Footwear is so important and light layers. Be prepared for sweating in heat and extreme cold.
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udmbfck
In the morning, when it may be colder and your pain dexterity is suffering because you cannot take off your gloves, a pack that is a little bit bigger makes sense: If you would have purchased the smaller pack, it probably packed really well at home, while sitting in your dining room table and while re-doing it. You may have forgotten how you did it exactly at home, things are not going to fit as well and you are going to have a harder time.
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In the morning, when it may be colder and your pain dexterity is suffering because you cannot take off your gloves, a pack that is a little bit bigger makes sense: If you would have purchased the smaller pack, it probably packed really well at home, while sitting in your dining room table and while re-doing it. You may have forgotten how you did it exactly at home, things are not going to fit as well and you are going to have a harder time.
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Homemade
TIME STAMPS!
Things To Consider
00: 18 Pack Volume
02: 09 Pack Weight
04: 03 Durability
04: 35 Materials
05: 30 Frames
06: 31 Features
06: 34 Ventilation
07: 42 Access
08: 44 Pockets
10: 09 Brain
10: 46 Hydration Reservoir
12: 35 Gear Loops
12: 59 Rain Cover
14: 45 How to Find The Right Fit
17: 39 How to Adjust Your Pack To Fit Perfectly
19: 50 How to Pack Your Pack
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TIME STAMPS!
Things To Consider
00: 18 Pack Volume
02: 09 Pack Weight
04: 03 Durability
04: 35 Materials
05: 30 Frames
06: 31 Features
06: 34 Ventilation
07: 42 Access
08: 44 Pockets
10: 09 Brain
10: 46 Hydration Reservoir
12: 35 Gear Loops
12: 59 Rain Cover
14: 45 How to Find The Right Fit
17: 39 How to Adjust Your Pack To Fit Perfectly
19: 50 How to Pack Your Pack
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Dan
always keep in mind the basic truth that; 'Whatever storage space you have available your stuff will expand, increase, and multiply to fill it, Plus 5%.
After many packs used for trails, highways, byways, bicycles, bus, and plane. From living out of to grocery hauling that one principle has always held true.
Chose the container you are willing to carry stuffed. 'Cause somehow its going to be overfilled.
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always keep in mind the basic truth that; 'Whatever storage space you have available your stuff will expand, increase, and multiply to fill it, Plus 5%.
After many packs used for trails, highways, byways, bicycles, bus, and plane. From living out of to grocery hauling that one principle has always held true.
Chose the container you are willing to carry stuffed. 'Cause somehow its going to be overfilled.
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Matthew
When you say 5 day pack, can that also mean the amount of days you expect to go between towns to resupply on a thru-hike? It's sort of confusing because these trails take months to complete, right? I am looking for a pack that will be for a 2-or-so week hike. but I will likely be resupplying throughout. I've actually never done a backpack trip before so I'm excited to get involved this summer!
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When you say 5 day pack, can that also mean the amount of days you expect to go between towns to resupply on a thru-hike? It's sort of confusing because these trails take months to complete, right? I am looking for a pack that will be for a 2-or-so week hike. but I will likely be resupplying throughout. I've actually never done a backpack trip before so I'm excited to get involved this summer!
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Cherry
I did laps through my local REI for about 90 minutes before I decide on the Osprey Eja 48. Spacious hip belt pockets were high on my want list but I found my arms rubbed, and surprised myself by going without and the pack has been great, pretty darn light and extremely comfortable. The side pouches have worked fine for me instead of hip belt pockets.
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I did laps through my local REI for about 90 minutes before I decide on the Osprey Eja 48. Spacious hip belt pockets were high on my want list but I found my arms rubbed, and surprised myself by going without and the pack has been great, pretty darn light and extremely comfortable. The side pouches have worked fine for me instead of hip belt pockets.
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