folding backpack recommendations?
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How about this one at Militarymart? I have one. It's light and tough. I have put a piece of sleep mat in it to pad the back a little.
The only thing I have reservations about are the shoulder straps. They're a bit narrow- about an inch and a half across and with no padding at all, just plain webbing. Despite this, it's comfy but I haven't loaded up to anywhere near full capacity yet. Just had a spare fleece, esbit stove and bits and pieces it it.
At some point I intend to pad the shoulder straps so I can load it up some more and use it as a summer weekend bag.
It's not truly a foldaway bag though so maybe it's not what you're after.
The only thing I have reservations about are the shoulder straps. They're a bit narrow- about an inch and a half across and with no padding at all, just plain webbing. Despite this, it's comfy but I haven't loaded up to anywhere near full capacity yet. Just had a spare fleece, esbit stove and bits and pieces it it.
At some point I intend to pad the shoulder straps so I can load it up some more and use it as a summer weekend bag.
It's not truly a foldaway bag though so maybe it's not what you're after.
I went for a walk along the Northumberland coast last week carrying food, issue 58 ptn waterbottle and waterproofs in one of these.
http://www.sportsdirect.com/Accessories/Gymsacks/
First time Ive done this and it was a success.
http://www.sportsdirect.com/Accessories/Gymsacks/
First time Ive done this and it was a success.
S2S one is good. Had one for years, been on all my work trips as it packs down small and fits in all my bags so can take it to the gym, pool, or for general sight seeing. Also take it in a combat pocket if I think I might need it. It's small enough to use as a stuff sack inside a bigger pack
I've used the "Lifeventure Packable Daysack" for years and think it's great.
Mine is the forerunner to this model but it's basically the same thing,
http://www.lifeventure.co.uk/products/bags-and-luggage/packable-daysack.html
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330g, tough and well made, the sack is ideal to foray into town for shopping when my main kit is cached.
Happy trails...torc.
Mine is the forerunner to this model but it's basically the same thing,
http://www.lifeventure.co.uk/products/bags-and-luggage/packable-daysack.html
[video=youtube;_Z_ObNbfopE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z_ObNbfopE[/video]
330g, tough and well made, the sack is ideal to foray into town for shopping when my main kit is cached.
Happy trails...torc.
that was more my mistake than yours mate
I was a bit vague
I currently use one of those sports drawstring backpacks but wanted something that packes up even smaller
Bit of an update - went to a local outdoor store and took a look at a couple of examples the Lifeventure Ultralite Packable Daysack and the sea to summit ultra-sil backpack.
both pack fairly small - well the s2s is tiny and half the size of the lifeventure, its also a bit bigger capacity wise 20lt vs 16lt so I was leaning towars it but I wasn't very keen on the shoulderstraps on the s2s and the shape didn't sit that well particularly when half empty.
so in tyhe end i settled on this one
worth noting it was also a fiver cheaper...
both pack fairly small - well the s2s is tiny and half the size of the lifeventure, its also a bit bigger capacity wise 20lt vs 16lt so I was leaning towars it but I wasn't very keen on the shoulderstraps on the s2s and the shape didn't sit that well particularly when half empty.
so in tyhe end i settled on this one
worth noting it was also a fiver cheaper...
http://www.militarymart.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=2320
Oops, sorry, thought I'd added one.
Not bad for a tenner.
Just took delivery of one of these, really good quality made by Haglofs no less!
Will make a great lightweight bag. I like the patches on the front for straps, will be good for strapping a jacket to if it gets warm.
Thanks for the recommendation
Could you do a mini review and some good pics?
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I'll try to, but it might be a while as I'm stupidly busy at the mo'!
Worth a punt for a tenner tho'
Just took delivery of one of these, really good quality made by Haglofs no less!
Will make a great lightweight bag. I like the patches on the front for straps, will be good for strapping a jacket to if it gets warm.
Thanks for the recommendation
It's pretty good isn't it? I used mine at the weekend to carry 2 litres of water, a bit of food, poncho, esbit stove, fuel and titanium mug, and other bits and pieces which must have weighed maybe 8 pounds at a guess, maybe 10. It was comfy even with the narrow straps. Would thicken them up with some padding before I load up any more though.
And yes, it is a Haglofs. Mine says 1988 on the stamp but it looks brand spanking new.
I tried to upload some photos here but it wont let me. Do you know how I do it?
I think you need to be a Full Member to upload from your computer but I think you can upload pictures via Photobucket or the like of you have an account.
I have one of these http://www.kathmandu.co.uk/packs-and-bags/bags/pocket-pack-v2-black-charcoal.html which is probably my most used backpack. I have filled it to nigh on bursting before and it has held up. Only 15 ltrs mind you, but fine when I am travelling light.
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