View Full Version : Review.. Karrimor Saber 30
i have been looking for sometime for a suitable daysack of sorts.. and until now have been fruitless in my search.. i knew of the karrimor saber 30 but it was out of my price range at £69.99, that is, until now. After a tip off from Ranger (http://www.bushcraftuk.net/community/showthread.php?t=4098&highlight=karrimor) i went along to Sports World in Plymouth and picked one up for an amazing £20.99 :yikes: now we are talking value for money! :biggthump
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Features:
Chest and Hip Straps
Back cooling system thing..
Two haul loops (too one of which you can see my axe attached)
One main compartment 30l
Deceptivly large pocket in hood
Compression straps
im not a big fan of packs with lots of compartments so i like this design of "one big pocket"
i packed it up before i went and jaunt yesterday, only a short one but it preformed well.. the pack sits high on my back.. but i prefer this style of back pack and found it comfortable with the hip and chest straps not constricting me at all! being used to carrying a panther 70 i found saber 30 a strangely small thing to have on my back and it was this which added to my surprise at how much i managed to pack in it!
Wich was this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v126/tomwhite101/DSCF0057.jpg
Packed in it:
Hootchie
Bivi bag
Sleeping bag
GB axe
FAK & Water Purification
Trek Towel
Bandanna
Head Torch
BRK&T North Star
Knife Fork Spoon
Water bottle
Folding Saw
Mora
10m Para Cord
Survival tin
Compass
Whistle
Fire Kit
Billy Can
Now i couldn't quite fit my Therm-a-Rest in but there it almost went in and with out it there was "room to spare" which i was amazed by i could use this as space for either my water prof or food which would easily have fitted in and i could also carry my Therm-a-Rest on the outside. So as you can see this is somewhat more that a "DAY" sack its becoming more of a weekend/week sack :wink: i have fitted in here what i would normally fit in to me 70ltr pack with the exception of my Kata which obviously takes a lot of room, though not 40ltr :yikes: i am frankly stumped as to how it all went in with ease!
i have yet to give it a proper abusing, but we all know karrimor and what to expect from them! so i don't expect that it will ware easily!
i will keep you all posted on any developments!!
we have heard lately that karrimor might well be "no more" so get down to Sports World now :1244:
out of interest does anyone know what axe i have? i cant remember the model its quite small but not a mini!
just spell check it :roll:
should be read able now :wink:
TheViking
18-11-2004, 16:42
Cool review. It's a nice sack. :wink: Just my taste and the right size for light bushcrafting. :biggthump
light bushcrafting.
is there any other kind :wink:
TheViking
18-11-2004, 16:51
is there any other kind :wink:
I don't know. :wink: Guess there's a difference between filling a 30 litre or 70 litre... :wink: :naughty:
tenbears10
18-11-2004, 17:21
Looks good Tom. Is the axe too short to fit in the other way up?
That is a good amount of gear for 30 litres.
Bill
tenbears10
18-11-2004, 17:23
didn't see your question Tom, it is a wildlife hatchet.
Bill
awhil back they where on discount too here, for €39. But i couldn't afford it at that moment... And it fitted so well and is such a nice design...
Glad you managed to get one Tomtom and are pleased with it.
Good review :biggthump
Great little pack that !! and a fantastic price for Karrimor
Looks good. I really like the look of this range and recently got the 25ltr version.
http://hellzteeth.com/images/delta25.JPG
I agree, very comfortable straps and back.
:biggthump
Hellz
Looks good TomTom. I like daysacks with waist straps. They tend to be more confortable. The price is awesome!!
At that price they are an absolute steal,if i could get one at that price in these parts i would buy one pretty sharp.
Justin Time
20-11-2004, 19:42
Clem
Sports World have shops all over the Midlands. Check out their storefinder at http://www.sports-world.com/
Thank You Justin,you are a gentleman and a scholar.I shall make a trip to my local store next weekend.Thanks. :You_Rock_
MartiniDave
22-11-2004, 09:31
Thanks Guys, I've now got a nice Sabre 30 I didn't even know I needed!
It's been taken of me to be wrapped up for christmas!
Did get a good look at it in the shop though, seems a very nice sack, just the job for when the sabre 40 is to big.
Dave
dave750gixer
22-11-2004, 13:11
unfortunately phoned the nearest 3 shops to me yesterday. 2 do not stock karrimore products at all and the third does but was sold out :cry:
dave it might be worth popin in anyway.. the person who answered the phone might well have know then difference between an england shirt and a pair of golf shoes.. but in the plymouth store the packs were in the corner of the 4th floor looking very out of place.. its not their normal product range so you might get lucky
MartiniDave
22-11-2004, 14:00
There were about 5 left in the Cambridge store when I left, tucked away opposite the changing rooms. I only found them because my lad was trying on some jogging bottoms, and I noticed some brightly coloured Karrimor ruck hanging there, with the sabres on a shelf above. They also had some good prices on Karrimor clothing too, but I daren't spend anymore at the moment!
Dave
Several brand new on ebay at the moment!
haha I though about getting some extra and putting them on there, encase they didn't know they were going cheap..
how much are they going for on there?
thanks for the information got mine from sports world in the bullring ibirmingham saturday they had about 4 left. they are hidden low down at the back if anyone is interested.
cheers mate (the wife is not so impressed, but then you cannot have to many rucksacks)
cheers mate (the wife is not so impressed, but then you cannot have to many rucksacks)
you did tell her how much you saved didnt you :yikes:
beach bum
23-11-2004, 12:54
I tried in Sports World in Cardiff and Newport don't have them in either store :( the staff are too young to get any sense out of :?: ,not really the type of stores you would expect to find outdoor gear in. :roll:
regards
beach bum
OK, slightly of topic here but I thought it might be worth a mention.
With all of this ringing around that people are doing here, be aware that when you ring an 0870 phone number you are paying an inflated national rate, not what looks like a low cost business rate.
The following link gives more of an explanation
Phone call charges (http://www.inclarity.co.uk/Solutions/Numbering-Solutions.aspx) says about 0870 numbers;
0870 National Rate Numbers
UK callers pay the normal national rate for their call while your business benefits from revenue generated from incoming calls as well as appearing to have a nation-wide set-up.
So it is in the businesses interest to get you to hang on the line for as long as possible, or to get you to keep calling back.
I hate sneaky tricks like this and I want to save you lot your hard earned cash.
Sorry if you think this is off-topic and I promise I won't do it again :roll:
Cheers,
Martin
beach bum
23-11-2004, 13:17
Thanks for that, I was unaware of any charges being made for 0870 numbers :yikes: , just as well that both stores I rang saw fit not to answer the telephone.
As for being off thread, in view of the above I for one will forgive you :You_Rock_
The guy on evilbay has them starting at £30 with another £7.00 on top for postage.
I could get a coach to brum and still come out in front :shock:
regards
beach bum
Good post ... yep, 0870 has been a money maker for a while!
Justin Time
23-11-2004, 22:18
I tried in Sports World in Cardiff and Newport don't have them in either store :
but the Swansea Branch had a few on Saturday afternoon, at least one less than they had on Saturday morning though..... :wave:
beach bum
23-11-2004, 23:07
It's for that reason I shall be paying a visit there myself tomorrow :o):
Hope this sack is worth the trip, still there's always a plate of Penclawd cockles to be had in Swansea Market, that's worth the trip anyway.
Thanks Justin :wave:
regards
beach bum
Hope this sack is worth the trip
I reckon :red:
beach bum
23-11-2004, 23:18
Well if TomTom says so it must be true :super: The thought occured to me that if any one else wants one, I could pick one up as longg as supplies last etc., :biggthump
regards
beach bum
yeh i was thinking that.. I don't know when i will be passing again but if Beach Bum cant get them i will see what i can do!
you did tell her how much you saved didnt you :yikes:
yes... that seemed to do the trick, i can use that one again :o): :naughty:
Clem
Sports World have shops all over the Midlands. Check out their storefinder at http://www.sports-world.com/Had a look on the storefinder,then made a trip to the Mander centre Wolverhampton yesterday,no store :?: ,the Merry Hill centre this afternoon,no store :?: .Reckon they need to update their storefinder meself :shock:
Had a look on the storefinder,then made a trip to the Mander centre Wolverhampton yesterday,no store :?: ,the Merry Hill centre this afternoon,no store :?: .Reckon they need to update their storefinder meself :shock:
I've found that some of the stores have changed name as well.
The Eastbourne store is called "Sports Soccer". I had to check the address again before I was sure I had the right place :?:
Still no rucksacks though !!!
Martin
the plymouth one used to be called that!
I've found that some of the stores have changed name as well.
The Eastbourne store is called "Sports Soccer". I had to check the address again before I was sure I had the right place :?:
Still no rucksacks though !!!
MartinYep,i found that the stores were called Sports Soccer,but still no rucksacks,i figured they were a different company or part of the same company,i had a look see anyway.No luck.
By the way, are there any real sports shops now days,because they seem more like fashion/clothes stores to me.
you know.. despite giving this bag a glowing review i did feel there was something missing.. and adjustment need.. only small but one to make all the difference.. so i got out me needle and thread and.. well i think you will agree it makes all the difference ;)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v126/tomwhite101/DSCF0062Small.jpg
...much better :biggthump
Geoffrey_Bubbles
26-02-2006, 19:23
Thanks for all the suggestions, I have tried on tha aforementioned Berghaus pack in my local Blacks an it seemed pretty comfortable, but like a lot of these size packs, that hip supports are unpadded.
I think that Saber 30 would be a winner if I can find one for anyhting like that price. Otherwise I might take a look at that Forces 33 pack from one of those links, but if neither of those can be found then I think it will be the Berghaus which at least I can pick up locally.
Off now to search for a Saber 30!
Cheers
Geoff
Geoffrey_Bubbles
26-02-2006, 21:31
Please ignore my previous ramblings, I got confused having so many links open from a seperate post I made about daypacks and posted here by mistake.
Sabre 30 would be lovely, but the cheapest I can find it is online at about £45.
Have found an alternative which seems quite reasonable for £25 (Mountain Warehouse). Its the Karrimor Ridge 25 .
Maybe not in quite the same league, but if you want a cheap daypack and can't get one of these Saber's for such a good deal then it might be worth considering.
Geoff
Ice Tigre
27-02-2006, 01:20
thanks for posting in this thread, I had not seen it before and that pack looks great, just what I need. now to get one in the states...... might be intersting.
gary
If anyone wants a much cheaper version of the Sabre, and are prepared to sacrifice a bit of quality, check out the Gelert Combat 40 rucksack. I paid £12 for mine, cos I needed a daysack (my other rucksack is a Berghaus Vulcan, nuff said). I've just used it the once so far, but it does the job well. It has a well padded back with a very breathable foam/fabric, padded hipbelt, chest strap, side compression straps, wand pockets, ice axe strap, lid pocket, snow closure. Very comfy and eats a surprising amount of gear, although the compression straps mean that you needn't worry about things flopping about when part loaded.
The only reservation may be in terms of build quality, as it seems a lot less substantial than my Berghaus, or my previous Vango. But then again it is quite light in weight, and I am prepared to give it the benefit of the doubt until something breaks, especially for this money!
see http://www.singersoutdoors.co.uk/showproduct.asp?id=74&pgid=161&r=161/X/0/0