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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2015 2:31:38 GMT -8
Hey nature lovers! i was already debating to get either a deuther or osprey, i felt more connected to osprey, after checking many backpacks (sadly not on the hike) and my circles closed down either to an atmos ag 65 or a xenith 75. what i ve not found much and still not 100 sure yet about the back part, AG if the material of the net is strong enough for flying here and there as an checked in backpack because of the unrespectful way of handleing, and other if the atmos would be a good choice for long journeys with heavier gear like 50 60 lb. im backacking around the globe, many time goin 4 hikes (that time im trying to not bring all my 'house' but still its important the physical endurance of my new pack it shall serve as base 4 long) highly aprociate your experiences good advises! good paths to all!
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Post by Westy on Dec 14, 2015 8:56:19 GMT -8
I'd go with a TNF Duffle Bag rather than using a backpack system. The backpack has standalone issues regarding downside, multi-transaction baggage handling. The only set back with the duffle bag is you must stash it in a secure location while backpacking/hiking. The other option is the potential for a hybrid backpack specifically designed for air travel and can be used as a backpack. Both activities are compromised with the hybrid.
The duffle bag is the best solution to optimize your hiking experience.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Dec 14, 2015 9:38:40 GMT -8
Whatever pack you decide on put it IN a duffle for transport and use the duffel for storage while you're overnight hiking.
The lesser route is get some giant plastic bags of heavy gauge to put your pack in. But that would be useless for storage. A bare pack is going to get straps ripped off sooner or later and with so many access points very very easy for theives to strip out anything of value (and clean shirt has value...). OTOH a nice, filthy, drab, low profile duffle isn't going to be paid any attention at all when next to some one else's expensive kit.
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