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#182946 - 02/15/14 05:54 PM Need to replace some packs...
steve-in-kville Offline
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Registered: 07/12/09
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Loc: Rural Pennsylvania
My only decent pack right now is a Osprey Talon 22. Its about 1200" IRRC. It serves as my "heavy" day pack. I have some tax refund money coming and I need to replace my small daypack that is falling apart (a small Mountiansmith pack). I also would like to size up to a 3800 to 4500" pack for weekend trips.

So I am asking for recommendations for a smallish daypack as well as a weekend pack. I am partial to Osprey as my Talon fits me well and has served me for almost 7 years now. But I am open to anything at the moment.

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#182947 - 02/15/14 07:54 PM Re: Need to replace some packs... [Re: steve-in-kville]
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If you like Osprey (and I do), take a look at the Volt. I was always partial to the Kestrel series, especially the 48 and 58, but could never get them to fit quite perfectly. I eventually found out that I couldn't get the load lifters to work right; they were attached too low relative to the attachment point of the shoulder straps for me, and I couldn't get more than about a 10 degree angle. They replaced the Kestrel 58 with the Volt 60 - which fits me perfectly. I really, really like the pack (though most would say it's too heavy; personally, I'll carry a "too-heavy" pack if it fits me perfectly.)

If the Volt doesn't fit, take a look at the Atmos series. It also fit me very well; its frame is somewhat external-ish, with a wire bend around the hips that bothered me a bit.

If you can't find anything in the Osprey line you like, take a look at Deuter, especially the ACT Lite series. They are comfortable, supportive, and well-designed.

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