uintahiker
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I've got a canoe on my list too.
What is on your wish list?
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HomerJ
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I was wondering if you liked Osprey packs?
Alison
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love my pro deals too! I have a very sweet friend that has me hooked into the system.
Yvonne
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I just added another item to my wishlist:
Osprey Aura 65
and I found a really good deal for it. Again I'm really tempted ....
http://www.e-omc.com/catalog/products/2222/Osprey-Aura-65-Backpack.html
Osprey Aura 65
and I found a really good deal for it. Again I'm really tempted ....
http://www.e-omc.com/catalog/products/2222/Osprey-Aura-65-Backpack.html
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Yvonne
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That's what my wife uses. Great pack.
Sounds good, Nick.
Especially the lighter weight is a big plus and that's why I want to have it.
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I have a few...
Osprey Kestrel 38 2300ci
Osprey Kestrel 48 2900ci
Osprey Aether 60 3800ci
Lowe Alpine Ion 3600ci
Lowe Alpine LIberty 5800ci
Lowe Alpine Vision 2400ci
Out of those, I pretty much only use the Kestrels which I reeeeeeeeaally like. The 38 liter is what I use almost all of the time. I picked up the 48 for winter camping and situations where I might need to carry a ton of gear. The 38, despite being considered a 'large daypack or light overnighter', has been great for 4 day trips with varying weather conditions, even with my standard complement of camera gear and booze! I even had to carry my dogs backpack back in it once and everything fit.
BTW, Miss Buffalo, I just realized it's not the Aura 65 my wife has, it's the Ariel 55. Whoops.
Yvonne
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The 38, despite being considered a 'large daypack or light overnighter', has been great for 4 day trips with varying weather conditions, even with my standard complement of camera gear and booze! I even had to carry my dogs backpack back in it once and everything fit.
a 4 day trip with the 38L Osprey? Wow... now I'm really impressed. :twothumbs:
How do you do this?
With my Gregory Z30 it is almost impossible to pack for more than a light overnight trip, and it's only a little bit smaller than the Osprey.
BTW, Miss Buffalo, I just realized it's not the Aura 65 my wife has, it's the Ariel 55. Whoops.
The Ariel 55 was my second choice, but I couldn't find a good deal.
So I ordered the Aura 65 instead. Maybe I don't need all the volume during my Utah trips, but here in the much cooler Northeast I will be really happy to have it. My warmer stuff needs a lot more space.
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Damn dude, I really need to learn to pack less.... I've been looking at the Osprey Aether 60 or 70 and have been wondering if I can fit everything in them. I currently have the Gregory Whitney (about 90 liters and weighs 7 lbs. ugh!) Maybe I'll check out the Kestrel 68!I have a few...
Osprey Kestrel 38 2300ci
Osprey Kestrel 48 2900ci
Osprey Aether 60 3800ci
Lowe Alpine Ion 3600ci
Lowe Alpine LIberty 5800ci
Lowe Alpine Vision 2400ci
Out of those, I pretty much only use the Kestrels which I reeeeeeeeaally like. The 38 liter is what I use almost all of the time. I picked up the 48 for winter camping and situations where I might need to carry a ton of gear. The 38, despite being considered a 'large daypack or light overnighter', has been great for 4 day trips with varying weather conditions, even with my standard complement of camera gear and booze! I even had to carry my dogs backpack back in it once and everything fit.
Thanks
gloo
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Heey I got a kestrel 38 last Sept (for free!), can't wait to use it, it looks like the perfect size (i've still got all the tags on it). Right now I'm rocking an arcteryx axios 50L which I'm planning on keeping for "bigger" trips. nick that bag looks cool. I was gawking at this the other day for the same use - backpacking day pack: http://www.rei.com/product/799600/sea-to-summit-ultra-sil-packable-day-pack
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Hehe. My buddy has Gregory Whitney. That thing is HUGE! I swear if he ever got hurt I could put him in it and hike him out.
I'd be curious to see what all you pack in that monster...
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That's my problem, I think I got to fill it up! LOL! I usually have too much clothes, WAY TOO much food, and probably a little much fishing gear. I take in my fly and spinning rods/reels, plus the spinners and flies for them.Hehe. My buddy has Gregory Whitney. That thing is HUGE! I swear if he ever got hurt I could put him in it and hike him out.
blueeyes
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So this last camp trip to Fruita I tried the yoga mat and I had bought a pair of down camp slippers. My feet stayed TOASTY warm and the yoga pad kept the cold air at bay. I like the slippers better than socks because socks make my feet sweat. These were comfy and toasty and no sweaty feet. I didn't sleep the first night because of the wind and I had no ear plugs but the last two nights after having some friends bring me ear plugs I slept better than any other camp trip. Now if I could just figure out the pillow. I have tried to backpack pillows and do not like them.
Just ordered the Jet Boil Flash tired of Alison having her coffee done before mine.
And a pocket shower.
Alison
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Hate the backpacking pillow I have as well. It's the Big Agnes and it matches my bag. LOVE my thermarest for padding however and I can blow it up in 10 puffs. Glad you got a Jetboil....so worth it. :twothumbs: Pocket shower is a win/win in my opinion. Give me a dab of Dr. Brommers and a pocket shower and I am happy girl.So this last camp trip to Fruita I tried the yoga mat and I had bought a pair of down camp slippers. My feet stayed TOASTY warm and the yoga pad kept the cold air at bay. I like the slippers better than socks because socks make my feet sweat. These were comfy and toasty and no sweaty feet. I didn't sleep the first night because of the wind and I had no ear plugs but the last two nights after having some friends bring me ear plugs I slept better than any other camp trip. Now if I could just figure out the pillow. I have tried to backpack pillows and do not like them.
Just ordered the Jet Boil Flash tired of Alison having her coffee done before mine.
Don
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new item...
REI flash 18
Doubles and a day pack and stuff sack that looks perfect for day hikes while backpacking.
I have a version of this pack from a couple years ago, and it's great. I use it as a stuff sack for sleeping bag (with room for poly-pjs and a pillow too) when carrying a bigger pack, and then use it for a day pack when smaller is needed.
Mine has a couple more pockets than this, but I love the zipper on the pictured pocket! My son likes carrying it on day trip; might be time to upgrade mine and pass the old one along...