taildragger
05-31-2007, 23:42
Hi, I'm a somewhat beginner hiker, I've done a few 6 day trips in Oklahoma and The Leuopold Wilderness, but I have outgrown my old external frame. The only newer pack that I have any experience with is the Mars by REI. As I am trying to get back into hiking, I want to know what some good packs to look at are.
As of now I have been suggested and the Mars and the Baltoro, but I have read about the plastic insert on the Baltoro breaking. The pack will be primarily used for 3 day excursions with the occasional 5+ day outing. I typically avoid hiking in winter.
BTW, I am looking exclusively at internal framed packs, after my last experience with my external I decided it that it was not the right design for me to be using.
Any and all help appreciated.
As of now I have been suggested and the Mars and the Baltoro, but I have read about the plastic insert on the Baltoro breaking. The pack will be primarily used for 3 day excursions with the occasional 5+ day outing. I typically avoid hiking in winter.
BTW, I am looking exclusively at internal framed packs, after my last experience with my external I decided it that it was not the right design for me to be using.
Any and all help appreciated.