munro or sabre.

[JURA]

Hi all. Need a new pack and am considering either Berghaus munro or Karrimor sabre 30. Which is best ? Cant decide. Looked at both in the flesh but still no good. Any thoughts or should i get something else ? Thanks

[sxmolloy]

Hi Jura. Thats a hard question. I own and use a Berghaus (not sure which one), it's a 30 litre pack and good. I also own and use a Sabre 45, which isn't used as much, and I haven't had it as long as my Berghaus. I personally would say go for the cheaper pack. Both brands are good quality and you should be able to return either if there is a problem, so for me it would be the one that costs less.

Not much help I'm afraid. ATB....Stu

[Jedadiah]

Are the actual carry systems any different? By that i mean the back padding and straps. If the dimensions are different then i'd suggest trying both on. I read a tip about this in the 'Trail magazine buyers guide 07' which suggests that when trying rucksack's / bergans on in a shop, ask the assistant to fill it with climbing rope or some other items. That way you've got a better idea how it will feel when loaded with your stuff. I cannot imagine that you'd be carting it around empty! This should tell you which is most suitable and comfortable for you.

By the way, i've never used a Karrimor Sabre 30 and i've heard good things about it, but i swear by my Berghaus Munro with side pouches. I've had it longer than i care to remember, treat it with Nikwax tent and equipment proofer and use an Artkis liner. Even if i'm soaked to the skin, my Munro contents are bone dry. Therfore i'd go for the Munroas i know it's bullet proof (not literally!).

[Osprey]

Hi JURA
I was in the same dilemma recently, needing a replacement for my Karrimor Hot Rock which I've had for more than 20 years ! Because I couldn't get to look at an actual Munro sac, and because I had been very happy with the Karrimor, I have just bought a Sabre 35, So far I'm very happy with it, it is large enough for my daysac needs and would do for a short overnigt trip, the quality of the fabric and stitching is good and most importantly it is comfortable to carry.
Hope this helps
Cheers,
Doug.

[TheGreenMan]

Based on experience, I find that if the contents of the daypack are heavy (carrying a lot of water for instance) and one is walking some distance, then a daypack with hip pads makes for a much more comfortable time.

Best regards,
Paul.

[Ahjno]

On the Munro you can attach side pockets, on the Sabre 30 you can't.
I've got a Sabre 30 and can fit in a 700 gr. 2 season sleeping bag, 3/4 TaR, 12 cm billy, crusader mug with waterbottle, and all other kit I need on a short weekend trip (with some ingenuity I can fit everything into the sac, excluding my bivi bag rolled up and placed vertically at a side (without sleeping bag) but including 2 days food (expensive hydrated stuff)).

The sabre 30 has some small pockets at the side where you store a crusader waterbottle, but will not accept an additional crusader mug ...

IIRC when I saw them next to each other I had the idea the Munro is bigger than the Sabre ...

To make your life even more harder: take a look at the Sabre 35, which has small sidepouches. (This would be my choice, if I had to buy a new pack, as these small pouches would be real handy ... FAK, waterbottle, etc. - easily accessible without opening your whole pack).

HTH

[Wink]

Sabre 45. It means you can add side pockets and have a good 65-70 litre pack, but also has compression straps so will also work with not much in it as a daysack. Good back system and hipbelt.