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Topic: Daypack Suggestions (Read 876 times)
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ross
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Shopping for a new daypack and looking for suggestions.
Just returned my Northface Patrol pack due to a seam failure and realizing it had some other faults to avoid like not able to stand upright by itself and my BD Deploy 3 shovel didn't fit well for easy access.
Airbags aren't high in my priorities at this point, avalung might be nice but not required. I do like multiple compartments and easy access to avy gear. At 6'2" and thin I usually take the large size and then have to switch out hip belts sometimes.
Trips are generally a few hours around baker or snoqual, or longer trips like muir or St. Helens. Also use pack for longer summer day trips.
Any backpack experts out there? Thanks for the feedback.
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Marcus
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I've been a fan of the BD Covert pack -- you can get it with or without the Avalung. If you carry a lot of emergency gear (I do) it can be a little small -- if you want a size up that still carries and skis really well, the BD Anarchist is also really nice. Again, comes with or without avalung.
They're not the lightest packs, but they're durable and well thought out. If you really want a lightweight pack, look at Cilogear. Very well designed, but you lose a few of the bells and whistles to get the lighter weight.
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The_Snow_Troll
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I got the BCA Stash Alp 40 last year and really like it so far.
It's heavier than my previous packs (Vaude) but in 3 years I had to warranty 2 packs so I think they were too light.
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Jeff_Ward
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I'm a big fan of the BD Outlaw, which comes with or without an avalung. I owned a Covert before melting it on my snowmobile exhaust. I liked that pack but like the Outlaw much better. I think it's one of the best ski packs I've ever owned. The only improvement I'd ask for are bigger pockets on the hip belt.
I use it as my every day ski pack in the winter but it's also big enough for a trip like the Haute Route (that's with all the extra guide gear).
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ross
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Thinking about the Osprey Kode 30, but have seen some mixed reviews on it. Any first hand experiences with it, good or bad?
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khp1
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I have the BCA Alp 40 and it's a nice pack. I love the hydration system and uses my nalgene bottle.
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Koda
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I really like my BD Covert pack. I have an old BCA Alps40 Stash pack that I love too, but its old. My friend purchased a newer Alps40 and has durability issues... I noticed the material was weaker, his teared open his first season. Maybe they addressed that. His is a few years old now too... I use my Covert pack most, but favor the Alps40 as a summit pack.
My personal advice is to get a pack that comfortably carries your required touring gear. for me that is at least a 38/40L size pack with at least two side compression straps.... I'd rather have to compress the extra room than wear an overstretched balloon on my back.
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lightweight, cheap, strong... pick 2
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acinpdx
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Thinking about the Osprey Kode 30, but have seen some mixed reviews on it. Any first hand experiences with it, good or bad?
I have the kode 38. It has some attractive features at first glance, but, after owning it and using it, I don't like it much. It's got too many straps and some awkward buckle arrangements.
It's too bad. I have another osprey day pack I really like...very simple, great support system - it's not a ski pack tho
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MurphyTheDog
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I had the Kode 30 and hated it. Getting in and out of the main pocket was more work than it was worth since you had to undo the load leveler straps and then lay it face down and flip it open. They said it was designed that way to keep snow out but as soon as you flipped it open the pack sagged down and snow would get in. Luckily I purchased it at one of REI's sales and returned it after several outings.
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FairiesWearBoots
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give a heads up when you return your kode 38's to rei.
i've been looking for one as i snowboard and most ski packs aren't too good in the snowboard carrying.
i've got a bd alias right now that i'm not totally satisfied with for board travel.
if anyone wants to trade i'm game.
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Big Steve
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custom McHale
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Lynden Don
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Dakine Poacher is perfect. Sure it is a snowboard brand, however it is awesome. Three different friends have em and they fit us tall guys well. I'm 6'3"
Also the BCA Stash BC is just as great.
What ever you get one nice feature to have is the zippered water bladder hose sleeve on the shoulder straps. It is no fun to have the hoses freezing up. Ever the winterized hoses freeze up when it is below 20 degrees.
Have fun deciding
Don
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