So having reviewed everything here, what size bag on average would you say was adequate for your basic necessities? I have a couple basic,crappy, backpacks I use when I go to the range, but would like to invest in something a little nicer. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks, Tom.
I like 3 day packs (~3000cu) per person. Then supplemental bags or tubs for longet duration gear. Although the desing is dated and simple, I am partial to Eagle Industries AIII pack. There are many other pack makers out there that make cooler looing and more modern stuff. Kifaru and Eagle Industries are my top picks, then Kelty (like the MAP 3500) and Mountainsmith (like the Ghost) are next. Eagle has great customer service. My wife has a 3 day pack and my kids have daypacks. If you are purchasing the pack for bad day's as I like to call them, I would suggest a subdued color, camo is probably not the best thing because it screams Rambo. I kind of violated this rule with my Eagle pack, but I am a sucker for OD.
