| Camelback Mule |
Hydration pack with a 100 oz (3L) reservoir and a LITTLE room for a few other items. |
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| Gregory Z 35 Backpack |
Nice long day hike or overnight pack. Plenty of pockets and packs well. Good suspension which keeps back reasonably dry. |
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| Gregory Z Pack |
Good for a long day trip or overnight. Packs big but carries easily. |
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| Gregory Z30 |
Good for a long day trip or overnight. Packs big but carries easily. |
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| Kelty Redwing Pack |
This pack has been a standard for some time. Good basic pack without too many extras. Now bladder compatible. Rugged. |
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| Marmot Vapor 30 |
A day pack that is just the right size for one person to carry all their "stuff" for one day. Sleek design and good fit. |
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| North Face Hotshot |
The only pack I had for a long time. Still use it on short hikes in the winter. Not bladder compatible. |
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| Osprey Aether 70 Backpack |
Osprey's answer for multiday trips. Typical superb Osprey fit and support for heavier loads over longer distances and for longer times. |
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| Osprey Atmos 50 |
A little bigger than a day pack. Unique shape and suspension. Mesh back panel reduces sweating. |
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| Osprey Eclipse 36 |
Straight jacket compression system keeps any load in place. Plenty of room and plenty of places to store gear. |
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| Osprey Talon 33 |
Well designed pack in WEIRD colors from Osprey. More conventional design than Atmos. Holds a lot for its size but carries well. |
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| Osprey Talon 44 |
Ultralightweight pack sacrifices padding for weight. Packed well it carries nicely. Adds top removable pack as a feature. |
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| Vaude Cross Ultralight 35 Backpack |
Light small volume pack that holds a load of gear. Drawback may be just one large compartment. Bungee system allows attachment of equipment to the outside of the pack. Has pockets for water bottles and is hydration compatible. |
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