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Hi,
As anyone got a snugpak rocket pack ?, or does anyone know if they are any good, as price wise(£58 at polimil) with side pouches they seem a good buy.
Thanks, Rob
I've not seen the rocket pack but snugpak gear in general is very high quality and made in britain.
There is a review at, which also gives suggestions on how it might be used :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt9OJzTokvE&feature=PlayList&p=C6B548202ADE36FC&index=13
I think the same bloke does a review of the pak in a separate video but cannot find it at moment
Yeah, this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Qnp7r2YiYI
Snugpac from Sweden:rolleyes:
I had one for a while but didn't get on with it very well. I found it uncomfortable fully loaded but many folk rate them very highly. I'd suggest trying one on if you can get chance.
C_Claycomb
16-03-2009, 23:25
They have a fairly short back. I am just 5'7" or so and found it killing after just half a mile. I got the Sabre45 and that has worked much better for me. If you get one, be sure you take it out with a full load for a practice while you still have the option of sending it back if it doesn't suit.
Quality was fine. Kinda liked the built in rain covers. The compression straps were good and long, but the ice axe loops were too short to take a GB Small Forrest axe, unlike the ones on the Sabre, which are adjustable. Definitely worth a look though if you have a short back length.
redandshane
16-03-2009, 23:29
Its easy just try one on loaded up in a shop
It will be short on your back depending on your height
if thats ok and you feel comfy then get one
I nearly did and got a longback Bergan instead
Same price more or less but used
Yeah, this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Qnp7r2YiYI
Snugpac from Sweden:rolleyes:
NO Mate it's snugpak not snugpac and SNUGPAK are made in Silsden in England i live only 2 miles away from their factory.
The reviewer acknowledges that he made a mistake on the origin - see the comments below the video - repeated below - he is talking about snugpaK and has thenm, for sale to Americans on his website:
SNUGPAK is an English brand; read the label - it isnt Swedish!
The Rocket rucksack also comes in black and has a pull-out camouflage rainproof cover that unzips from a pocket at the base of the main bag. I use this rucksack all the time and rate it 10/10 if anyone is interested in buying one.
wildernessoutfitters (9 months ago) Reply Yes you are correct I had mis spoke on origin
here's there web site www.snugpak.com
Thank you very much folks, if they are only suitable for a short back that rules me out.
Thanks again for taking the time to reply.
Rob
RAPPLEBY2000
17-03-2009, 21:24
I would echo the neggative qualities, i had one thought it was great till i tried to carry a full load, never seemed strong enough(but didn't break).
NO Mate it's snugpak not snugpac and SNUGPAK are made in Silsden in England i live only 2 miles away from their factory.
Yes I know, I thought it funny. Like: Ah, Holland the capital of Denmark!
BTW, the guy makes excellent video's and I love his approach.
I saw some on ebay recently