Hiking pack suggestions

Ok well im new to the whole going out into the woods. Ive also wanted to do so but seeing how my dad left when i was around 10 i never got to go camping and such. Soo ive always had this desire to go out and hike and do some camping. Seeing how much of you guys are vets and all im hopeing you can give me a few suggestions on a nice outdoors pack. As far as price range the max i can spend right now is about 110 usd. I would like something with a hydration pack but from stuff i read a few ppl have said negitive things about them. So if you could give me a few links or suggest something good i would be a very happy camper lol.

I have done some looking around on the net and came across this pack. Let me know what u think about this also.

http://www.botac.com/mamoge.html

Thanks in advance


~ Nick

I have a Kelty Super Tioga - its like a 1 week sized pack - with a external frame. They're usually about $200 but I found this one for $60 since it was last year's model. I don't know much about packs, but I really like the Kelty.

hey dude

i use a Karrimor Sabre Delta 25 .. it's built like a tank, can take load of gear, is the most comfortable rig to wear.. i've worn one for ten hours of hiking with no discomfort... and it comes highly reccomended.. used by UK special forces <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

cheers

ug

edited to add ... as with all retailers, you should do a search in the trading section of BF or the USN before placing an order over the internet...

I'd recommend heading out to an REI and getting fitted there. Also you will want to try some packs and put some load in them. Walk around the store for a while and try several out.

YMMV at REI but i've found that there are a lot of people working there who do actually go outside. Ask the sales person if they hike and how much, if you don't like the answer ask someone else there.

Don't buy on impulse.

Nick,
I don't think that the pack you linked to will serve your intended purposes well. 1600 cu in. is not enough room if you plan on camping with it. It would be fine for a good day hike but I don't think it will serve you well for any overnighters.

You want something that holds more and would be more comfortable, definitely belt strap and good suspension system. The LL Bean Bigelow has gotten some rave reviews from backpacker magazine, its definitely the right price ($69), its got pleney of room and its way comfy, I've used it before. http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/...rch&feat=sr

I second going to REI and seeing what they have to say. They carry some top of the line packs at a good price if you go with their line of gear. I have an REI Lookout pack that I love, got it for $90 and its got plenty of room. I recommend no less than 2200 cu. in. for what it sounds like you want to do. I wrote a review of the pack at the following link: http://www.trailspace.com/gear/rei/lookout-pack/review/10023/

By the way, if you want good reviews and specific information on any gear but especially packs go to Trailspace.com I have found it to be a very helpful website.

Aww thanks alot guys. Eveyone here is great and always comes threw. Ill be checking these links out. I just got home from work right now so im gonna sit down to a nice meal and check this stuff out. Thanks alot.

Hey Knife, did you ever decide on something?? Let us know what you go with.

-Ron

Yea i did Ron,


Im gonna go with the Bigelow Day Pack in forrest green. Im gonna try and order friday when i get paid.

Thanks for all the help.


~ Nick

For big packs I like the UK style Bergen or a commercial version of same. For a nice day pack which I have been shopping around for I may get a maxpedition falcon because someone here has one and it looks great.

I have one of these,it is bladder compatable and I have been really pleased with it !
http://www.cmmonline.co.uk/items/default.asp?id=07910102

Unsub you have any links to those Bergens? Bergens is a pretty generic term in the UK for packs.

Good choice KnifeParty, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

-Ron

I favor the 3 day assault pack styles, myself.
my current edc pack is made by eagle. it is the A-III-MS model, of course in coyote color.

Great larger pack. I have the Eagle AIII-Large with acceeory side accessory pouches in OD.

I will throw the golite series of packs into the mix. Most people tend to buy a pack too heavy and too large. 4500 cubic inches is great for an expedition, but not really necessary in general. Whatever you pick you have to carry it from A to B. Yes heavier is generally more durable, but if you take care of your gear, don't slide down mountains on top of it, and inspect it prior to each use, lighter gear will hold up. Your back will thank you.

Just when i thought this topic died.

Thanks for the tip. Im still having trouble saving money up i want too much stuff. I still havent bought my pack yet but will sometime soon.

Please if u still have more info or suggestions please keep posting them.

Thanks every1.

I have a GoLite pack and they are definitley worth looking at. I have their day pack and it's nice and lightweight. My GoLite day pack is good for about 25 pounds of gear.

The best big pack is the Berghaus Vulcan. It's 100 litres capacity, that's HUGE! The SAS threw a full one out of a Hercules at about 10000 feet to see what happened. It survived the fall! The Karrimor Sabre 30 (aka Hot 30) is a small pack but just as tough, perfect for day walking..

To be blunt nothing else will do the job like these do..

You may be able to get a used Vulcan on Ebay (Royal Marines and SAS often sell them when they leave the service)... That would be a great catch at the right price!

Thanks alot paul ill look into that pack.