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What's your day pack? #378557 11/30/09 01:04 AM
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I've been using the Badlands Whitetail Hybrid for 6 or 7 months and love it.

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My dad's been looking for one and I think he's settling on the REI Flash 30.

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I'm curious what everyone else uses for day hikes. Do you usually stick with one, or are there several you rotate through?


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Re: What's your day pack? [Re: Joe Fowler] #378558 11/30/09 01:30 AM
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Tactical Tailor 3 day pack in MARPAT. Its one bombproof pack, extremely well made, stitching and attention to detail on par with Kifaru packs.

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Re: What's your day pack? [Re: Bushman5] #378559 11/30/09 01:34 AM
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Is it comfortable?

I know that seems like a silly question but I tend to carry 15 to 20 lbs (9 kilos for you, Bushy <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />) and the Badlands Hybrid feels like a big hug.

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Re: What's your day pack? [Re: Joe Fowler] #378560 11/30/09 01:40 AM
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kilos? whats that? i hate kilos. Gimmie LB's and inches anyday, but you Americans can keep your Fahrenheit though - i like Celsius

yes the pack is comfortable to wear, although when you start hammering thru woods on a hot day your back gets wet......no ventilation


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Re: What's your day pack? [Re: Bushman5] #378561 11/30/09 01:49 AM
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That's why I wear more technical clothing when I hike. I figure most packs are going to make you sweat and non-cotton shirts will dry off within minutes.


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Re: What's your day pack? [Re: Joe Fowler] #378562 11/30/09 01:58 AM
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love the expression on your face man.......lol


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Re: What's your day pack? [Re: Bushman5] #378563 11/30/09 02:07 AM
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Thanks! It's covered in thick beard and less fat now. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />


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Re: What's your day pack? [Re: Joe Fowler] #378564 11/30/09 02:10 AM
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15 to 20 pounds for a day hike? YIKES! I've carried less weight than that on many of my two-night backpacking trips.

Re: What's your day pack? [Re: MustardMan] #378565 11/30/09 03:27 AM
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The Hybrid pack is 4 lbs (it's a tank) and with 4 to 5 lbs of water in the reservoir, 2 lbs for my PSK, some extra clothes and tools it can be 15 to 20 lbs total.

All personal preference of course. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

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Re: What's your day pack? [Re: Joe Fowler] #378566 11/30/09 12:22 PM
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I've got the Badlands 2200, the warranty pretty much sold me. All my Kifaru stuff has been sold.


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Re: What's your day pack? [Re: imaginefj] #378567 11/30/09 12:43 PM
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Yeah, me too!

That's crazy about selling all your Kifaru, all I hear are great things.

MM: The other reason why I carry so much on day hikes...

I'm preparing for a 6-day, 50+ mile hike this summer. So extra weight on each day hike adds to my training.


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Re: What's your day pack? [Re: Joe Fowler] #378568 11/30/09 07:23 PM
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For the last 25+ years it's been the same bag. A Chouinard climbing pack that was modded by a fellow by the name of Leon Greenman in Greenwich Village. I asked him to add a padded waistband and an internal frame, he did a fine job of it. I've been able to load it up with tent, sleeping bag&pad, cooking gear, knife, fire gear, food, water, collapsible saw(lighter than an ax,candle lantern, other asst. stuff. I had to replace the zipper once so far & the original leather lashing patches have torn so I will have to replace them.

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