K.Pecas
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Post by K.Pecas on Jun 28, 2008 0:02:54 GMT -5
www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2786201The trip will be about 2 months or so. Leaving late May, returning late july, early-mid August. I plan on packing pretty lightly as far as toiletries. I have all of these paper soaps I'm taking. If you don't think it is good, please recomend a pack that would suit my uses. Thanks!
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Post by Eagle on Jun 28, 2008 16:43:33 GMT -5
I'm not thoroughly familiar with the North Face line of Backpacks, but that appears to be a well made product. As I think I mentioned, be sure that you're properly fitted according to your torso length. If possible, try it out fully loaded for an hour or more to make sure the fit works for you.
You might also check the Eagle Creek line of Backpacks, as they have a excellent line of products. I tend to prefer them, as I find the panel-load design to fit my travel style better than a top-loading Pack. The panel-loading Packs use zippers rather than a drawstring to secure, so they can be locked (admittedly not really good security given the inherent weaknesses of Backpacks, but locked zippers have a slight deterrent factor). Two other features I like are a detachable Daypack (works great for carry-on when the main pack has to be sent as checked luggage) and a stowable harness system (during air travel the straps are stowed behind a zippered panel so they aren't torn-off by airport baggage handling equipment).
If you have the opportunity, try to check some local shops in your area to have a look at various types of Backpacks. Try not to be "pressured" into buying any particular Pack until you've had a good look at all the options.
Hopefully the others will have a few comments as well.
Good luck!
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K.Pecas
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Post by K.Pecas on Jun 28, 2008 22:01:10 GMT -5
I love this pack. I went and tried it on at Dicks Sporting Goods and it fits very nicely. I was just wondering if it would be appropriate for the length of the trip. I was also concerned with the security of the drawstring. That was the only draw back. I really like it, but I don't want to be robbed blind. I'm really glad you brought up the baggage equpiment. I never thought about that.
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Post by K.Pecas on Jun 29, 2008 0:21:07 GMT -5
Do you think I would have to check this pack? I really want to have a carry on pack. I hear if the dimensions of the pack don't exceed 50 inches, I should be ok. Is this true?
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K.Pecas
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Post by K.Pecas on Jun 30, 2008 22:53:11 GMT -5
maybe?
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Post by K.Pecas on Jul 1, 2008 18:31:26 GMT -5
Ok. So I've bought my pack. It was $100 dollars more than I wanted to spend, but now that I have it, I don't think I'd be able to leave without it. I went with Eagle Creek: www.eaglecreek.com/bags_luggage/adventure_travel_packs/Voyage-65L-10051/I got the Voyage 65L in Cobalt blue. It is an amazing bag. So I can check my first major investment off my list for my trip. I'm so excited! |
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Post by K.Pecas on Jul 2, 2008 0:08:06 GMT -5
Yep. I love it. It's official.
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Post by Eagle on Jul 2, 2008 0:53:31 GMT -5
K.Pecas. that looks like an awesome Pack. Be sure to try it out with some weight so that you get used to setting up the adjustments with the "load levelling" straps. Most of the weight should rest on your hips.
Happy travels!
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Post by seriously on Jul 19, 2008 5:43:21 GMT -5
cool backpack. has anyone here heard of BLACK WOLF bags? They are in Australia www.blackwolf.com.auI currently have a normal backpack I use for work and it is tops, I am thinking of getting a large backpack from them for travel. Has anyone out there used these and can certify? |
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Post by Eagle on Jul 21, 2008 0:46:40 GMT -5
seriously, I'm not familiar with the Black Wolf Packs, but the travel models appear to be very similar to Eagle Creek designs. These appear to use a "stowable harness" which is a good feature to prevent the straps from being damaged by airport conveyor systems (as does EC).
If you decide to buy one of the Packs, be sure that you're properly fitted according to your torso length. Most of the weight should rest on your hips, not your shoulders. Be sure to read the Black Wolf warranty statement, so that you understand the limitations of this (I haven't checked, but it's probably similar to the warranty provided by most Backpack manufacturers).
Cheers!
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Post by trek on Feb 25, 2009 9:16:10 GMT -5
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Post by Eagle on Feb 25, 2009 13:39:25 GMT -5
trek, the Pack you provided in the link appears to be good quality, however more designed for outdoor hiking or mountaineering. Features such as "ice axe loops" or fittings for "trekking poles" are not really as useful for a travel product. I tend to prefer a panel-load Pack to a top-loading model and find that a detachable Daypack is more useful than the detachable Lumbar Pack that is a feature of many top-load Packs. I also prefer having a stowable harness, rather than hauling around an additional Duffle to place the Pack in during air travel.
Packs tend to be a somewhat "personal" thing, so each person has to determine what works best for them.
Cheers!
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