Ultralight Backpack

Fishingmad2013

Just looking for some recommendations on ultralight backpacks. Are they worth it? Looking at getting some new gear for when we're allowed out again. TIA...

hmmm

Is this for fishing, hiking, backpacking, or what will you be using it for?

Fishingmad2013

hmmm wrote: »

Is this for fishing, hiking, backpacking, or what will you be using it for?

Mainly for hiking and camping over a number of days. I have a Vango Contour 60 the last few years and it's on the bulkier side.

Enduro

what size? OMM for lightweight speed. Some great options from raidlight too. But we're talking proper speedy lightweight

Fishingmad2013

Enduro wrote: »

what size? OMM for lightweight speed. Some great options from raidlight too. But we're talking proper speedy lightweight

Thanks I'll have a look there. Not too sure on the size but I'd imagine I'd need something around the 40l minimum.

hmmm

I've a few Osprey packs which are very lightweight, but you pay for the lightness with certain features - for example the hip belts on the Ospreys I have are narrower and less supportive than my Deuters, and the pack in general is less stiff so things tend to flop around. For a dayhike I'd grab the lighter bag, but for anything more intensive (e.g. a multi-day trip) I'm more likely to go with the slightly heavier Deuter. I've had no problems with durability on either, so it's just a comfort factor. In general the lighter anything is the more I'm inclined to use it.

Fishingmad2013

hmmm wrote: »

I've a few Osprey packs which are very lightweight, but you pay for the lightness with certain features - for example the hip belts on the Ospreys I have are narrower and less supportive than my Deuters, and the pack in general is less stiff so things tend to flop around. For a dayhike I'd grab the lighter bag, but for anything more intensive (e.g. a multi-day trip) I'm more likely to go with the slightly heavier Deuter. I've had no problems with durability on either, so it's just a comfort factor. In general the lighter anything is the more I'm inclined to use it.

I've had a look at a few ospreys and they look good. I've seen a few of the ultralight packs from certain american companies and I just don't think you can justify the price of them.

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Fishingmad2013 wrote: »

I've had a look at a few ospreys and they look good. I've seen a few of the ultralight packs from certain american companies and I just don't think you can justify the price of them.

Raidlight 18lt running/backpack available on Sportspursuit at approx 75 euro.Seems great value..

I have only one Osprey backpack for travelling, great build and quality but I find the empty weight heavy..Just my personal opinion..

Planet X

Try and possibly wear a good quality rucksack. I have both Osprey Talon 33 and Granite Gear Crown 2 (65 litre), both are really comfortable when wearing and loaded.

The weight of the rucksack would not be an issue really if it sits correctly on your hips and/or back, straps utilised correctly. The design and correct sizing would be more important to me, assuming it's a decent brand.

A good one and you'll not realise what weight you're carrying.