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10-02-2010, 23:20
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HIKING.....What's the best backpack?
I recently purchased a Condor brand tactical backpack which has a place to put the Camelback water pouch in it. I plan to use it for hiking so that I may carry other stuff in there that I may need while hiking.
Anyone have any other suggestions of good back packs?
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10-05-2010, 17:52
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My Camelbak Motherload and BFM served me well in Iraq. I still have both bags and they are about 5 years old and have been used hard. I still use them hunting and for the Army.
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10-05-2010, 18:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Copzilla55
I recently purchased a Condor brand tactical backpack which has a place to put the Camelback water pouch in it. I plan to use it for hiking so that I may carry other stuff in there that I may need while hiking.
Anyone have any other suggestions of good back packs?
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What volume are you needing?
How much do you want to spend?
How will you be using it? Day hike/overnight?/winter/summber
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Last edited by Dexters; 10-05-2010 at 18:58..
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10-05-2010, 20:11
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I use the Camelbak Talon when I'm out in the field with the Corps or over seas, but I also use it while I'm backpacking. The biggest complaint is that there is not a belly strap (true, only if you are moving QUICKLY) so, I had one sewn on it for me which cost me a whopping extra $9.
You get a hydration system that has more room than you know what to do with in a pack. Plus Camelbak really knows how to incorporate a water bag with a pack. Usually when you carry a hydration bag, it is stupidly uncomfortable when it is full, but there is a stiff bored that separates your back from the hydration bag. You never know that you are wearing it (except for the added weight) The best pack.... period.
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10-11-2010, 17:14
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No such thing as the best backpack.
For camping with the Boy Scouts for up to seven days, I like this backpack - expandable and comfortable. Carried up to 60 lbs in there too.
Gregory Shasta:
http://www.trailspace.com/gear/gregory/shasta/
Bought mine for $75 like new off of a Craigslist guy!
You have to go to REI or a sporting good store and try them on to see how they fit your back.
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10-11-2010, 17:34
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Duncan is absolutely right, of course.
Condor is a typical mil/contractor pack. Built heavy and primarily for a purpose. Lots of those packs are overpriced.
I have paid hundreds of dollars for packs in the past. Knowing what I know now, I wouldn't spend more than $100 on one - and $50 is more than enough to score a bomb "resistant" one. 
Good pack makers:
Old (80-90s) Lowe Alpine
Osprey
Gregory
Kifaru
Etc.
Etc.
Etc.
Tons of them out there.
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