Fully recommended for those who carry a lot of weight.
EXPEDITION CONDOR 2 BACKPACK FULL
Full reviewĮxcellent backpack, designed for long outings to the ground with heavy loads. Unknown in the States but it has gotten reviews in Europe where it's sold and YouTube. Well built of Cordura nylon and Teflon, it's a pack of high quality materials. It has a total carrying capacity of 120 liters. This is a special version of the famed Bulgarian outdoor manufacturer’s expedition pack. I was able to get a set of replacement shoulder straps and hip belt (from Kelty) but it was only a matter of time before the zippers failed. But it's too small, the padding in the straps and belt dried up, waterproofing gone. I'd used the same Camp Trails external frame backpack since the early 1970s and loved it. I bought this backpack after a lot of research and hemming and hawing. Has multiple points of access and a good range of adjustment. Full reviewĪ great backpack that is comfortable and roomy. If my hips where bigger I would have grabbed this pack. Looked like I could get into pack even with gear and snowshoes lashed to pack. With so many options and a family with different body types I’ve had two great experiences trying on and playing with packs in the store.
After a season of using Simond Alpinism 55+10… Full reviewīeyond the actual pack, I’m reporting on a fabulous experience trying on packs at REI Store. Though a dozen times per year I do short backpacking trips, mostly in winter, with heavy load (up to 25 kg / 50 lbs). Background I’m not an avid backpacker, I was never interested in multi-day trips on foot.
Lots of pockets, compartments, and external attachment points for better load distribution. Very comfortable 73-liter backpack with advanced harness, which basically helps you carrying up to 50 lbs/25 kg with comfort. I settled on their Divide pack-it had the volume I was looking for, was relatively… Full review A couple of my buddies use Seek Outside for big game hunting and suggested looking at their lineup. I found several packs that had adequate volume (70+ liters), but not any that stood out as far as carrying heavier loads. If you're looking for a large volume pack that can handle heavier loads-this is it! I was looking for a pack for long trips (week+) and for winter camping where gear is bulky and sometimes heavy. Not because the pack, but because the load. Within the first 4 hours hiking, I was feeling very miserable. I thought I was crazy for carrying loads for the group, it totals 18KG. I bought this pack new from Outlive, a company of Eiger Adventure Group which is an official distributor of Osprey (and also all other overseas brands). If you have a strong back, strong legs, high stamina, and need to carry a lot of loads, this pack is the right one for you. I am 6.0ft, 185 and it fits very well, no special adjustments were required and I did not have the hip pad molded.
I have used it on 5 major treks in Asia and USA. In all, it is a durable pack and my go-to for long journeys. The hip pads are great and provide more load-bearing support than any other pack I have owned. It is an expedition pack which I have used for 2-3 week length treks. I have smaller and lighter packs for shorter trips in reliably good weather (summer). I sought something similar in size (~5000 cubic inches), lighter in weight, durable, and with contemporary features (e.g., pocket for water reservoir, hipbelt pockets, removable daypack). After several decades of use on many backpack and climbing trips, it was time to replace my reliable and old-school Dana Terraplane pack. For a large pack, it carries well, has lots of functional details, and a modest weight.