Little OT: Day packs

John W
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Tuesday, June 18, 2019, 05:03 (2630 days ago)

Hello All:

I was wondering if anyone here uses a daypack of sorts for carrying various items on a day to day basis. For work I do not use a briefcase but a US surplus Helmet Bag. Kind of cool and works rather well.


But I was thinking of a good day pack for some romps in the woods or day hikes from time to time.


If so, I would not mind any comments. Thank you

Kuiu 1800, no frame

Curt
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Tuesday, June 18, 2019, 06:38 (2630 days ago) @ John W

I have a Badlands Hypervent and 2200 as well as the SuperDay Fanny

I use the REI child carrier with a TLA style holster done by Mike Barranti the belt slide goes on the hip strap if a child is all no

The Kuiu is my go to.

The Camelbak system with a few pockets keeps my water and snack together and a small kit

John, LL Bean Ridge Runner day pack.

BlackPete
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Tuesday, June 18, 2019, 07:15 (2630 days ago) @ John W

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If you're looking for a smaller pack..

Gus S.
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Tuesday, June 18, 2019, 07:32 (2630 days ago) @ John W

.. look at a Camelbak Military Mule. I've found the I don't need to csrry much for a single day in the woods. I pull out the water bladder and I have just enough for everything I need. The pack is small enough to stay out of the way. I get mine on used Ebay.

I'm partial to Frost River. Made in USA.

Marco
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Tuesday, June 18, 2019, 09:11 (2630 days ago) @ John W

Will probably out last any one of us based on the average age on here! I have one of their haversacks for a day in the woods and the Summit Boulder Jct. for overnighters or trips It serves double duty as my bail out bag at work. I also like their accessory bags and belt pouches for organizing stuff. I've gone through a bunch of packs over the years but I believe I purchased my final ones and I like that....

I am totally pack ignorant. Found my needs met

WB
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Tuesday, June 18, 2019, 10:43 (2630 days ago) @ John W

with a pack at my local GS. I needed to tote my daily stuff and possibly my laptop while riding my motorcycle to and from work. Some of my bikes have no provisions for bags or a rack to strap gear onto. On my Triumph I just lash it to the short backrest. The Ducati and Suzuki require me to wear it. I tested it to about 130 mph, LOL.

It is a Drago Gear Altus single-sling pack. It is so easy to put on, take off, with a leather jacket and helmet already on. It is set up for one of those water bladder things and has a velcro holster compartment too. I paid $65 for an OD green version and it has served me well. The zippers and handles are all like new and no fraying anywhere after 3 yrs. of use. Not bad for $65. Still not sure how to use those MOD loopy things correctly. I guess I need to take a class. lol

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Army Surplus store for me!

Grover Sr
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Tuesday, June 18, 2019, 10:43 (2630 days ago) @ John W

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Henry P Grogan's War Surplus! McManus Fans will understand..

Marco
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Tuesday, June 18, 2019, 12:13 (2630 days ago) @ Grover Sr

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Especially if needing a trailer

Grover Sr
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Tuesday, June 18, 2019, 17:23 (2630 days ago) @ Marco

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Mystery Ranch Pop Up 18 w/ built-in

O’ Gary
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Tuesday, June 18, 2019, 15:23 (2630 days ago) @ John W

load hauler.

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