Capacity of my Camp Trails Omega?

[Different Socks]

While I have enjoyed many countless miles from my Omega, b/c of my age I'd like to down grade to a smaller, less heavy pack. The Omega weighs over 7 pound empty!!
My problem is I bought mine so long ago during a time when capacity and empty weight didn't matter, only that it is what you wanted and it carried all your gear.
So my question is this: I'm having trouble finding comparable size packs, internal or external, b/c I don't now the capacity of my Omega. I know there are some of you that have used or still use this pack. Does anyone know the cubic inch capacity size of the Omega pack? And please don't have a debate over cubic inches vs weight capacity vs whatever volume choice use personally use.
Thank you.

[ocasey3]

I found an old QVC listing that says it is 4980-5700 cu in. http://www.qvc.com/.product.F953956.html

[Tuckahoe]

Hey Different Socks, I do not own one myself but I hunted aournt the web for some old information --

This comment from 1998 puts it at about 4300ci
http://www.trailspace.com/gear/camp-trails/omegacamo/

And this old QVC listing says 4980-5700ci
http://www.qvc.com/.product.F953956.html

Wish I could have been more help.

[Different Socks]

Thanks guys!! I do recall there were a few times I was glad I had all that space, but now I am doing things differently. If you were me, if the capacity was 5000 on the Omega, what would your new capacity be down graded to if carrying 5 days food/snacks and gear/clothing?
Would 4000 work? I ask b/c 3000---3500 seems rather small.

[Venchka]

A tape measure. A calculator. Do the math. Google will convert cubic inches to liters for you. Packs nowadays seem to be quoted in liters.

Wayne


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[Venchka]

Thanks guys!! I do recall there were a few times I was glad I had all that space, but now I am doing things differently. If you were me, if the capacity was 5000 on the Omega, what would your new capacity be down graded to if carrying 5 days food/snacks and gear/clothing?
Would 4000 work? I ask b/c 3000---3500 seems rather small.

4,000 cubic inches is close to, or equal to, 65 liters. There lots of 65 liter packs on the market and lots of happy users. I own a 63 liter pack and have a hard time filling it. Take your stuff to a store and see if you can get it in a 65 liter pack.

Wayne


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[Venchka]

Yep. 4000 cu in = 65.5 liters. Go for it.

Wayne


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