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Thread: Decent good quality back-pack???
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23-01-2014, 09:57 #41
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Re: Decent good quality back-pack???
I've been using karriomr for 2 years, it's my personal fave. It just feels more comfortable than other ones I used to have
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23-01-2014, 10:49 #42
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Re: Decent good quality back-pack???
I would love to have a Camelbak, but R2500.00 for a back pack is a bit steep.
I'm currently looking at Source tactical. its an Israeli based company, and it supplies its products to both the American and Israeli military's.
It looks great.
Can buy one online for a steal, but after duties etc. the price starts to reach the same level as MSE Equipment.
I will hopefully be heading there tomorrow to have a look.
Does anyone have experience with this product??
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23-01-2014, 12:37 #43
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Re: Decent good quality back-pack???
I own a Source hydration bladder.
Their quality is A1. Very good kit with actual thought going into design.
I saw the special on the website myself...
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23-01-2014, 12:41 #44
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Re: Decent good quality back-pack???
getting myself the kelty66 in june. friend is coming back from the USA with it, for me. and obviously not empty :P
entire camping/hiking gear upgrade.
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23-01-2014, 13:55 #45
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Re: Decent good quality back-pack???
I have the Source 33l Patrol pack...depends what you want to use it for, how you are built and what you're used to.
I'm 180cms tall and I find the back panel setup too short for me (if you set the load lifter straps & waist belt correctly). It is good quality & their bladders are THE BOMB - Best I've had (I've tried Platypus & 2x camelbaks before...all died from mould & dis-colouration)...but the Source bite valve takes some getting used to.
I use it as an edc pack...laptop, files etc & it's okay for that. I've climbed Sentinal with it...had enough space, but my back was killing me by the time we returned to the carpark.
The frame is made of a single, flat, alu piece...not enough to keep the backpanel comfy or 'shapely' enough imho.
If you want a hiking bag, buy one fit for the purpose...same for office/edc (the Thule laptop bags are very nice)...but for a niche, grab & go bag I guess it's fine. For the price & included bladder it's worth it. (My previous edc was a Rush 24 - 5.11 quality is better by far).
Trizip camelbak FTW!
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23-01-2014, 16:29 #46
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Re: Decent good quality back-pack???
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23-01-2014, 18:46 #47
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Re: Decent good quality back-pack???
3 years.
A few dozen motorcycle enduros during which I had several offs, one into a thorn bush at 80kms/h. A few hikes. Took it caving once or twice. Been through everything you can imagine, including sun, mud, rain, wind, sand and snow.
I've also EDCed this backpack 95% of the time since 2011. I literally carry it around with me everywhere I go.
Repairs:
1. Replaced waist belt buckles after slamming them in the bakkie's door.
2. Replaced rubber nozzle on bladder last year.
One of the best pieces of kit I own.
Everyday I like it
more...
and more ...
and more...
and some more.
I just can't kill it.
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24-01-2014, 15:02 #48
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16-01-2018, 23:58 #49
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Re: Decent good quality back-pack???
I use the Flextrek Whipsnake:
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