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I Havent Seen Any Reviews On The Cabelas "Shasta" Pack.... http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0044996517657a&navCount=2&podId=0044996&parentId=cat20124&masterpathid=&navAction=push&cmCat=MainCatcat20075-cat20124&catalogCode=IH&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20124&hasJS=true
Theres the Link... I Have a Gift Certificate and want to use it on this pack, but I haven't heard anything about it. Please Give Input... If you haven't used it or heard anything.... what do you think about it. Would it work.... Please give the Pro's and Con's.... Thanks....
saimyoji
02-13-2007, 08:40
I Havent Seen Any Reviews On The Cabelas "Shasta" Pack.... http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0044996517657a&navCount=2&podId=0044996&parentId=cat20124&masterpathid=&navAction=push&cmCat=MainCatcat20075-cat20124&catalogCode=IH&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20124&hasJS=true
Theres the Link... I Have a Gift Certificate and want to use it on this pack, but I haven't heard anything about it. Please Give Input... If you haven't used it or heard anything.... what do you think about it. Would it work.... Please give the Pro's and Con's.... Thanks....
From the web site:
The Shasta features a detachable 70-oz. hydration reservoir pack that can be used as a day pack. Torso adjusts from 16" to 22". 6,000 cu. in. of storage space. Zippered sleeping bag compartment has an internal zippered divider to make a large main compartment. Detatchable cell phone/GPS holder on shoulder straps and attached rain cover.
Dimensions: 36"H x 15"W x 11"D.
Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz.
-Too heavy.
-Too roomy.
-Cell phone pocket? Uh oh....
-Attached rain cover? Hmm.....
-Too heavy.
6000 cubic inches is an awfully big pack and 6 lbs is darn heavy considering you haven't put anything into it yet. In general terms the pack size you select really depends on the amount, type and size of gear you have and quantity of food /water you have to put into it. The gear and food you carry depends on where, when and for how long you plan to hike and how frequently you can resupply your food. A 6000 cubic inch pack is at the very high end of pack size for extended trips requring a lot of gear and food. This is not all that typical for a casual backpacker. Once you fill that sucker up with gear and food you're liable to find it weighing 75 pounds or more. A pack size range of 3500-4500 cubic inches weighing 3-4 lbs. is more typical for a casual beginning hiker. The fit of whatever pack you choose is equally important and you won't know that by just ordering a pack. IMHO I would suggest you do some more research first and that you visit a reputable outfitter and seek the guidance of a qualified sales person to help you select the right pack for your needs . Use your Cabela's gift certificate on something you know you'll like later... Whatever you choose, here's wishing happy trails to you!:sun
Sorry but it's way to heavy and big.
This kelty is closer to what you will need. Maybe a little heavy and small
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0040448590882a&navCount=6&podId=0040448&parentId=cat20124&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat20075-cat20124&catalogCode=XG&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20124&hasJS=true
Or this one but still heavy
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0031777516775a&navCount=11&podId=0031777&parentId=cat20124&masterpathid=&navAction=push&cmCat=MainCatcat20075-cat20124&catalogCode=IH&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20124&hasJS=true
Also, you don't want to jump into buying a pack to quickly. It's very important that you get what's right for you. Cabellas doesn't seem to have a very good selection. Go to gear on the front page of this site and look at backpack comparison chart for some of the most common packs you'll hear about here and see on the AT