What kind of packs do you use?
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I have an Osprey exos 46 that I use for backpacking and I don't want to go through selling that and getting a mountaineering specific one. Has anyone else gone through this dilemma? |
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Nope, I've got a tote full of packs in the gear closet, each a different tool for a different job. |
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John D wrote:Nope, I've got a tote full of packs in the gear closet, each a different tool for a different job.good to know. i'm trying to save as much money right now. what are some things i might regret if i brought a 3 season pack with me on a winter mountaineering hike? |
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Depending on the conditions and what you have to carry, you might have trouble getting it all in/on the pack. looks like your pack will carry tools and a shovel easily but might struggle with crampons and skis, though with a little bungee cord and some creativity you can probably get crampons on there pretty easily. |
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cool. yeah i'm spending so much money right now even though i'm trying to cut costs. if i can, i'll maybe try to sell it and get a speed 40 or something. if not, i'll just keep it. it's a great pack (the exos). |
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It depends on your objective, your gear, and the time you'll be living out of it. A mountaineering specific pack certainly has its value, but as John D pointed out there are ways to make do. |
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Two things happen to me when max-ing out a smaller pack. |
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Yeah, I definitely have a pack for every occasion. My most recent acquisition is a 2012 Gregory Alpinisto. I can't say enough good things about this pack for mountaineering and climbing. However, it is spendy, so get a job in the industry or find a used one! =p |
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Richard, |
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Cilogear! |
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OP " What kind of packs do you use? " |
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On a serious note, I have this pack listed in the for sale for 100$ and the tags are still on it. Size Medium |
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Just got my CCW Chernobyl. Holy crap what a great pack! |
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Dana Design. I've used it just about every weekend for 14 years for backcountry skiing, backpacking, hiking, and climbing. It has been all over the world. |
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I use an older Lowe Alpine Cerro Torre for backpacking and longer mountaineering. I have a BD Axis 33 for day trips. |
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Ben B. wrote: Why's that?Because that's what Dana Designs became. Same designs, different name. |
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Black diamond mission 75 if you want light, big, burly and no frills. Pretty sweet. |
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JMo wrote:Black diamond mission 75 if you want light, big, burly and no frills. Pretty sweet.Diddo! Best expedition pack I've used yet. Packs down pretty small too if you need it to. I use this pack with a Speed 30 on long expeditions where there is tons of gear to haul around. You can stash the speed 30 under the Mission 75s brain pretty easily, even over top a coiled rope. It all straps down brilliantly and the centered weight doesn't constantly pull you over backwards. Plus, if you're haulin all the gear and food, your buddy gets the groover. |
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Myself use/ have 3 packs |