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Backpack, anyone?

Posted 23 months ago|12 comments|2,069 views
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amishking
 Moderator
 Auburn, NY
Ok, let's lighten things up a bit.

Hiking season is soon upon us here in central New York, and I need a new backpack. My old one is fine, in great shape. I bought it at Wal mart, paid almost nothing for it, and have been happy with it. It is great for an overnight or day trip. But I am ready for something a little bigger and a little more rugged.

Any suggestions? I would appreciate any help.

Thanks in advance.

Peace,
Amishking.
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Altruist
Altruist
Eugene, OR
23 months ago: I came across someone on the trail last year that had a backpack travois. The backpack had a single lightweight wheel that could be lowered and then the pack and contents would be half supported by the wheel and the rest on a harness around your hips. Yet you can also carry it like a regular back where it gets too rough. Forgot the brand but it looked and seemed to work pretty slick. I thought it would work great for heavy loads and maybe for deer hunting to bring back the meat.

Another question off the subject, but why do you see abandoned backpacks along the trail. I have been doing a lot of day trips here in San Diego and I found three day packs and assorted clothes by upper Otay lake. I figured someone broke into a car and lifted them and then abandoned them after taking anything of value.
Then I did a strenuous climb up to a nearby peak and found a dozen more. Why would anyone carry a stolen backpack several miles and 800 ft. up a mountain to abandon it?
23 months ago: Sometimes, people go hiking in the woods, naked, then get dressed, chuck the bag and go home.
amishking
amishking
 Moderator
 Auburn, NY
23 months ago: Wait, wait. I have been naked in the woods. If I had to dress quickly, I have left my underwear. But I wouldn't leave my pack.

Al, you should collect those packs, and give them to unfortunate homeless backpackers...or sell them.

Peace.
amishking
amishking
 Moderator
 Auburn, NY
23 months ago: Back pack travois? I will google it.
thanks.
Casie
Casie
South Africa, Republic of
23 months ago: Same here. Getting ready for travelling. Got a Berghaus Jalan 90 Litres! A man's backpack. Tough, spacecious and rugged. Only thing missing is a female.
Siempre Solo
Siempre Solo
Auburn, NY
23 months ago: I hope you don't mean in the backpack Casie!
markbyrn
markbyrn
 Moderator
23 months ago: If you're hiking in New York, why not use a shopping cart?
Perfect Horizon
Perfect Horizon
Chicago, IL
23 months ago: Jansport seems to be one of the best brands out there for backpacks. I have had 2. One lasted from Kindergarten until I went to college. The other I am still using since I was a freshman in college and still use it now (7 years).

They make a line of outdoor packs as well as traditional school style.
23 months ago: REI is an awesome place.

http://www.rei.com/category/4500001_Back...

Get a pack you wear, not one you carry.
23 months ago: Try your pack on like shoes before you buy one.
23 months ago: Snugpak Bergen Military Backpack

When travelling light is not an option the Rocket Pak's bigger brother has all the same features but the main compartment is a mighty 70 litres 6,100 cu.in. giving a total volume when used in conjunction with the supplied Rocket Pak side pouches of 100 litres 7930 cu.in. Fully compatible with the Snugpak Rocket Pak side pouches and yoke system. Weighs: 88oz.

Available in olive and black.

The manly man that you are needs one that can carry a house.

http://store.nexternal.com/shared/StoreF...
23 months ago: Sounds like some rich jerks who go hiking to say they went and used the pack to transport their supplies and once they consumed them and figured out they didn't need anything else, just dumped the excess weight for the trip back. What do they care, they've already make the hike and taken their photos so they could care less if they trash the trail or scenic sight.

The motto "Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints" is lost on the majority of those who can afford to buy and throw away at will. For me, that pack would represent a few days groceries and any contents even more so I'd have to be in pretty bad shape to abandon it and since it is more than a footprint, probably I'd be dead.

Good luck on your search, a good backpack will not be cheap and you won't find it at WalMart either.

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