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Ultralight Backpack

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  • 31-01-2021 1:05am
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    Fishingmad2013
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭


    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...


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    hmmm
    Registered Users Posts: 11,205 ✭✭✭✭hmmm


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


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    Fishingmad2013
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭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.


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


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    Fishingmad2013
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭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.


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    hmmm
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    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.


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    Fishingmad2013
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭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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    4Ad
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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..


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    Planet X
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,913 Mod ✭✭✭✭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.


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