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slatest
01-18-2015, 19:24
I've been using the Osprey Viva 50. My husband and I are hoping to hike the Colorado Trail this summer, and I think I'd like a little more capacity. What's a good value pack in the 60-65 liter range? What's the best under $200 and under 4.5 lbs?

colorado_rob
01-18-2015, 19:49
check out the REI Flash that's right around 62 liters. Fairly light, right , nice and comfy, get it with your spring 25% off coupon, regular price is $189

http://www.rei.com/product/862882/rei-flash-62-pack#tab-specs

colorado_rob
01-18-2015, 19:50
check out the REI Flash that's right around 62 liters. Fairly light, right at 3 pounds , nice and comfy, get it with your spring 25% off coupon, regular price is $189

http://www.rei.com/product/862882/rei-flash-62-pack#tab-specs

sorry for duplicate reply...

soumodeler
01-18-2015, 19:51
Very happy with my Flash 62. Also have a Flash 45 that is just as good.

Excellent price if you can get them while on sale, and very comfortable packs.

slatest
01-18-2015, 19:55
Thanks for the replies should've said I'm a female using my husbands new profile. We're both interested in newer, slightly larger packs. We'll definitely check out the REI packs!

Kerosene
01-19-2015, 08:59
Definitely check out the women's REI Flash then. You might also look at Granite Gear and Osprey women's packs.

bigcranky
01-19-2015, 09:18
The REI Flash is often on sale or you can use a member coupon on their holiday sales. It's a decent pack.

Connie
01-19-2015, 09:33
Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60 and Granite Gear V.C. 60 KI $199
http://www.granitegear.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Crown+vc

REI has their membership dividend and membership sales. Amazon often has a lower price. Big stores have sales plus coupons, if you sign up with an email address.

January sales and a coupon netted me 67% off the price of two expensive items sold by Sierra Trading Post, yesterday, a first page "hit" at Google Search. Like that.

This is an excellent pack for lightweight backpacking, comfortable to carry a few lumpy items. The back panel helps avoid sweat on your back.

Connie
01-19-2015, 09:42
If you have soft gear, Equinox ARAS Eagle Pack is silnylon and other excellent materials, an excellent design, reasonably durable with good packing technique and reasonable care. $134

http://www.equinoxltd.com/the-gear/backpacks-and-pack-covers/aras-eagle-pack.cfm

I would wrap a small stove.

50-liters, the mesh panel pocket adds more capacity.

This was my favorite backpack of many years, stolen. I keep hoping for the beetle black and cattail brown color, my favorite. This pack is frequently sold out.

garlic08
01-19-2015, 10:25
Gossamer Gear makes good packs for a good price and they often go on sale. I recently bought a G4 for $80. They're generally made for lighter loads.

Peepsinc
01-19-2015, 13:14
Out of all my packs my favorite is the 60 liter Exponent from Colemen. It's totally water proof... The biggest thing with picking a pack is that it has to fit your frame. ;)

Nooga
01-19-2015, 15:18
Osprey Exos 58

sympathetic joy
01-19-2015, 15:48
The REI Flash is often on sale or you can use a member coupon on their holiday sales. It's a decent pack.


Indeed. I got my Flash 62 as a 'Special Buy' last May and paid $129.73.

GTStricky
01-19-2015, 18:11
The circuit is only $225...
http://www.ula-equipment.com/product_p/circuit.htm