Backpacks Abroad...
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- grafiske
I want the best backpack in the universe. I will be living out of it for months. I don't want a huge one but it has to fit a fair amount of shit.
I have owned a Kelty and some other brand, 100 dollar types. I am open to more expensive because those ones were a MOTHER on my shoulders and back.
HIT ME UP!
- lvl_130
i used my friends that had an airflow area in the back and the shoulder straps where super padded with a squishy rubber. that thing felt really good on. i don't know the brand of it though off hand, sorry :\
- madirish0
-arc'teryx
- Lowe Alpine
- Marmot
- edd-e0
what are your price points you want to hit?
check out this site:
it is every brand of every style backpack ever made:
http://backpacks.tk/
i would suggest you visiting your local "outdoors" sports shop.
i believe you are in nyc, so go check out Paragon Sports http://www.paragonsports.com/Par… the store is upper union square like 18th street and broadway.have a fun trip.
:)
- JerseyRaindog0
karrimor
- grafiske0
Well spending 100 bucks hurt my shit! 200 would be cool, 250 if it appears like it will massage me while walking.
Also this might be helpful - I am going to Thailand. So I don't need anything crazy town. However, I would like it to be versatile, IE I plan on going to Iceland within the next year,
- come my lady. come, come my lady. you're my butterfly, suga' baby.lvl_13
- madirish0
dude, you should spend more that $200 on a decent pack- really. unless it is an awesome deal/closeout/used a well-designed pack is worth your back. it is also an item you will have for the rest of your life, and can be repaired/warrenteed forever.
- cornflake0
I spent 6 months backpacking through OZ and Europe and my pack of choice was the Bora 80 by Arc'teryx. I highly recomend it. take a look, i think i spent $399.
- jaylarson0
Granite Gear makes agreat ultralight pack. So does Gregory.
I currently use a Granite Gear Numbus Meridian for outback camping.Granite Gear:
http://www.granitegear.com/Gregory:
http://www.gregorypacks.com/For research, I highly recommend Backpacker.com and Outside magazine. Check their editor picks for names, review, and then check what others are saying online.
Good luck.
- BTW,stay away from shoulder straps that are cushy. In the long run, this will crimp your shoulders.jaylarson
- Llyod0
arcteryx
- horton0
arc'teryx
- grafiske0
Yeah I am a god damn cheapskate. I will heed your advice Irish.
- lowimpakt0
if you're going around thailand etc. just get a small bag.
firstly, you'll have less crap to carry that you never use or end up just giving away to kids in the villages.
secondly, a big expensive bag makes you a target for the local mafia. and rightly so.
- edd-e0
what are you puting inside the pack?
try to get something with a good back design that uses an air-flow system and something that has a good amount of inside organization for everything. a good idea will also for it to have a wet/ dry area. get a pack with ergonomic shoulder straps that are very padded, and re-enforced stitched at stress points. make sure the bag has a good amount user feedback, and make sure its trust worthy. find a shop and try a few packs on and try to have them fill the bag with something to give you the idea of having the weight on you.