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Post by euroman2006 on Mar 14, 2006 10:11:42 GMT -5
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Post by MuvverRussia on Mar 14, 2006 12:01:47 GMT -5
I'd say no. Whilst it's small and convinient, the straps are way too thin - they'd dig in like crazy, even with a small weight in the pack. Also, there's only one compartment - I like to have my stuff in a number of different ones so I can find stuff more easily.
I doubt those straps would easily be cut either. You'd need one hell of a knife and that would be pretty obvious.
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Post by Jules80 on Mar 14, 2006 12:10:01 GMT -5
i'll echo muvver here... that would be REALLY uncomfortable. as soon as you put a bottle of water in there it would dig in a lot! just think of that plus a guide book! i'd try and get something that resembles a back pack with a zip.
jules
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Post by euroman2006 on Mar 14, 2006 13:11:27 GMT -5
Actually I've had this thing for a while, I was mostly asking about the Safety concern (which seems to not be much). Another question, is a day pack like you guys recommond mostly just like a book bag?
The reason I wanted to maybe use this is because (if I can stand it) everything is in one place and I won't need to worry about someone unzipping something in the back.
I only carry maybe a camera and guidebook and some snacks around anyway.
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Post by Eagle on Mar 14, 2006 15:11:41 GMT -5
euroman2006, I'd have to agree with the others. The pack you suggested wouldn't be my choice at all for a Daypack. Although you've had it for a while, have you actually used it for "travel"?
A "Daypack" as normally suggested on the Boards, is basically a smaller version of a regular Backpack. In some cases this has been designed to attach either in the back or the front of the main Backpack. Many Daypacks have unique design features such as pockets for CD or MP3 Players (with a small hole for the headphone cords), hydration pockets, external side pockets for water bottles, etc. Some travellers use a "Bookbag" as a Daypack, and this seems to suffice reasonably well as these are often about the same size as a pack which has been designed for day touring.
Your worries about someone unzipping the Pack while you're wearing it are certainly a concern. I doubt this happens often, but you can counter this by locking the zippers or wearing the Pack in front. Some packs have a small clip inside to attach things, and I like to use this to secure items in place inside the pack. That way if the Pack was "slashed", the valuables would still be held by the clip and wouldn't fall out.
Happy travels!!!
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Post by euroman2006 on Mar 14, 2006 16:07:33 GMT -5
I have used it before for staying in Hotels and such but not 'roughing it' like I will be in the hostles.  But I think I might look for a real daypack at a camping store or somesuch if they have them. |
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Post by Eagle on Mar 15, 2006 0:56:17 GMT -5
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Post by euroman2006 on Mar 15, 2006 8:58:22 GMT -5
Are the $30 packs good enough? I'm not sure whether I want a side pack or a true backpack. I see a model of both that I like.
I'm think the sidepack, but are the flaps zipable? (and thusly lockable?) or should I even worry about that?
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Post by Eagle on Mar 15, 2006 13:15:11 GMT -5
euroman2006, I'm not sure which "$30.00 Packs" you were looking at, but you're the best one to decide whether these will be suitable or not? In terms of the "zippable or lockable flaps", that's a feature I like to have, even though I might not lock them all the time. At least I have the option.
One other point to mention. I don't always use a Backpack when day touring. If I'm just going to be carrying a few items (Camera, Water bottle, maybe a light snack) I often just use my Tilley Vest. It's much more convenient than a Backpack, and capable of holding a surprising amount of kit. Not sure if this would be something you would be interested in, but thought I'd mention it anyway.
Happy travels!!!
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Is that something I should think about?
Is that something I should think about?
