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Has anybode tried the Karrímor Sabre 75, I have the 45 litres and love it but are now looking for a larger rucksack so I was thinking of the 75 litrese then. But ho is it carrying heavy loads and how does it fit me that 185 cm?
MartiniDave
28-07-2004, 08:53
Why not add side pockets to your 45, making it about a 70l? If you do its worth getting the harness that lets you use the pockets as a day pack. Very versatile system amd my current favourite.
Dave
I already have the sidepockets, but i need a bigger rucksack thats why I was thinking of the 75litres version, this way I can make it to 100 litres rucksack.
The 45 with sidepocket are perfect for weekend trips and so on but when going away for a longer trip I need something bigger.
MartiniDave
28-07-2004, 10:17
Oh! I see. Sorry, no experience of the bigger bag, other than looking at it in the shops. Good luck with your quest.
Dave
Fallow Way
28-07-2004, 16:11
I have a Karrimor 45 + rockets and love it to bits :-) I was using a Snugpak (still use from time to time) and was thinking it had a couple of points i would change, then came across the karrimor which had them :-) I`m also thinking of getting the 70ltr also as I planning some larger trips, some to the arctic.
I have a Karrimor 45 + rockets and love it to bits :-)
It´s all you can ask for in a rucksack at that size, but the question still remains is the 75 as good.
bushblade
29-07-2004, 00:27
Has anybode tried the Karrímor Sabre 75, I have the 45 litres and love it but are now looking for a larger rucksack so I was thinking of the 75 litrese then. But ho is it carrying heavy loads and how does it fit me that 185 cm?
If you're worried about the fit consider the sabre 60-100 as it has the adjustable SA back, the 75 does not.
The sabre 80 - 130 will take the PLCE side pockets and has the SA adjustable back system and would give you more space (you don't have to fill it) its quite a good back system so should fit you no problem, as for the 75 ray mears is currently selling it so I guess he thinks it's ok, the web address for more info is http://www.pri.uk.com the 80 -130 also has access to the main compartment form the bottom and you can divide the main compartment this can be quite usefull as no mater what you seem to need its always at the bottom and you have to take everything out, hope you find this of some help. :wink:
I you should decide to purchase one, remember you can buy them directly from PRI at very reasonable prices.
ranger
tenbears10
29-07-2004, 16:27
Guys any idea of what the prices are from PRI it doesn't have any on the site and I'm not ready enough to buy one to contact them yet?
Bill
If the Sabre75 doesn't hit the spot try this Lowe Alpine/Vector Salient (http://www.outdoorworldltd.co.uk/product_info.php?prod=366&refer=&PHPSESSID=6fdb103169007d60ed58 4e853201e7ff), I have a fair amount of experience of Lowe Alpine equipment and at this cost it would be worth it :o): .
If the Sabre75 doesn't hit the spot try this Lowe Alpine/Vector Salient (http://www.outdoorworldltd.co.uk/product_info.php?prod=366&refer=&PHPSESSID=6fdb103169007d60ed58 4e853201e7ff), I have a fair amount of experience of Lowe Alpine equipment and at this cost it would be worth it :o): .
Is that the same used by the irish army?
The sabre 80 - 130 will take the PLCE side pockets and has the SA adjustable back system and would give you more space (you don't have to fill it) its quite a good back system so should fit you no problem, as for the 75 ray mears is currently selling it so I guess he thinks it's ok, the web address for more info is http://www.pri.uk.com the 80 -130 also has access to the main compartment form the bottom and you can divide the main compartment this can be quite usefull as no mater what you seem to need its always at the bottom and you have to take everything out, hope you find this of some help. :wink:
I have the Sabre 80-130 and it is a great sack. as well as the above it also has an integrated rain cover that lives in a velcro pouch at the bottom of the sack With the compression straps and zips in can be made very small and compact. But let em all free and you can fit enough gear in it to do the pembrokeshire coastal path in one hit !! :-)
Viking to be honest I cannot tell you if the irish army are using these, they are similair to the old Lowe Alpine Cerro Torre which I used and abused for a good number of years untill I finally had to retire it. :wink:
The back system on the lowe alpine bergans have always been pretty good and with the fact that they have a good hip belt I have always found them comfortable to use, but for £85 you probably won't get a deal on a pack like this anywhere else (30litre Lowe Alpine daysacks sell for this amount of money). :-)
bushblade
31-07-2004, 07:50
Viking to be honest I cannot tell you if the irish army are using these, they are similair to the old Lowe Alpine Cerro Torre which I used and abused for a good number of years untill I finally had to retire it. :wink:
The back system on the lowe alpine bergans have always been pretty good and with the fact that they have a good hip belt I have always found them comfortable to use, but for £85 you probably won't get a deal on a pack like this anywhere else (30litre Lowe Alpine daysacks sell for this amount of money). :-)
We have a sale on some Lowe Alpine rucksacks at the moment, which did include Frontier 75+15 in green for £65 RRP £130 (I bought 2) now sold out, and Frontier 65+15 in green for £60 RRP £120 also sold out.
Also Lowe Alpine have a Special Contracts Program with many versions of their regular models adapted to suit the military market (DPM, OG, black PLCE compatible etc.) These are seriously impressive packs, if I'd known about them before I bought a sabre 60-100 and 45.........
I don't think you'll find then on a website, but if anyones interested I have the catalogue at work and could get some prices, they are special order only at our place.
Will, I am about to send you a PM, I am interested. All of the old lowe alpine military stuff was marketed as being Vector, but if you have a catalogue or details I would like to see and probably purchase. :o):
CCC have a load of lowe alpine packs on sale at 50% off
www.cccoutdoors.com
The qulity of lowe alpine seem to match karrimor and at the prices seem a great deal. I just gfot a mountain attack for £25 rather then £70RRP
rapidboy
31-07-2004, 18:10
Lowe Alpine factory shop in Tullaghmore, Co. Offaly, Ireland is always worth a look.
They have moved to a different building but still in Tullaghmore.
Last time i was there they had some of the DPM sacks (around 75 -100L size's) and they where seriously cheep.
Good deals on jackets as well.
I didn't get one as i have an old Karrimor Jaguar S75 that's still going strong but they seemed like good kit.
I have 3 other Lowe Alpine packs 25L ,35L and 45L all well made and from the factory shop cost around £20 - £25.
Cheers
RB
bushblade
31-07-2004, 23:38
CCC have a load of lowe alpine packs on sale at 50% off
www.cccoutdoors.com
The qulity of lowe alpine seem to match karrimor and at the prices seem a great deal. I just gfot a mountain attack for £25 rather then £70RRP
Yes mate, thats who I work for :biggthump
Just edited to add I just got a mountain attack 50 for..... well I best not say how much I get kit for, probably make me very unpopular round here :nana:
bushblade
01-08-2004, 21:42
Will, I am about to send you a PM, I am interested. All of the old lowe alpine military stuff was marketed as being Vector, but if you have a catalogue or details I would like to see and probably purchase. :o):
Hello mate, I haven't recieved any PM's you can ring me if you like at work 01924 272877 and I'll see what I can do for you. :-)
Yes mate, thats who I work for :biggthump
Just edited to add I just got a mountain attack 50 for..... well I best not say how much I get kit for, probably make me very unpopular round here :nana:
yes I do want your job, I did infact go for one there but they didn't want to imploy someone who would leave the next year for Uni.
the sizing and colour charts always seem to not work for me, is this my computer or CCCs web site?
(soory to go off toppic might be better to PM me reply)
bushblade
01-08-2004, 22:12
yes I do want your job, I did infact go for one there but they didn't want to imploy someone who would leave the next year for Uni.
the sizing and colour charts always seem to not work for me, is this my computer or CCCs web site?
(soory to go off toppic might be better to PM me reply)
about 60% of our staff are students, not sure about sheffield. Actually I'm looking for staff at the moment as I have 1 member of staff leaving soon.
The colours look ok for me, not sure about the size charts can't say I've used them. The web site is actually a different store to us and does not have anywhere near the amount and variety of stock we do.
Best buy at the moment would have to be Mountain attack 50 in dark grey (also available in blue, but us bushcrafters don't want that) half price at £45. I'm going to give it a proper try out on my next four days off, but at the moment I would say they are more comfortable to carry than a sabre 45.
The Lowe Alpine military sacs are available from http://www.theoutdoorshop.com the saracen is a well made sack with a good back system, an olive green sac will be about £160 for the 120 litre version this price includes the side pockets in seems to be made from stronger material than the karrimor and berghaus stuff but I don't know if the side pockets are PLCE compatible I believe the side pockets are 9 litres each but don't know for sure but it is a well made sac :-P
jamesdevine
05-08-2005, 14:21
I thought I would ask my questions on this thread rather then start a new one.
Can some confirm if the Sabre 60-100 can take the side pockets or not?
Also as I am seriously considering buy one of the large sabres (70, 60-100 or 80-130) I was wondering if anyone with one will be attending the WG in few weeks and will let me have look at it up close?
You can't buy Karrimor kit here especially the pri sabre range and I like to try before I buy.
Thanks in advance,
James
j.roberts7
05-08-2005, 14:27
i have the 60-100ltr which is great but not used very much
you could always make me an offer as it good as new only used about 3 times
its black and cost over £130 new from pri its the saber version with the rubber patch on the back to stop rubbing it has a adjusable back which is very good as am 6ft1 tall and most waist belts end up round my stomach
cheers :)
jamesdevine
05-08-2005, 14:36
Very tempting but I don't have the cash right now what with going to WG and then to Sicily a few days after that. So I wasn't planning and on buy one until October or later.
If it's still un sold then I gladly take it off you and the option of the adjustable back attracts me. But can it take the PLCE side pockets?
James
j.roberts7
05-08-2005, 16:07
no, it carnt take the military side pockets but to be honest ive never needed them it not advertised just thought you might make more use of it than i do
the 75 ltr does take the pockets but dosent have the adjustable back system
and cannot go any smaller than 75ltr with the side pockets its very wide on the back
the 60 - 100 ltr goes smaller with the zips and straps but its still a big enough sak and weighs in at what seems to be around 5kg but dosent feel it when on the back as it carries heavy loads very easly
jamesdevine
05-08-2005, 16:13
Thanks for info. You have put across some good arguments as the berghaus and web-tex of the PLCE versions are very wide too.
Goes of and rethinks. :rolleyes:
James
viprofferi
25-10-2010, 07:42
I have had a Jaguar S75 K100e since 1991. It has been fantastically versatile having been comfortable and well balanced everywhere from the Arctic circle in the north of Sweden to the jungles of equatorial Brazil, and the desert of Baja California, Mexico. I can usually attach all the extras I could ever need which has been something of a nightmare as this often leads to bringing too much stuff along with me. I have spent many hours considering replacing it with a 125 L model, but I know I will simply end up bring more things with me that I do not need. At least I don't have kids to lug about with me too. I am not getting any younger, but the pack is at least as easy to carry now as it was when I was 20. The surprising thing is that despite years of abuse, it still looks exactly like it did when new. There is no thinning, no abrasion, no discolouration, and absolutely no reason to replace it. I would whole heartedly recommend the S75 pack if you want something that can carry 75 to 105L. Valentino
andybysea
25-10-2010, 10:54
Ive got a 80 -130 sabre dont rate it at all the main pack is built ok, but i think the back system stitching is not up to much,and the shoulder straps and hip belt are poor, to padded and hard to adjust,and the actual belt on the hip pad is a joke.
Squidders
26-10-2010, 21:51
Threadomancy?
Threadomancy?
Yep for sure.
Plus we all know the bigger Sabre sacks are rubbish compared to a Berghaus Vulcan...:rolleyes::rolleyes:: rolleyes::rolleyes:
and there was me wondering about the cut and pasted response four back just this morning :rolleyes:
:D
Toddy
Looking on the pri.uk.com website, they have another 45ltr rucksack called the Predator partol 45, and a slightly larger pack Predator TECMAC 50. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with these? To me, they look very similar to the Lowe Alpine Sting.
Edit: Just done a quick thread search and found a review for the Predator TECMAC 50.
knifefan
26-10-2010, 23:48
I've had the 75 for a while now and very happy with it (I'm 6'2") and it wears well. The beauty is u can always reduce the size down, taking off the pockets etc. Its always better to have too much room and reduce than not enough :D