Posted by: PrimaryClone
A sorta-newbie? - 07/02/14 05:19 PM
Afternoon, all!
I found the BCG (military lingo flashback) website as I've started my 'gear search.' My fiance and I are outdoorsy types in a basic sense of the word. I've been hunting since I was 13 (I'm...old, now) and she's an avid fisherwoman. Since we've gotten together, we've moved a lot and now we're finally settled here in west Texas. We've both decided that being outside and doing the things we love is something we want to dedicate more of our time and money to, but we want to be somewhat specific.
Kayaking and backpacking is the name of the game for us. We sat down to make some lists of things we'd need, and after kayaks, we settled on article 1 being backpacks. And, of course, we ran into trouble.
Here's the thing. We both want packs that are comfortable over long hikes, but that will back or cinch down to be carried on a yak. For me, I need something that'll be reasonably comfortable as a day pack, but also something that'll tote 5 days worth of lighter gear up a mountain for hunts out West. I don't want to spend 4 or 500 dollars on a pack, though. I've looked at Osprey, RedHead, Alp Outdoorz, EMS - a bunch of packs. I'm wondering if there is such a thing as a reasonable 'do it all' pack for someone who takes care of their gear.
The community seems great and I look forward to any advice. Thanks all!
-PC
I found the BCG (military lingo flashback) website as I've started my 'gear search.' My fiance and I are outdoorsy types in a basic sense of the word. I've been hunting since I was 13 (I'm...old, now) and she's an avid fisherwoman. Since we've gotten together, we've moved a lot and now we're finally settled here in west Texas. We've both decided that being outside and doing the things we love is something we want to dedicate more of our time and money to, but we want to be somewhat specific.
Kayaking and backpacking is the name of the game for us. We sat down to make some lists of things we'd need, and after kayaks, we settled on article 1 being backpacks. And, of course, we ran into trouble.
Here's the thing. We both want packs that are comfortable over long hikes, but that will back or cinch down to be carried on a yak. For me, I need something that'll be reasonably comfortable as a day pack, but also something that'll tote 5 days worth of lighter gear up a mountain for hunts out West. I don't want to spend 4 or 500 dollars on a pack, though. I've looked at Osprey, RedHead, Alp Outdoorz, EMS - a bunch of packs. I'm wondering if there is such a thing as a reasonable 'do it all' pack for someone who takes care of their gear.
The community seems great and I look forward to any advice. Thanks all!
-PC