RCBear
06-22-2013, 09:14
Does anyone have any experience with their packs? My brother wants to start getting more involved in backpacking. His style will less be hiking and more of the pack 3-5 miles in, camp for a few days and back out.
So a larger pack that can accomodate some of his car camping gear will be needed since the cost of replacing with lighter won't be his priority to start.
I found the caldera 5000 on rei closeout for 120 bucks and it seems to have the features that would work for him. Can I go wrong at that price? Its rei so I know he could return it after a couple forays if it doesn't work for him. I only have Gregory's and feel you usually get what you pay for but this seems like a decent first pack for him. Thanks for any feedback.
So a larger pack that can accomodate some of his car camping gear will be needed since the cost of replacing with lighter won't be his priority to start.
I found the caldera 5000 on rei closeout for 120 bucks and it seems to have the features that would work for him. Can I go wrong at that price? Its rei so I know he could return it after a couple forays if it doesn't work for him. I only have Gregory's and feel you usually get what you pay for but this seems like a decent first pack for him. Thanks for any feedback.