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  • Posted by
    on Tue, Mar 31 2009 5:23 PM

    I have only used Osprey Program Packs and am wondering if anyone has any other program packs that they like?  I need to buy about 40 packs for the program and want to make sure I get the best quality for the best price.

     

    Thanks,

    Peniel73
  • Posted by
    on Tue, Mar 31 2009 6:13 PM

    We’ve used Lowe Alpine for years and have been very pleased with how they’ve held up. The color-coded suspension system is really easy to adjust and handles a wide range of spine lengths. They’ve changed their line around a lot in the last two years so some of the specific models we’ve purchased (Appalachian, Contour IV, Frontier) have been replaced.

     

    Last year we went with ‘green’ packs – the Mountainsmith Boundary. It’s made of a lot of recycled materials. The size is a little small for our use and the suspension is harder to adjust. I am hoping to see more recycled packs out there so there’s a better range of features to choose from.

     

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  • Posted by
    on Tue, Mar 31 2009 6:23 PM
    Rick-Thanks tons for the info. I will look at Lowe and I agree with you that I am trying to look at more Green Packs. I was just looking at Mystery Ranch, but they are so expensive...Phil


    On 3/31/09 3:16 PM, "Rick Curtis" wrote:

    We've used Lowe Alpine for years and have been very pleased with how they've held up. The color-coded suspension system is really easy to adjust and handles a wide range of spine lengths. They've changed their line around a lot in the last two years so some of the specific models we've purchased (Appalachian, Contour IV, Frontier) have been replaced.

    Last year we went with 'green' packs - the Mountainsmith Boundary. It's made of a lot of recycled materials. The size is a little small for our use and the suspension is harder to adjust. I am hoping to see more recycled packs out there so there's a better range of features to choose from.

    ____________________
    Rick Curtis
    Director, Outdoor Action
    Princeton University
    609-258-5621
    www.princeton.edu/~oa/
    P Please consider your environmental responsibility before printing this e-mail.
  • Posted by
    on Mon, Feb 8 2010 10:31 PM

    Hi new here.

     

    I don't use a back pack at all.

    I have a fishing vest full of pockets.

    I roll up a blanket and carry it with a sling like the guy in the old Kung Fu show.

    The tactical vest balances the load front and back. It has a large pocket in the back.
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