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BrokenHorn · Joined: 25 Oct 2005 Posts: 76 Location: Ogden

I am looking at getting me a high quality back pack this spring. I have a buddy that swears by Dana Designs. I have looked at them and they are nice. I'm looking at the arc-flex design in the 5800.

I have had several other cheaper packs in the past but none seam to fit or carry the load very well.

Just wondering if a $400.00 pack is worth it or not?

What is everyone else carrying?

One of the Uintah Lakes.

accadacca · Joined: 02 Dec 2004 Posts: 8046 Location: 1n73rw3b

Some on here (Sombeech) will tell you to go to Walmart. :lol8: I got a really expensive pack in high school (93) and it has been on countless trips. I like to buy the really good stuff and keep it for a long time. Just the way I am.....

Sombeech · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 13004 Location: The Rubbish Bin

accadacca wrote: Some on here (Sombeech) will tell you to go to Walmart.

Naahhh. I'm a big Walmart fan, but for important stuff like backpacks, you've just got to go to a professional source.

Not to say that Gart Bros is the professional source, but I've got a Jansport backpack. I forget the cargo space, but it's pretty big. I always carry way to much on my back, just because I can fit it in there.

I think it was around $300

TreeHugger · Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 1078

If you're going to use it a lot, it's worth the investment. I got my North Face backpack about 10 years ago for about $300, and it's been the best investment ever. Here's a couple of pics from our last trip with my trusty backpack - 13 days in the Alps.

crazy horse · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 5:26 pm Post subject:

I've got an Osprey Aether 75. Plenty of space for a weekend or a week if you pack right, carry is comfortable, but i don't have that much experience with the pack yet, just got it this summer. Price is around $240

Sombeech · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 13004 Location: The Rubbish Bin

Awesome! How many times have you been there?

How long did you stay?

Did they fulfill your expectations? You should do a trip report!

TreeHugger · Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 1078

This was the first time. It was the trip of a lifetime - amazing. We flew into Paris, saw the last day of the Tour on the Champs Elysee (sp?) and then took the train to Chamonix, began our trek the next day and 13 days later ended up in Zermatt. It's called the Haute Route, we read about it in Backpacker Magazine and thought "We gotta do that!" We stayed in mountain huts and little dorm rooms above restaurants and bars in tiny little mountain towns. We didnt need to carry tents, but carried clothes, medical and emergency equipment, food, water, and other miscellaneous things. We hiked over 11 mountain passes!! Exhausting and envigorating at the same time.

Sombeech · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 13004 Location: The Rubbish Bin

That's really cool. You should start another thread, and post all of your pics on it.

accadacca · Joined: 02 Dec 2004 Posts: 8046 Location: 1n73rw3b

TreeHugger wrote: It was the trip of a lifetime - amazing.
:hail2thechief:

BrokenHorn · Joined: 25 Oct 2005 Posts: 76 Location: Ogden

Is anyone using an Osprey pack? I was looking at them this evening. I they looked to be a very good pack. About the same price as the Dana Design. Just curious as to load distribution and comfort?

It would be nice to have a try before you buy it place, wouldn't it?

crazy horse · Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 7:29 pm Post subject:

I've got an Osprey Aether, bought it at kirkams (7200 S. State) You can try it down there, load it up, walk around, you know the deal. Its a nice pack and works pretty well for 30-40 pound loads, which is all i've really tried with it. From what i've seen, the pack seems to be pretty top notch quality, plus osprey has awesome customer support, i've emailed them with a couple questions and they always respond within a day with a ton of helpfull information.

BrokenHorn · Joined: 25 Oct 2005 Posts: 76 Location: Ogden

Crazy horse, Kirkhams is on about 3150 S. or so. Sportsmans in on 7200S and about 300 West. At least the last time I checked. :haha:

crazy horse · Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 10:12 am Post subject:

right...my bad...i was a bit tired last night when i posted that

dbessee · Joined: 15 Dec 2005 Posts: 98 Location: Longmont, CO

I realize the thread is a bit stale but I've got an Osprey Atmos 50 that rocks for a short trip pack and high volume daypack (climbing, SAR).

For the longer stuff I use my trusty Lowe Contour IV (90L+15) which is a workhorse and comfy with the loads I carry while backpacking with an 11-year-old.

Don

Sombeech · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 13004 Location: The Rubbish Bin

dbessee wrote: I realize the thread is a bit stale...

Hey, don't worry about ressurections. Thanks for the info!