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Ok folks, I've just committed to a 6 Day Backpack Trip. I am taking the plunge and buying a Backpack. I have some limitations though. I will be getting it at REI so I can take advantage of a gift card, my dividend, and my coupon. Gregory is out. Although I really like my Z40 I've seen alot of bad reviews on their bigger packs, with the waistbelts failing. I will be getting a bigger pack that can handle multiple nights. My Z40 is sufficient for overnights. I will most likely never have the budget for multiple packs, so this one has got to be able to handle every scenario.
It will be a Men's pack, as they seem to "fit" me much better. The Z40 is a Men's medium. I really like having some external pockets and I know some packs actually have an option of a removable butt pack which would probably be nice to have. I know Ospreys are known for comfort, but it seems like they don't have quite the weight capacity as some of the other brands do...
Have at it guys, whatcha all think?
Need Input - I'm buying a Backpack
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Need Input - I'm buying a Backpack
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BradshawsGuides: 0 | Official Routes: 0Triplogs Last: 2,801 d | RS: 0Water Reports 1Y: 0 | Last: 4,213 d - Joined: Feb 12 2011 11:55 am
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Re: Need Input - I'm buying a Backpack
@Outdoor Lover
I have that same pack and I love it. It did take a little break in time but it fits like a glove now
I have that same pack and I love it. It did take a little break in time but it fits like a glove now
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outdoor_loverGuides: 7 | Official Routes: 5Triplogs Last: 96 d | RS: 2Water Reports 1Y: 18 | Last: 95 d
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Re: Need Input - I'm buying a Backpack
@big_load
Probably, it's navy and black... I'll buy a pink bandana or something equally silly so we can tell them apart....
Probably, it's navy and black... I'll buy a pink bandana or something equally silly so we can tell them apart.... Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty & well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, totally worn out & proclaiming, "Wow What a Ride!"
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big_loadGuides: 0 | Official Routes: 1Triplogs Last: 595 d | RS: 3Water Reports 1Y: 0 | Last: 2,483 d - Joined: Oct 28 2003 11:20 am
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Re: Need Input - I'm buying a Backpack
Whew, that was close! Mine is dark green.Outdoor Lover wrote:it's navy and black
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