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Anonymous Tue 03 Sep 2013 12:07:10 No.190666 View View Reply Original Report

Quoted By: >>190668 >>190669 >>190678 >>190974

Hi there /out/. I was hoping to get your opinion on packs. What are your favorite brands/best brands? I hear osprey and arc'teryx mentioned a lot around here.

Also wondering your opinion on a specific brand. Lowe alpine

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 03 Sep 2013 12:10:51 No.190668 Report

Quoted By: >>190678

>>190666
>osprey
average amerifats choice
>>190666
>arc'teryx
tacticool kids choice

>Mammut (swiss brand), Marmot (yo amerifat brand)
European pro choice

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 03 Sep 2013 12:17:19 No.190669 Report

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>>190666
Lowe Alpine makes fine packs, I have one that is over ten years old and going strong. It was one of the "higher end" models, but IIRC was still under $200. I have a couple of Ospreys that have done me well, I would stay away from Gregory as I've seen a lot of their packs blow out. What are you planning on doing, and where are you planning on doing it?

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 03 Sep 2013 12:27:05 No.190672 Report

Quoted By: >>190675 >>190677 >>190974

>>190669
Well currently I've got a MEC 60L pack that ill be using. However eventually I want to move to doing longer backpacking trips, so I was looking at a 90+15L pack on kijiji (Craigslist equivalent)

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 03 Sep 2013 12:51:03 No.190675 Report

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>>190672
I have one about that size, the important thing is to check it out and not count on the brand name. Look for a good hip belt and straps, one thing I'm not a big fan of with Ospreys is their hip belts. Check the stitching and overall craftsmanship. Mammut stuff is more for mountaineering, so keep that in mind. I have a pair of their boots and they rule, but I don't wear them unless I'm going peak bagging. For most hiking I use a lighter boot.

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Anonymous Tue 03 Sep 2013 12:58:40 No.190677 Report

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>>190672
I forgot to mention it but my brother has a golight pack and swears by it. I've never seen it in use, but I checked it out and it seems well made. It is retardedly light.

Pic of Aeroplane Mesa

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 03 Sep 2013 12:59:37 No.190678 Report

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>>190666
I bought a High Sierra Titan 55 recently and I am perfectly happy with it. I also have a 45L Kelty (forget the name) that I've used quite a lot.

>>190668
Every Marmot I've seen in retail has felt like shit. Are they actually any good?

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 03 Sep 2013 13:01:41 No.190680 Report

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>>190675
Yeah. According to the add the bag was used only 2 times and I may be able to pick it up for $100-$110. Will definitely be checking it out before purchase

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 03 Sep 2013 14:15:16 No.190702 Report

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arc'teryx is usually way more expensive than what its actually worth. For the money you pay you get less features then you would spending the same or less on a "less popular brand"

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Anonymous Tue 03 Sep 2013 14:16:17 No.190704 Report

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>>190678
>Every Marmot I've seen in retail has felt like shit. Are they actually any good?
no they aren't. this is why marmot is a successful company and sponsor. you fuckpiss donkey loser.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 03 Sep 2013 14:34:39 No.190709 Report

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>>190704
Okay?

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 03 Sep 2013 15:19:56 No.190730 Report

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>>190704
That's just like... Your opinion man

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 03 Sep 2013 17:24:43 No.190766 Report

Quoted By: >>190767 >>190770

Should I invest in a bag cover as well ?

My pack says waterproof..but it can't hurt to have extra water protection. Right ?

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 03 Sep 2013 17:29:16 No.190767 Report

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>>190766
"Waterproof" often means that when water wicks in through the stitching or gets in because it isn't closed properly, it makes a puddle inside the bag. So I'd use a cover or a liner.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 03 Sep 2013 17:44:05 No.190770 Report

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>>190766
you're a dumbass. marmot stuff holds up fine.

>>190704
best bet would be a liner, sometimes covers will pool water in the bottom

OP, listen up.
For general all around decent packs, go Osprey.
For expensive as fuck packs that are good, Arc'teryx
For more alpine style go Black Diamond. I have teh mercury 65, I don't do much alpine stuff but great bag
Mammut has some decent bags, Mtn Hardware is kind of shitty as far as bags go. TNF can't make a good hiking pack anymore. REI works for cheap

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 03 Sep 2013 19:29:51 No.190828 Report

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Jesus christ not a single solid good advice in this thread.

First of all OP, what is your budget?

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 03 Sep 2013 20:22:04 No.190862 Report

Quoted By: >>190863

As I do already have a pack. I won't be buying a new one unless I can get a good deal (like this lowe alpine pack for $100)
I was more asking so I could know which ones to avoid/pick up given the chance.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 03 Sep 2013 20:23:25 No.190863 Report

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>>190862
That being said if my current one craps out on me. My budget would be up to $250 maybe $300

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 03 Sep 2013 23:39:01 No.190966 Report

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I dunno about lowe alpine brand, but I love my osprey

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 04 Sep 2013 00:04:18 No.190974 Report

Quoted By: >>191007

>>190666
I love Deuter. They make amazing German packs that hold up well, are super comfy, and if you get the light ones are very reasonably light, and they are cheaper than Osprey and Arc'teryx. Plus their website is lots of fun.

>>190672
90+15L is a huge, huge pack. Are you sure you need something that big? Maybe a better use of your money would be to invest in a better tent and sleeping bag that compact smaller. I can't see why you'd need anything larger than 60 L if you have good gear. Mine's 45+10 L and I can easily take it on two week trips, I'm sure I could do longer once I get my new, smaller sleeping bag in the mail!

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Anonymous Wed 04 Sep 2013 01:07:52 No.191007 Report

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>>190974
this is true that 90+15 is a huge bag, but the way I rationalize it, is I wouldn't be paying full price for the pack, and would have my 60L for shorter trips. Eventually I want to do a long long trip.. like month long. However Deuter is not a brand I had considered

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