Daysack recommendations

Brian said:

I'll be purchasing a replacement rucksack hopefully this
friday, so I would like some recomendations / brands /
suggestions (yes yes, one good suggestion is not to lose
it up the hills! ;-p)

If you don't feel compelled to spend a lot of money on a
name brand, try Blacks, they do some decent sacks at very
reasonable prices.

Paul
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I'll be purchasing a replacement rucksack hopefully this
friday, so I would like some recomendations

I've used a Berghaus Sprite 30 for ten years and been very
happy with
it. Needs replacing now, the back support has weakened
allowing it to roll when in use. Julie prefers
something a little larger and uses a Highlander Rock
50. Thge Rock 50 is a cheapish model (See Paul
Saunder's post) but very serviceable and has served her
around both Chile and Argentina with no bother. We use
our sacks regularly, sparing them no quarter 🙂

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Brian wrote

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I'll be purchasing a replacement rucksack hopefully this
friday, so I

would

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like some recomendations / brands / suggestions (yes yes,
one good suggestion is not to lose it up the hills! ;-p)

After 10 years I'm now onto my second Wynnster Scorpion. No
nonsense, very serviceable piece of kit at a fraction of the
cost of a fancy brand.

Chris

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Brian said:

I'll be purchasing a replacement rucksack hopefully this
friday, so I would like some recomendations / brands /
suggestions (yes yes, one good suggestion is not to lose
it up the hills! ;-p)

If you don't feel compelled to spend a lot of money on a
name brand, try Blacks, they do some decent sacks at very
reasonable prices.

I'm hoping to head into Edinburgh on Friday on my day off
work, so I'll try Blacks - my previous rucksack was a
Highpoint 35L sack.

regards

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Brian

When you are in Edinburgh try Tiso's inRose Street. They do
their own range of bags (Wild Rover)which are good value.
I've a 20L Corbett bag.

Alternatively have a trip down to Leith. There is another
Tisos branch there as well as a shop called the Sports
Warehouse where I bought my Vango 35L+ bag. Sports Warehouse
price seemed to be cheaper for branded bags which is unusual
given the apparent price-fixing when buying walking kit!

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I'll be purchasing a replacement rucksack hopefully this
friday, so I

would

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like some recomendations / brands / suggestions (yes yes,
one good suggestion is not to lose it up the hills! ;-p)

regards

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Quoted message said:

I'll be purchasing a replacement rucksack hopefully this
friday, so I

would

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like some recomendations / brands / suggestions (yes yes,
one good suggestion is not to lose it up the hills! ;-p)

regards

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the 'alpine' features, the axe loops are a tidy place to put
your poles and the crampon straps are great for attaching
other goodies. I always feel better having the extension
collar - just in case someday i'm forced to spend the night
out w/out proper tent/bag - as it makes a useable cover for
my lower body. a

Brian said:

I'll be purchasing a replacement rucksack hopefully this
friday, so I would like some recomendations / brands /
suggestions (yes yes, one good suggestion is not to lose
it up the hills! ;-p)

regards

I bought a Lowe Alpine Walkabout 35 about a year ago & have
found it excellent: not too many fancy external gimmicks &
good ventilation for the back.

Bernie

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Quoted message said:

I'll be purchasing a replacement rucksack hopefully this
friday, so I

would

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like some recomendations / brands / suggestions (yes yes,
one good suggestion is not to lose it up the hills! ;-p)

Got a very nice Deuter 20 a couple of years ago very
inexpensively. Side netting style pockets, bungie cord
webbing, "hydration system compatible", and a really nice
airflow type back system.

My only advice would be to get a bargain. It seems to me
that there is always someone, somewhere, offering some cheap
deal . It may be something to do the rate at which they
change designs/models/fashions. Of course looking on the web
now, I can't find one.....

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Got a very nice Deuter 20 a couple of years ago very
inexpensively. Side netting style pockets, bungie cord
webbing, "hydration system compatible", and a really nice
airflow type back system.

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Blacks are doing the Deuter Futura 22-litre day-sack for
about GBP 45 at present. I've been using one for the last
few weeks and I'm very happy with it so far. In addition to
what you say about the 20, I'd also mention that the 22 has
a built-in rain cover, which to my certain knowledge works
very well. I also find it very comfortable. If it lasts as
well as it performs I shall be very happy.

Regards, Nick.
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I'll be purchasing a replacement rucksack hopefully this
friday, so I would like some recomendations / brands /
suggestions (yes yes, one good suggestion is not to lose
it up the hills! ;-p)

regards

Thanks for all the replies.

I'll have a good hunt around Tisos / Blacks / Millets in
Edinburgh on Friday and try and get a bargain. Also thinking
of getting a small bum bag for the phone / keys etc to go
into. Good idea?

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If you don't feel compelled to spend a lot of money on a
name brand, try Blacks, they do some decent sacks at very
reasonable prices.

And if you do want to spend lots of the insurance companies
money, have a look at Osprey (www.ospreypacks.com).

I used to make do with a cheap and cheerful Regatta until
some recent back troubles. Got myself a Osprey Eclispe on
the cheap at the Outdoors Show and I'm astounded at the
difference.

Regards, Richard G.

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Quoted message said:

I'll be purchasing a replacement rucksack hopefully this
friday, so I

would

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like some recomendations / brands / suggestions (yes
yes, one good suggestion is not to lose it up the
hills! ;-p)

I've been using a Karrimor Hydra 30 for some time and I love
it. Extremely comfortable (I do suffer from a bad back,
which is made especially worse by ill-fitting sacks), and
also compatible with hydration systems (whether that's of
any use to you or not!). Also going cheap at the moment due
to the whole Karrimor situation. The hip-belt pockets are
very useful too!

Might be worth considering.

Regards, Michael S

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Blacks are doing the Deuter Futura 22-litre day-sack for
about GBP 45 at present. I've been using one for the last
few weeks and I'm very happy with it so far. In addition
to what you say about the 20, I'd also mention that the 22
has a built-in rain cover, which to my certain knowledge
works very well. I also find it very comfortable. If it
lasts as well as it performs I shall be very happy.

Regards, Nick.

22 litre seems a bit on the small side, my last sack was 35l
- but perhaps I should look to getting a smaller sack, and
combining it with a bum bag?

The Deuter sack sounds nice, but a bit pricey.

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Brian

Brian said:

22 litre seems a bit on the small side, my last sack was
35l - but perhaps I should look to getting a smaller sack,
and combining it with a bum bag?

The Deuter sack sounds nice, but a bit pricey.

Too much advice I think :-) Bernie

Brian said:

22 litre seems a bit on the small side, my last sack
was 35l -

I find that 35L is a nice size, but then I take a lot of
camera gear too! 35L is plenty for a winter's walk in bad
weather with plenty of food, spare clothing etc. 20L should
be more than enough for summer use. Not including the camera
gear of course.

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but perhaps I should look to getting a smaller sack, and
combining it with a bum bag?

I wouldn't bother using both together, but a decent sized
bum bag on it's own is plenty for summer. In good weather I
use a bum bag for extra cameras, film, lenses etc, or in not
so good weather I can get my lightweight waterproofs into
it, at the expense of the camera gear though - okay if I'm
not taking many photos.

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Blacks are doing the Deuter Futura 22-litre day-sack for
about GBP 45 at present. I've been using one for the
last few weeks and I'm very happy with it so far. In
addition to what you say about the 20, I'd also mention
that the 22 has a built-in rain cover, which to my
certain knowledge works very well. I also find it very
comfortable. If it lasts as well as it performs I shall
be very happy.

22 litre seems a bit on the small side, my last sack was
35l - but perhaps I should look to getting a smaller sack,
and combining it with a bum bag?

The litre is a flexible unit when it's used by bag
manufacturers. You have to look closely to see what you can
actually fit in the bag.

I'd caution yo that not many rucsac/waistbag combinations
work well together, although on easy terrain I have carried
a largish pack with a medium waistbag worn at the front.

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The Deuter sack sounds nice, but a bit pricey.

They are very pricey, but awesomely well built by present
day standards.
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The Deuter sack sounds nice, but a bit pricey.

They are very pricey, but awesomely well built by present
day standards.

I can't tell you how relieved I am to hear that <g>.

Regards, Nick.
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22 litre seems a bit on the small side, my last sack was
35l - but perhaps I should look to getting a smaller sack,
and combining it with a bum bag?

The Deuter sack sounds nice, but a bit pricey.

I have been looking at daysacks recently now that the zips
on my Karrimor Trail 25 are playing up. I use a 45+10 in the
winter but for summer use I am looking for 25 or less.
Blacks Viper 25 is £20 and the Berghaus Vercour also looks
good at £30.
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Thanks for all the suggestions of daysacks.

I opted for the "Tiso" branded 30L sack, £30 from Tiso.
They also do 25L own brand sacks for £25, and 35L own brand
sacks for £35.

Looking at the sack at home it looks well built, the waist
straps are well padded. The back of the sack has "Air Force"
back padding system (basically padding either side, with a
hollow channel for your spine.

Also has a rain cover which folds away into a pocket on the
lid of the sack, pity about the large "Tiso - The Outdoor
Specialist" logo on the rain cover!

Still, a good sack for the money.

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