Let's help each other pick a suitable bag.>litres>body size/build>what does it need to have>budget range>short listRemember, the more effort you put into your post, the better responses you will get.
>litres40 - 60 l>body size/buildtall>what does it need to havefixed and straight back system, zip reaching to bottom parts for easy access>budget range$400>short listCan't find anything with normal back system. Everything seems to have this retarded system which compresses your upper spine.>pic related, it's more than 10 years old at this point and starting to fall apart
>>2853345>Everything seems to have this retarded system which compresses your upper spine.What?
>>2853346hes talking about gravity
what are those old canvas scrotum bags called again?
>>2853345Do you know what the hip belt is for? It sits on your hip bone and should support the backpack on its own if you want it to.
Anyone got any experience with Klättermusen backpacks?Thinking of getting the Kare or Gyme as an all around backpack for daytrips, mostly hiking and some climbing in off season and as a generel daypack..
I spent ages waxing one of these canvas M60 czech backpacks with pure beeswax and I haven't taken it outside once. It feels and smells really nice now though, the fabric is all stiff and it holds its shape empty way better than it did before. The original straps on these are also suspenders that can attach to your belt (presumably intended for the original czech webbing). They also attach with hooks onto D-rings on the bag, so you can attach aftermarket straps. The hooks themselves are pretty awful and always detach; some people say you can bend them so they can't come off but I'm more convinced that tying them on or something would work better. What do you think about autistic hipster canvas backpacks bros?
>>2853346>>2853350>>2853398Pic is Mystery Ranch Coulee. Look at how the top is structured. The more weight you put in the more will the top envelop and compress your upper spine. A proper back system will not distribute weight in such a manner.>just use hip beltYes, hip belt is a good thing, but it doesn't help with shittily designed upper back system.
>>2853561So does that pack not have an internal frame?Pretty shit if so, not sure what the problem is otherwise.
>>2853561The hip belt is the solution, you are supposed to have as much of your pack weight there as possible and the upper straps are just holding the pack close to your back to help keep the weight on the hips better, your shoulders and upper back shouldnt feel much of any weight regardless of the design.
>>2853548They're good.I also had an autistic canvas backpack phase, but I dropped it a few months ago when I bought a Savotta.I used mine as an every day carry for 3 years, it held up well, despite the abuse. The idea was that if WWII soldiers used bags of this size and material and fought through the Eastern Front for years, then why would I need more?I still have it though, I just don't use it that much anymore. I could use it for another 6 years before it fell apart.
First time posting; I apologize in advance for the "normie" search. >litres15~20L>body size/buildI'm *very* short.>what does it need to haveSo long as it has a big compartment and water bottle holder, everything else is negotiable.>budget rangeMax I'm willing to spend is $70.I'm not looking for an everyday bag per se, just something bulky enough to transport things (tupperware, books, perhaps a game console) every once in a while. There are a lot of options online but I'm a bit overwhelmed considering none of it looks particularly durable.
>>2853830Don't buy online until you've had it in your hands. Space is everything. Have a look at Osaka's hockey rucksacks, they're very good quality. For 70$ you already get a 40L one. https://osakaworld.com/search?q=rucksack&options%5Bprefix%5D=last
>>2853344>that tying them on or something would work better. What do you think about autistic hipster canvas backpacks bros?Dont buy canvas, if youre larping and going for overnight shit then canvas is fine. If youre serious about camping synthetic materials are lighter and oddly enough more durable. ive never had synthetic shit mold but ive had plenty of canvas mold and it takes forever to dry and traps water.I used to have a 85L Kelty Asher, but after walking with it for a month in Europe i got rid of it due to the wasted space and h ave sense moved to a smaller pack since ive gotten more serious into weekend backpacking.I use a 37L Weekender Pack from LLBean. its just enough interior space for a full kit and extras. it has spots for mounting an axe or whatever to the outside of your bag. Ive probably walked 70/80 miles with the new bag and have gotten my base weight down from 50lbs to 38lbs with three days of food and water.
how much weight should be on this hips vs. the shoulders?
>>2854010is it viable to keep the bigger bag but make an inside frame to hold shape?
>>2854011Try to place the heaviest things such as water against your upper back and things like sleeping bag in the lowest portion of the bag.
Can I get some tips for my next outting? I'm fairly intermediate when it comes to bushcraft and survival, I've lived on the road and in the wilderness for five years but I'm in a period where I have a stipend and education affording me a place to live. I can a get job after this but if I do it'll be remote, down the road is where I belong as a person and it's the only place I've found with happiness and wonder still in life. This time I want to be well equipped without also being an easy target to get robbed with a bunch of expensive ultralight gear. I've got a 65 liter Martingtop, it's very nice besides feeling a little cramped, but it's also unassuming. I want to bring a tarp but I'm unsure if I should get a 10x10 or a 10x13, my goal is to have a little space around my 1 person tent or hammock that I can comfortably cook or sit out of the rain. I have a 13x13 right now that I was going to use if I get a vehicle, but it's easily too big for me to fit along with my clothing. I usually travel for years at a time out on the road, but somehow I still don't have a good idea of what I want or need when it comes to equipment and gear. I don't mind heavier loads full of extra shit if it means more comfort on the road, I walked without a break from Crescent City CA to Santa Rosa carrying a 45~ lb backpack with a broken waist strap and it really wasn't too bad. Maybe I'd rather go light weight though, and have just a light sleeping bag and a tarp and a bug net hammock. Does anyone have experience with both? My main enemies on the road so far have been bugs, rain, and humidity, so I'm mostly focused on preparing against those. Also this is a comfort thing for me, but I really hate shit being attached to the outside of my pack and prefer it all to pack in easily and be safe in the liner. Is this me being a retard, should I be maximizing the outside of my pack space as well?
>>2853344Anyone recommend a good back pack for fishing-camping combo? Don't necessarily need a pole holder just something where I can make adjustments to attach a pole to the side and room for two 6inch bait boxes. Looking for something that won't break the budget.Anyone have experience with this?
