what do you carry your gear in?

[Rick]

Well if it works for you, then it works for me.

How did I know that was coming?

[nell67]

How did I know that was coming?

Cuz you have ESPN!LMAO>

[MCBushbaby]

I was going to pick up a MOLLE FLC, canteen pouches, etc. for weekenders but then talked myself out of it. It's like 1300g for the empty vest and pouches; too much for my ounce-counting self. Then I took the lid off my Osprey Aether 70 and made it into a buttpack using the belt off the main pack. It was advertised to do this but I never did it in the 2+ years I owned the thing. It's now my main weekend pack. Enough to fit a 3L camelback (full), rain jacket/poncho, 100ft of paracord, frosts mora on an exterior strap line, and some food. It's got a few small straps I can daisychain a sleeping bag off of, and the best part is it's loaded on my main pack's belt. Sooo comfortable. No shoulder-digging straps or rigid alice frames.

[Norse&Native]

I use the "Mack Daddy" by Wolfpack Gear. It's got excellent support, is ridiculously rugged and pretty easy to carry. Check out the specs on it:

* 102 ounce CamelBak reservoir with on/off valve included
* 2500 cubic inches of storage space
* Wide padded lumbar supporting belt and suspenders for better weight distribution
* Improved easy access hydration reservoir compartment
* Replaceable bite valve cover
* Insulated water tube cover
* Flexible sizing fits users 5'3" - 6'5"
* Wide-mouth zipper opening for main compartment
* Improved fire shelter is offset to minimize body contact while hikin' (I now use the fire shelter pouch for additional MRE's, maps, rain gear, tube tents, anything I need to access quickly and that can be folded up goes in there)
* Separate pocket for storing rain gear and clothing
* Carries 2 one-quart bottles in side pockets
* Densely padded suspenders and belt

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This thing's a hog. I've got basically everything for comfortable living in it, minus a latrine.

***Not an advertisement!!!***

[sh4d0wm4573ri7]

This is my new main pack Its well made holds more then I would carry and I like the style :
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[tonester]

This is my new main pack Its well made holds more then I would carry and I like the style :
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i really like the style of that bag, looks like it can hold a lot. where would i be able to get one if i wanted to pick one up?

[Ken]

Hey sh4d0wm4573ri7!

That's a decent looking pack. Who's the manufacturer and what's the name? Is it hydration system compatable? How about volume with/without hydration?

Thanks,

Ken

[sh4d0wm4573ri7]

I purchased mine from wilderness outfitters home of the Pathfinder school :Snugpak Rocket Pak System. OD Green durable, lightweight, waterproof nylon construction. Three rucksacks in one. Can be used fully zipped together providing 70 liters (4270 cubic inch) capacity. May also be used as a smaller 40 liter (2440 cubic inch) bag by unzipping the two detachable side pockets (rockets). The rockets can also be zippered together to provide a smaller 30 liter (1830 cubic inch) capacity bag. Zip on detachable side pockets are compatible with army issue yoke. All harnesses and back system are air mesh padded for extra comfort when carrying. Additional features include outer lid pocket and inner lid pocket, 2 mesh storage side pockets, under pack pocket with 2 waterproof nylon covers (one camo and one desert tan). Adjustable chest and waist straps. Contoured shoulder harness. Adjustable internal frame. $ 150.00. And yes it has a hydration pocket in the main compartment with a velcro covered grommet hole for the tube.

[Ken]

Thanks for the info, sh4d0wm4573ri7!

[Antifeds]

I went with this pack that I found at Bass Pro Shops:

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Lots of pockets, the bottom section zips off for use as a buttpack, leaving the main on as a regular backpack sized unit as well. It's comfortable, pretty cheap ($52), and has tons of room. Not too mention it works well with my Camelbak.

Link to pack on BPS

[Ken]

Good morning, Antifeds.

Why don't you carry your gear over to the Introductions thread and tell us a little about yourself.

http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...splay.php?f=14

Crash?

[nell67]

Very nice Ken!

[Ken]

Very nice Ken!

Awwww, thanks, Nell.

[Antifeds]

Good morning, Antifeds.

Why don't you carry your gear over to the Introductions thread and tell us a little about yourself.

http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...splay.php?f=14

Crash?

hahah ok I am now properly intro'ed

[Ken]

hahah ok I am now properly intro'ed

Wait.... you forgot to include your credit card and bank account information, and your pins, and passwords.

[Rick]

Here's a site that is offering the SnugPaK for 119.00

http://southsummit.com/catalog/produ...oducts_id=5097

[Rockgod1619]

LostOutrider, I noticed your kukri in your picture there. Carry one of those too, eh?

[tonester]

does anyone here use any gear or bags from Pantac? the quality of the fabric they use looks really good. over all their products look decent. im thinking about getting their 3 day assault pack and was wondering if anyone else has any experience with them.

[oneraindog]

i boaught one of those and loaded it up for my trip to sweden. took the side packs off and loaded up the main pocket. i thought it was really really uncomfortable. the waist straps ride too high and the weight in the pack pulls it back and away from your shoulders.

to the guys that have mentioned using it. have you used it fully loaded yet? if so what where your thoughts on multi-day comfortability? long term meaning you think it would be comfortable on a 4+ day trek?

by the time i got back from norway i wanted to set it on fire. but maybe its just not shaped well for me...