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devin hite
hey i am looking at the LOWE ALPINE NANON 50:60. which looks really good and the weight on it is amazing, i am also looking at an REI EVENING STAR BACKPACK.
LOW ALPLINE SIZE:: 4500 ci.
Lightweight centro adjustable back
Lightweight "adaptive fit" hipbelt
10 mm webbing reduces weight with no loss of function
Airflow mesh in backpanel reduces moisture buildup
Front compression pocket for wet gear or additional quick access items
External lashing points
Large stretch side pockets
Key clip
Sos panel
Internal lid pocket
Unique trekking pole holders
Reflective logo's
Hydration sleeve
Hipbelt pockets
Extendible lid
27 x 12 x 12
Blue
Lowe Alpine
EVENING STAR SIZE: 3500ci.
pack weighs in at 4 pounds, and fits torso 12-27 inches.
(this is all what i am reading online, other than that if you want to look up your own reviews or if your a personal owner of one let me know )
the main reason i am asking this is because the lowe alpine doesnt have a sleeping bag compartment. but it has about 1000 ci more than the rei evening star.
also i am new this would be my first backpack, i am getting this strickly for weekend backpacking as a start i will build up later on, my tent also weighs in at 4 pounds. and would like to know i have a place to put that aswell. i am 5'10, 150 pounds.
Answer
Do not buy your backpack online, certainly not your first.
Go to a shop and fit it on. Fill it with some weight if allowed and have the shop staff adjust it to your body so you can see whether it is the right size for you.
The right size does not depend on your overall size and weight but on the length of your back, the placement of your arms and the actual position of the shoulder straps on the bag and so on.
The more options to adjust the more likely you can use a pack, but also the more options to adjust it wrong, so helpfull staff setting it to your body is important.
Do not buy a big pack unless you are going to hike in the wilderness, for 'backpacking' with train and hostels most packs are too big. Hiking in the wilderness you need to bring emergency warm clothes as well as a camping outfit for overnighting. It will still make your pack heavy but you will need to train up to that as you can not bring less.
I never used a sleeping bag compartment for a sleeping bag, the one pack I own that has a second compartment that might be big enough did not fit my sleeping bag, all ones after that are single big compartment packs as I prefer that.
The sleeping bag either fits in the big compartment, mostly at the top, or is packed in its own bag and tied to the outside of the pack, mostly with my mat.
I never hiked with a tent but then I never wanted to sleep in a tent while hiking, too much luggage to carry.
It would have to be at the bottom, nearest your body, because of the leverage action if the weight is on the side away from your body, and when at the top it will also be in the wrong spot.
The description of the pack looks like you can use it for hiking, and it will be adjustable enough for almost everybody.
I would still not buy online, but if you have on other options, yes I might buy it.
Get help in adjusting it to your body, as that is very important with a pack that adjustable!!!!
Do not buy your backpack online, certainly not your first.
Go to a shop and fit it on. Fill it with some weight if allowed and have the shop staff adjust it to your body so you can see whether it is the right size for you.
The right size does not depend on your overall size and weight but on the length of your back, the placement of your arms and the actual position of the shoulder straps on the bag and so on.
The more options to adjust the more likely you can use a pack, but also the more options to adjust it wrong, so helpfull staff setting it to your body is important.
Do not buy a big pack unless you are going to hike in the wilderness, for 'backpacking' with train and hostels most packs are too big. Hiking in the wilderness you need to bring emergency warm clothes as well as a camping outfit for overnighting. It will still make your pack heavy but you will need to train up to that as you can not bring less.
I never used a sleeping bag compartment for a sleeping bag, the one pack I own that has a second compartment that might be big enough did not fit my sleeping bag, all ones after that are single big compartment packs as I prefer that.
The sleeping bag either fits in the big compartment, mostly at the top, or is packed in its own bag and tied to the outside of the pack, mostly with my mat.
I never hiked with a tent but then I never wanted to sleep in a tent while hiking, too much luggage to carry.
It would have to be at the bottom, nearest your body, because of the leverage action if the weight is on the side away from your body, and when at the top it will also be in the wrong spot.
The description of the pack looks like you can use it for hiking, and it will be adjustable enough for almost everybody.
I would still not buy online, but if you have on other options, yes I might buy it.
Get help in adjusting it to your body, as that is very important with a pack that adjustable!!!!
Good backpack to bring to Africa?
Blech
i'm going to africa, and i need to find a good backpack to bring:
i want it to be lightweight, but still with room for my necessary stuff (like a compartment for a water bottle)
any suggestions (i.e. brands, types, etc.?
by the way: not looking for a frame pack, just a regular light backpack
Answer
Nomad, a Dutch company. Tight weave, practically insect proof, very hard wearing, used by mission people for long stays, mine is the best pack I ever bought.
Soft pack, no frame, shaped like a suitcase, carries as a backpack, straps zip inside into a dedicated compartment to carry as a suitcase, another detatchable strap fitted to carry over the shoulder.
Usual load for field trips...field microscope and paraffin stage lamp, two cameras, close up gear, flashgun, films, (all-mechanical 35mm cameras...no battery problems) dissecting kit, stains, glass slides, 5-inch Maksutov telescope with mount, notebooks (paper type), spare clothes, washing kit, camp stove (MSR Whisperlite), food and two pots, water bottle, and the tent and sleeping bag strapped to the outside.
All in a 50 liter pack.....not bad at all.
Can't get one now...Sahara 50 liter is de-listed. Other types are available but they are getting hard to find..
Old answer here and the pack looks just the same as it did then. It's been to India and two trips to the Atacama and Andes since then, all 1-month trips, and on numerous European trips.
I live in the UK but Nomad sells worldwide
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081201101730AAFd3zg
Now they sell very little stuff of their own. The firm has changed direction. Shame.
Their tents were absolute tops but very pricey and the packs are brilliant.
Search online stores and local shops for Nomad gear that might still be around ...always worth having
Gonomad is their travel site, one of the best around, and has forums.
http://www.gonomad.com/
http://www.gonomad.com/traveldesk/0210/packing.html
Other top brands are Karrimor, Vango, Berghaus, Lowe Alpine, Osprey, Gregory, Dakine
Jansport is good but too expensive for what you get, as is most North Face which started well but descended into a fashion brand for school packs. Only their top ranges are any good now and they are overpriced as with Jansport.
Africa answer, a good place to be...have a great trip
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120129052824AAQJHeB
Nomad, a Dutch company. Tight weave, practically insect proof, very hard wearing, used by mission people for long stays, mine is the best pack I ever bought.
Soft pack, no frame, shaped like a suitcase, carries as a backpack, straps zip inside into a dedicated compartment to carry as a suitcase, another detatchable strap fitted to carry over the shoulder.
Usual load for field trips...field microscope and paraffin stage lamp, two cameras, close up gear, flashgun, films, (all-mechanical 35mm cameras...no battery problems) dissecting kit, stains, glass slides, 5-inch Maksutov telescope with mount, notebooks (paper type), spare clothes, washing kit, camp stove (MSR Whisperlite), food and two pots, water bottle, and the tent and sleeping bag strapped to the outside.
All in a 50 liter pack.....not bad at all.
Can't get one now...Sahara 50 liter is de-listed. Other types are available but they are getting hard to find..
Old answer here and the pack looks just the same as it did then. It's been to India and two trips to the Atacama and Andes since then, all 1-month trips, and on numerous European trips.
I live in the UK but Nomad sells worldwide
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081201101730AAFd3zg
Now they sell very little stuff of their own. The firm has changed direction. Shame.
Their tents were absolute tops but very pricey and the packs are brilliant.
Search online stores and local shops for Nomad gear that might still be around ...always worth having
Gonomad is their travel site, one of the best around, and has forums.
http://www.gonomad.com/
http://www.gonomad.com/traveldesk/0210/packing.html
Other top brands are Karrimor, Vango, Berghaus, Lowe Alpine, Osprey, Gregory, Dakine
Jansport is good but too expensive for what you get, as is most North Face which started well but descended into a fashion brand for school packs. Only their top ranges are any good now and they are overpriced as with Jansport.
Africa answer, a good place to be...have a great trip
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120129052824AAQJHeB
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