im thinking about getting a maxpedition PYGMY FALCON-II™ or a camelbak, not sure what model. whats your guys take on them? what do you guys and gals use to carry your gear?
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im thinking about getting a maxpedition PYGMY FALCON-II™ or a camelbak, not sure what model. whats your guys take on them? what do you guys and gals use to carry your gear?
Depends on where I'm going and what I'm carrying. I have several maxpedition packs and bags. I have not been disappointed with the quality of any of them.
Are you looking for something for everyday carry, day hikes, something else?
not so much edc. more for day hikes and maybe like weekend camp outs.
I don't have that particular Maxpedition, but it looks like a good one. For day hikes I use a mid sized Camelbak or a Condor (a bit bigger than my Camelbak). I believe the key is to make sure it will hold all your stuff, has to be comfortable, has to be affordable. I like a hydration bladder in my day packs - some people don't. There are bunches of choices out there. Prices can vary widely as well. Shop around.
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I have to admit though that it is awfully heavy on the back.. especially with the full bladder in it. I usually just carry a couple of canteens on my waist when travelling. I have several smaller pouches that attach to the outside with the Molle attachment straps.
There is no room inside for sleeping bag (mummy) nor sleep mat or hiker tent. You have to attach them to the outside of the pack with straps. The tent and sleeping mat will attach under the compression straps, sleeping bag on top and buy some extra straps for that.
Your choice but I say again that it is awfully heavy when fully loaded.
A large Alice pack for multiple days. A North Face for day hikes. You'll want something that transfers the weight from your shoulders to your hips so you might see if a friend owns one and try it out before you buy. If it doesn't fit you then your shoulders will sure let you know.
well in my quest to be more primitive i have started using a haversack
I thought about using a more primative carrier for my water purification filter, high intensity led lights, 3 season tent, folding saw, titanium cookware, multi-fuel stove, sat phone......then I said - nah.
might i suggest a 69 ford f-100 that should be primitive enough for ya
My first truck was an F-100 .... I've grown - need a bigger truck.
yup me too then i got an f-350 quad cab long box 7.3 litre diesel 4x4 that worked well
You can definitely haul some gear in that.
dude heres the crazy thing that was when i was living in pheonix and married with 2 little ones, so when i was single and had the f-100 i used to keep a back pack and a gallon of water in the truck and would take off for 3 day weekends all the time in the flagstaff area when i was married and would go to the woods i would have the truck pack full with the bbq and coolers and 5 man tent and the kids would be packed in tight in the back of the quad cab just full of stuff for a 3 day trip all cuz of their comforts. heck her family thought i was carazy thrwing my steak on a rock to cook it i sure do not miss them days back to light fast and free.
I hear ya. I'm not a primative camper/trekker, but I often enjoy it a bit simpler. One of my extended round the country bike trips was 15,000 mile with a decent sized pack and little tiny pup tent. 60 days of bliss.
pedal bike or motor? i was talking with one of my apprentices the other day he's 21 and wants to travel i told him to do it while hes young i was telling him some stories of when i was single and on the move ah i miss the old days.
Motorcycle. Had the good fortune of Uncle Sam switching me between east and west coasts several times (no submarine bases in Kansas).
really hmm i guess were not in kansas any more ah well gotta bolt bro got some reading to do before beddy bye time then up and fishing in the am
See ya. No fishing for me tomorrow....it's golf time.
if i'm heading out for a half day hike and/or plant ID walkabout
i'll take one of my camera bags
whenever i see one of these at a yard sale for a fair price, i'll grab it
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A Harley I hope... :DQuote:
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