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25 Comments
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
down here in North Carolina we call them poplar not like popalar or popular just how you guys say it.
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Hey Tinny,
You were saying the front outside pocket isn’t capable of holding very much and you want to access your main compartment easier. Maybe you could cut out the material where the main compartment and outside pocket are separated. You could use the front zipper to reach down to the bottom of the pack without pulling everything out. Just a thought….
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
to bad the snugpak rocketpak didnt fit the bill. those two side pouches are kinda hand and with the associated yoke, the rockets could be used as a day pack.
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
It really sucks that the external frame packs are about non existant. They are way more usefull and practical than an internal and more sutied for most people. Check out the Medium Alice pack those are pretty available.
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Tinny,
The popular trees out here in eastern WA state are popularly used as wind breaks on on farms. Very useful tree.
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Tinny, explore the idea of sewing the pack up the way you’d like it. It’s just pieces of cloth sew together and it can be taken apart and put back together, a zipper added here or there won’t hurt it. If you don’t sew, one can learn quite easily. I did. I’ve altereed sevearl packs in this manner. If you like building stoves, you just may enjoy building or altering a pack. It’s quite rewarding.
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
I am sure you can find something plastic that will work.
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
I lash my tent (or tarp) and sleeping pad to the outside of my Vaude Astra 55+ (if I hammock, it goes in the inside).
Clothes and sleeping bag in the bottom compartment.
Main/top-load compartment for food and additional clothes, side pockets for cooking gear, and top load flap for first aid and all the other do-dads.
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Tinny, that dense blue styrofoam used to insulate exterior walls under siding…would that work? Maybe spray-glue some fabric to them and use velcro strips to hold the dividers in place? Light weight, semi-rigid, not too thick (bulky). Just a thought.
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Have you looked at Arc’Teryx? They’re pricey but you get what you pay for. They apportion space amazingly efficiently, and have super comfortable suspension systems. Osprey and Gregory are pretty innovative too. Check em out!
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
i have a osprey atmos 65 it has a plethora of comparments, acess from the top and sides and a sleeping bag compartment on the bottom. i usually strap my tent to the bottom on the loops it provides for easy access to it in tight situations
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Another vote for the Osprey Atmos. Top loading, access from the bottom, several roomy pockets on the outside, hipbelt pockets, and it’s fairly light for all it offers. I love mine!
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Hey tinny might want to check out a ULA packs…i think a ULA pack will fit your needs since your an UL packer…
you could also pack your sleeping bag first so it’s at the bottoom and have your tent near the top so it’s easy to get at…
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Maxpedition pygmy falcon
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
nice vids you have. every time i go hiking with the kids i bring my good old large alice. i have tried many packs but always go back to the alice.
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
I now know the popular tree. thank you. very good job and looking forward to your up coming videos on your pack.
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Try a zipper down each side. With the pack inside out it will be easy to sew compared to inside attachment. of dividers.
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
you could try to make 1……. i might try to just for the challenge ^_^
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Try a Osprey Atmos 65 Lightweight, Sleeping bag compartment, And pretty good with features.
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
i got a lowe alpine crossvent 35+5. hybrid panel/top loading pack. check it out
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
I love the Osprey Atmos. The ones available on their website now are ugly colors in my opinion, but you can still find the red ones, green ones, and blue ones from some of the different vendors on the net. Check ‘em out.
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Tinny,
I just got on google and did a search for Osprey Packs and located the one I bought. It is the Osprey Atmos. They have three different sizes to choose from. I use the bottom compartment for my bag and pad. Zippered pockets. One side: rainpants, spare water bladder and extra socks. Other side: Rain top and cook kit. Expandable pocket I keep my raincover, spices, toothbrush. Main compartment: Food, clothes for sleeping, and tent. I think you get the idea. Has a tip compartment as well
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Tinny,
Check out Osprey Packs. I have used them for seven years now and love them. I had one of the big 5400 cubes to start with and finally convinced myself that hauling that much stuff was BS…..My current one is hanging out in the machine shed right now and I don’t feel like walking out there to see which model it is but I think it would fit the bill for what you want. Check out their website. You won’t regret it. They make a really light pack that works great 4 what I do.
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Good luck with your pack mods. I keep my old Gerry pack for just that reason. It has 4 zippered compartments and is great for organization.
March 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Great info on the trees.
It might be a little heavy but check out the Vulture II backpack from Maxpedition. It is 2800 sq.inches or 46 liters in capacity and the main compartment unzips 270 degrees around to give easy access to everything in it.