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Backpacks; Rucksacks and/or Suitcase queries

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  • #2
    Gatica
    Registered Users Posts: 3,296 ✭✭✭Gatica


    that looks like a very big backpack for just 3 weeks! 70lt total seems quite a lot of work.

    We travelled for a month with 35lt (+8 sidepockets) each, it was tight but much easier to carry in the heat and get around in taxis and tuk tuks.
    I'd say with more room for souvenirs I'd not go over 50lt. We got these:
    http://www.columbia.com/Endura%E2%84%A2-35/UU9464,default,pd.html
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Berghaus-Freeflow-35-Mens-Backpack/dp/B004L9LQEU
    They're a bit more expensive but you get what you pay for.
    It's worth having the freeflow tech backpacks as it just keeps some of that heat and sweat off your back.


  • #3
    VinylJunkie
    Registered Users Posts: 2,607 ✭✭✭VinylJunkie


    Cheers will look into them both.


  • #4
    con1982
    Registered Users Posts: 515 ✭✭✭con1982


    I have a 88ltr Osprey backpack. It's been to Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia with me. Cost £110 about three years ago in London. The fibre mesh back surround is essential for hot countries. It gives a gap between your back and the main bag. Never had any problems with leaks either. Lots of nice pockets too.

    It is similar to this one.
    http://www.ospreypacks.com/en/product/mens/xenith_88


  • #5
    bluemagpie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 69 ✭✭bluemagpie


    Deuter is a great brand too, I have had one backpack from them that is ten years and still going. Agree with the other poster I wouldn't go for anything over 50 litres, and if anything about 40 that expands to 50 is as far as I'd go. Realistically you don't need much gear with you, you can wash your clothes wherever you are yourself or done for you for fairly cheap, and if you really really need anything Thailand will sell it and more.


  • #6
    Danniboo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,416 ✭✭✭Danniboo


    Has anyone seen the 35ltr backpacks that are in Lidl, and would you know if they'd be decent enough quality?


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  • #7
    Fol20
    Registered Users Posts: 3,623 ✭✭✭Fol20


    Hi guys,

    Do any of you have any recommendations for back packs? What would be the best size - 40l,50l or larger?


  • #8
    poteen
    Registered Users Posts: 503 ✭✭✭poteen


    Fol20 wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    Do any of you have any recommendations for back packs? What would be the best size - 40l,50l or larger?

    Lots of good stores in Country in any of the main cities. In Dundrum shopping centre (outside in the units) I think its called Snow Mountain Rock or something along those lines. they have a good selection and will see what fits your bag. I would not advise going over 45L. Anything else is just too big and heavy and you pack it with excess. Pack smartly and with discipline and save the weight trouble.


  • #9
    Gatica
    Registered Users Posts: 3,296 ✭✭✭Gatica


    good thread on backpack discussion earlier in the year here:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=86463245

    I had a 35+8lt backpack. Would've liked another 5 lt for bringing back gifts though. So I think 40-45 in main compartment is good. As poteen said, you don't wanna be lugging a massive backpack, unless you're a big fella yourself I suppose.


  • #10
    mosstin
    Registered Users Posts: 6,100 ✭✭✭mosstin


    6 months in SE Asia probably means that you won't need to be bringing many warm clothes, hence less bulk. I'd always go with the larger backpack though, simply because if I pick something else up along the way it's not a hassle to be packing on my way home.
    That said everything's so cheap over there that you easily get away with the smaller backpack and pick things up as you needed them over there. Most 40-50l backpack aren't cumbersome nowadays anyway and you're unlikely to be carrying them for any prolonged length of time.
    Oh - as for recommendations, I've had a Deuter for the last few years now. Fantastic backpack.


  • #11
    Yamanoto
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,489 ✭✭✭Yamanoto


    Go to their 'lightning deals' seaction & this Berghaus backpack can be had on Amazon for £38.99

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005CULSVS/ref=gb1h_img_c-1_7807_b4c81c1d?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=0BGR23PP6RYS63MAG2Y7&pf_rd_i=350613011&pf_rd_p=438697807

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/deals-offers-savings/b/ref=swm_countdownbf13?ie=UTF8&node=350613011&pf_rd_p=445449607&pf_rd_s=nav-sitewide-msg&pf_rd_t=4201&pf_rd_i=navbar-4201&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=1P9ABGT2M336FA3RE0JS


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  • #12
    Nerdlingr
    Registered Users Posts: 4,385 ✭✭✭Nerdlingr


    Fol20 wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    Do any of you have any recommendations for back packs? What would be the best size - 40l,50l or larger?

    This is the one I used when I went off for 6 months. Osprey Farpoint 55L.
    Was perfect for my needs.The day pack was excellent too. Think it was 45L for the main bag and 10L for the smaller one. (they do different sizes) The small bag can attach to the front of the main bag as well if needed. So you can have the main bag on your back and the smaller attached onto the front if needs be . Its not a top opening bag either so you dont have to rummage down through it to try and find what you need. Think i paid about 90 quid for mine back in the day. Here's a review on youtube.



  • #13
    mosstin
    Registered Users Posts: 6,100 ✭✭✭mosstin


    Some pretty decent info here from REI. One other thing you might want to consider - do you want a pack that you load from the top or from the front i.e. the entire front of the pack zips open allowing easier access. For me I've found that the latter is infinitely preferable as it'll mean you can pack and find things easily. Happy travels.


  • #14
    samsung511
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭samsung511


    I took a 44 litre bag no problems. Go on amazon and they sell bags big enough for you to take on the planes. usually around 40-44liters.

    backpacks are too big imo


  • #15
    purplecow1977
    Registered Users Posts: 2,877 ✭✭✭purplecow1977


    Interailing during the summer, looking for a decent backpack (not too big!!!!!) - is there somewhere online I should look, or a bricks & mortar shop that has a good deal. Any particular brands that are 'better' or is it down to personal choice?


  • #16
    purplecow1977
    Registered Users Posts: 2,877 ✭✭✭purplecow1977


    Any opinions on this one?

    http://www.nomadtravel.co.uk/p-963-berghaus-jalan-55-10-womens.aspx

    Is it okay to buy offline? Or is it necessary to go into a shop and 'try' it on?


  • #17
    bluemagpie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 69 ✭✭bluemagpie


    The brand is good and most bags should fit fine as they usually have flexi systems so you can change the strap lengths etc, so unless you are quite short or quite tall you won't really need to try before you buy. You could have a look in the shops to see how big the 55 litre bags are, but I'd recommend using a smaller bag 40 litres should be sufficient, in the end you can buy anything you need as you go and the lighter the bag the better.


  • #18
    purplecow1977
    Registered Users Posts: 2,877 ✭✭✭purplecow1977


    I thought as it was that 55L would be 'just enough'. I don't really want to have to buy extra things en route. Where do I put them if I do? :P


  • #19
    Gatica
    Registered Users Posts: 3,296 ✭✭✭Gatica


    Where are you travelling to? If you're going somewhere warm, your clothes will be smaller and lighter. So wouldn't be the same as going to a colder climate where you'd need the bulkier pants and sweaters. Also, if you're big or tall, your clothes may be bigger than if you're short and slight.
    Just take these things into consideration. We went to SE Asia for a month during rainy season, we had a 35+8L and a 35L backpack. It was fine for clothing but was hard to stuff in some presents and souvenirs.
    I think 45 would've been plenty though.


  • #20
    purplecow1977
    Registered Users Posts: 2,877 ✭✭✭purplecow1977


    Okay thanks for that.
    Inter-railing Europe, mostly Eastern Europe.
    I'm not v strong so don't want a v big backpack either.
    They're v expensive, had a look online, €100+?!
    At least I have another 7/8 weeks to source a good one
    Thanks for all of the suggestions.


  • #21
    purplecow1977
    Registered Users Posts: 2,877 ✭✭✭purplecow1977


    Me again.
    Is there any REAL difference between backpacks aimed for women and those for men?
    I'm looking at one and the female one is £30 more.
    Are they adjustable for any size/height?


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  • #22
    bluemagpie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 69 ✭✭bluemagpie


    I don't think there is any real difference, some of the women's are just designed so they can adjust the back length for shorter people, but you should be able to adjust the mens as well on most brands. It should say in the description on the web but most brands are adjustable now, doubt it is worth the extra £30!


  • #23
    Gatica
    Registered Users Posts: 3,296 ✭✭✭Gatica


    yeah, I think unless you're very petite men's backpacks should adjust fine as there are plenty of men who are not very tall as well. I also think the whole "women's" tag is usually a marketing ploy to get you to pay more for "specialised" goods, and also more likely to come in the pink/purple colour range.


  • #24
    purplecow1977
    Registered Users Posts: 2,877 ✭✭✭purplecow1977


    Ye are right so I've gone for the Berghaus Verden 45L for €55 inc delivery.
    Excited!
    It's quite a shocking price on the official Berghaus website though! :-0
    http://store.berghaus.com/p/equipment/mens-verden-45-plus-8-rucksack/434515


  • #25
    Gatica
    Registered Users Posts: 3,296 ✭✭✭Gatica


    Looks great!


  • #26
    purplecow1977
    Registered Users Posts: 2,877 ✭✭✭purplecow1977


    Thanks :-) The blue one was so much 'prettier' but couldn't be justified in a month of Sundays for £30 extra! :-0


  • #27
    Duff
    Registered Users Posts: 5,538 ✭✭✭Duff


    Hey guys,

    Going interrailing in June for 3 weeks. Have all our stops and hostels sorted. Just wondering what size litre rucksack I'd need for everything? I'm thinking 70L? Any recommendations?

    Cheers.


  • #28
    edunne2010
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭edunne2010


    Please DO NOT BUY a cheap Rucksack, get one that has lots of padding for your shoulders...On arrival on train, please lock your rucksack to the luggage rack, and watchout when leaving smrtphones etc on the tablet....

    I would also recommend getting a smartphone app for European Rail travel.


  • #29
    Duff
    Registered Users Posts: 5,538 ✭✭✭Duff


    edunne2010 wrote: »
    Please DO NOT BUY a cheap Rucksack, get one that has lots of padding for your shoulders...On arrival on train, please lock your rucksack to the luggage rack, and watchout when leaving smrtphones etc on the tablet....

    I would also recommend getting a smartphone app for European Rail travel.

    The prices I'm seeing for 70L are between €50-70, does that sound about right or a bit cheap?


  • #30
    Daisies
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,644 Mod ✭✭✭✭Daisies


    70l is way too big. I just used a 55l for 6 months. Remember if it's big you will fill it and it will be very heavy.


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  • #31
    Duff
    Registered Users Posts: 5,538 ✭✭✭Duff


    Daisies wrote: »
    70l is way too big. I just used a 55l for 6 months. Remember if it's big you will fill it and it will be very heavy.

    That's what I was thinking, not sure on how much clothes to bring, I usually pack way too much even when I'm going for a weekend away..:rolleyes:


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