is this backpack good for extended hour hiking trips. im going on a 12 mile hike and it takes about 7 hours round trip.will this be a good liter size?
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I've used it in 20+mile day hikes in Nepal, fits a 3 litre camelback and lots of room for whatever you need.
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Not sure of liters,but it's a big pack. Told me it would b used, but I got a new one. Very happy w/pack big & as big as I could want.
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Well its more about the volume than the weight. As it clearly says that you can put 55 litres, so if you have dense objects like clothes, accessories etc. you can easily put 23 kgs. The highest weight I had put in this bag is 16 kg in a backpacking trip which was 2 days and 18 miles and I had no problems. By the way, its more of a hiking/mountaineering backpack than a regular travelling bag.
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Maxpedition is high quality. Had mine for a couple of years now. I carry it 5 days a week and have no issues with materials or workmanship. I expect the pack to last many more years to come.
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I have the 6L, and it fits into the slot on my backpack quite nicely, and is functional with the hydration attachment. It is pretty large though!That said! If you are into ultralight backpacking, this is a totally bomb-proof, but heavier material water bag. I guess we're only talking about a couple of ounces here though. The 10L might be too huge for backpacking. If you have a backpack setup to take a slip in bag, I'm sure it would be fine. If you wanted to tie it to the outside of a pack, it has the webbing necessary to do so, but it takes on a pretty peculiar ovoid shape when it's full. I generally only keep it at half capacity to let the water spread out more anyway. I have the 6L, and it fits into the slot on my backpack quite nicely, and is functional with the hydration attachment. It is pretty large though!That said! If you are into ultralight backpacking, this is a totally bomb-proof, but heavier material water bag. I guess we're only talking about a couple of ounces here though. The 10L might be too huge for backpacking. If you have a backpack setup to take a slip in bag, I'm sure it would be fine. If you wanted to tie it to the outside of a pack, it has the webbing necessary to do so, but it takes on a pretty peculiar ovoid shape when... » Read More I have the 6L, and it fits into the slot on my backpack quite nicely, and is functional with the hydration attachment. It is pretty large though!That said! If you are into ultralight backpacking, this is a totally bomb-proof, but heavier material water bag. I guess we're only talking about a couple of ounces here though. The 10L might be too huge for backpacking. If you have a backpack setup to take a slip in bag, I'm sure it would be fine. If you wanted to tie it to the outside of a pack, it has the webbing necessary to do so, but it takes on a pretty peculiar ovoid shape when it's full. I generally only keep it at half capacity to let the water spread out more anyway. « Show Less
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For me, the 20-liter size is a littIe bit bigger than the average pack size. I have 2 and they are the best I've ever owned!
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I'm 6-4 and my sleeping bag fit into the bag. I would not put the sleeping pad into the bag. It can be straped on the outside. Remember this is a medium size bag. The interior will hold 2 shirts, 1 pants, 2 underwear and 2 socks. Food for 5 days ( depends on what you eat). Rain jacket, emergency tarp, first aid kit, hygiene kit both 6x4 inches. 1 person tent or hammock, rain fly, straps and rope. Alcohol stove, ultra light pot w lid. Side pockets hold water treatment, alcohol fuel, lighter, maps, snacks, spoon or spork, etc. Top storage has twice as much room as side pockets. Bottom has rain cover which comes with the pack. There are lots of places to tie down your sleeping pad, hiking poles, what ever. I bought mine to use on the Appalachian Trail. I have 30lbs of stuff which I hope to get down to 25lbs. I had a larger pack- 6000 cu in. but when you are hiking 544 miles weight is a factor. If you are car camping or just hiking to a camp site and not moving for a week go with a larger pack. You can bring more stuff. Some thru hikers have packs with less cu in to save weight. I am not in a hurry so if I get tired I will rest and enjoy the scenery. I did buy a compression bag for my sleeping bag. It was tight w/o compression bag. My sleeping bag came with just a stuff sack. It ddin't compress the sleeping bag so I went with a compression bag. Yours may be smaller or larger than my sleeping bag. Mine is a synthetic fill rated to 20 but I think it is only good to 30. That is from years of use at different temps. I may need a new bag. Even 30 degrees is to cold for me these days. Hope this helps. Happy trails, Dave
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I always take this bag on vacation trips. Some of our longer hikes are 2-3 hrs long. I have no problems with shoulder or back pain. The backpack fits snuggle against my back and moves with my body, unlike regular backpacks that will swing back and forth. I packed a DSLR with 55mm lens, a 55-200mm lens, battery charger, and a simple lens cleaning kit in main compartment. I put wallet and keys in upper compartment. This is small bag, so don't expect to carry a lot with it.
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It is a great pack for shorter trips 3-4 days, I fit my sleeping bag and tent inside and strapped the pad down under the hood. You could make it work for longer trips if you get some extra straps, there are places to strap things on just no straps. I personally have not strapped anything to the outside, so I can't remark on how easy it is or the balance of the pack once it is loaded down. I have 2 large dogs (100+lb wolf/husky mixes)that carry packs on longer trips and anything that doesn't fit in my bag goes in theirs. If I didn't have the dogs I think I would lean towards a different pack for longer trips, but like I said a 3-4 day trek it works great. It is a great pack for shorter trips 3-4 days, I fit my sleeping bag and tent inside and strapped the pad down under the hood. You could make it work for longer trips if you get some extra straps, there are places to strap things on just no straps. I personally have not strapped anything to the outside, so I can't remark on how easy it is or the balance of the pack once it is loaded down. I have 2 large dogs (100+lb wolf/husky mixes)that carry packs on longer trips and anything that doesn't fit in my bag goes in theirs. If I didn't have the dogs I think I would lean towards a different pack... » Read More It is a great pack for shorter trips 3-4 days, I fit my sleeping bag and tent inside and strapped the pad down under the hood. You could make it work for longer trips if you get some extra straps, there are places to strap things on just no straps. I personally have not strapped anything to the outside, so I can't remark on how easy it is or the balance of the pack once it is loaded down. I have 2 large dogs (100+lb wolf/husky mixes)that carry packs on longer trips and anything that doesn't fit in my bag goes in theirs. If I didn't have the dogs I think I would lean towards a different pack for longer trips, but like I said a 3-4 day trek it works great. « Show Less
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I used it for a short 10K trail running and after a few minutes in the trail I was Constantly having to stop to readjust the pack. With the two bottles full of water it becomes to heavy and loose stability while you are running. I think it is perfect for hiking, because you have plenty of room, but not for running.
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Not sure exactly what you're asking, but the 3L antidote has kept my 2 kids and me well supplied for about 4 hours of hiking. I'm sure that if you're going solo, it'd last most of the day if it's not too hot.
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This is a 35 liters pack and this link my help with any questionshttp://tetonsports.com/Backpacks/Canyoneering/Canyon2100.htm I personally own this pack , personally I'm satisfy with all features great back pack.
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I'm in the army and was looking for a camping backpack that can hold a-lot of equipment. Even though it is a nice pack, it is more like a hiking day pack. I'm 5 foot 9 inches. It fits me well. it should fit you as well it can adjust.
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This is anice pack, but it is strictly a day hiker backpack for women or children. At 25 liters it is very small in person and does not hold very much gear. We actually sent it back, and exchanged it for the Teton Sport Scout 3400 for my wife which was a great pack for an extended hike.
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Hi there John S. As you probably already know, the CamelBak HAWG NV has a capacity of 17L+3L (reservoir). I've packed a lot of stuff in this backpack but I don't remember how much was the weight. I can tell you that is a very good backpack and I still have it and use it daily because is the right size and comfortable to carry. I also used it for long mountain-bike rides. Keep in mind CamelBak is releasing a HAWG NV redesign so if I were you, I would wait for maybe a month until they sell it through Amazon.Hope this answer helped you decide. Let me say again that despite the redesign one, this backpack is really great as every CamelBak product.For more information about products visit www.camelbak.com Hi there John S. As you probably already know, the CamelBak HAWG NV has a capacity of 17L+3L (reservoir). I've packed a lot of stuff in this backpack but I don't remember how much was the weight. I can tell you that is a very good backpack and I still have it and use it daily because is the right size and comfortable to carry. I also used it for long mountain-bike rides. Keep in mind CamelBak is releasing a HAWG NV redesign so if I were you, I would wait for maybe a month until they sell it through Amazon.Hope this answer helped you decide. Let me say again that... » Read More Hi there John S. As you probably already know, the CamelBak HAWG NV has a capacity of 17L+3L (reservoir). I've packed a lot of stuff in this backpack but I don't remember how much was the weight. I can tell you that is a very good backpack and I still have it and use it daily because is the right size and comfortable to carry. I also used it for long mountain-bike rides. Keep in mind CamelBak is releasing a HAWG NV redesign so if I were you, I would wait for maybe a month until they sell it through Amazon.Hope this answer helped you decide. Let me say again that despite the redesign one, this backpack is really great as every CamelBak product.For more information about products visit www.camelbak.com « Show Less
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We have a L for the 75L backpack and it is spacious. So I expect the Small would be sufficient (unless you carry large stuff to the outside of your pack).
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I purchased this backpack for my son, he uses it for all his outdoor adventures (camping, hunting, etc) and also for school. I am not familiar with the backpack that you have but I can tell you that his backpack is 1400 cu.in / 23L. If you are looking for something bigger, Maxpedition has the Vulture-II 3-day backpack which has 2100 cu.in / 34L