Beginner pack. 70-80 size

[tschertz]

Looking to purchase a pack for the basic "weekend warrior" backpack camper.

Some I know get the 80$ packs on amazon but figured I'd try my luck on a used-quality pack.



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[egilbe]

70 to 80 liter pack for a weekend hike?

[LongBlaze2019]

Maybe you should buy your gear and then see what size pack you need. I'm by no means ultralight but I can fit my gear into a 45 litter pack for a 1 to 2 day trip. I generally use a 55 little pack for longer trips. I like my food lol

Chasing the sun,
Turtle

[cmoulder]

Some ideas for assembling a very light yet inexpensive backpacking kit. And kaboodle.

[Slo-go'en]

Or does he mean 70-80 dollar price range?

[Venchka]

Or does he mean 70-80 dollar price range?

Or 70-80 liters?
Either way, the OP shouldn't be buying a pack first. The cart before the horse and all that.
Wayne


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[OCDave]

Or 70-80 liters?..

Note: OP's locale is in Wisconsin. First thing that goes in that pack is an 18 pack of canned beer and possibly a partial bag of ice, last thing that goes in is a bottle of brandy. In between, will remain a suitably sized pack for his weekend hike.

For Wisconsin, Light weight = the guy who doesn't start drinking before noon.

[Venchka]

Note: OP's locale is in Wisconsin. First thing that goes in that pack is an 18 pack of canned beer and possibly a partial bag of ice, last thing that goes in is a bottle of brandy. In between, will remain a suitably sized pack for his weekend hike.

For Wisconsin, Light weight = the guy who doesn't start drinking before noon.

LOL! Tapatalk sucks for deleting member's location.
You forgot the ice fishing gear.
Wayne
PS: The OP still needs to assemble the pile of alcohol first and THEN go pack shopping.


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[tschertz]

lol These comments are too funny. Case of PBR is why the space is necessary. We generally do 3 nights so a long weekend warrior. Clothes, sleeping mat, GSI cookset, sleeping bag, fishing gear, heavy on the food, luxury items....why I pack extra.

None of my stuff is super ultra lightweight or compact. I've borrowed a friends 70 or 80 Osprey and it just felt right


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[MuddyWaters]

70-80 lbs is too much for beginner
Even Tipi had to work up to that

[LongBlaze2019]

70-80 lbs is too much for beginner
Even Tipi had to work up to that

Pretty sure Tipi was born with a 70 liter pack on his back already 😂

Chasing the sun,
Turtle

[devoidapop]

Ditch the PBR and pack some moonshine. Much better alc/oz ratio

[Pringles]

And the pack has to work while you wear a cheese head.

[blw2]

several years ago I bought a cheap pack....thinking it would be good enough considering I'm not using it very much and no realistic plans to do any huge distances.
I ordered a Teton Sports Explorer 4000
I have since even seen this pack on a recommended lists for scouts as a decent cheap pack.
I suppose it is perhaps.....
But
this buy I regret. The pack is heavy.....and I wish that I would have bought a better pack form the get-go
Looking at zpacks now.

[Puddlefish]

And the pack has to work while you wear a cheese head.

Thread over.

Sorry, I have little specific advice about giant packs. Most packs I've seen have weight ratings. Exceed that rating and it's far less comfortable. Try to find a place where you can try them on in person. Bring six gallons of water along and ask if they'll let you load it up, while you try it on?

[Venchka]

REI Garage. Online.
Lots of 70-80 liter packs. Last year's Aether is a good high volume load carrier. Lighter than the new replacement and a lot cheaper. Gregory, Deuter, whatever works for you.
Wayne


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[tschertz]

Thanks for the info guys. I'll borrow my friends osprey for now and next time we make it out of town I'll visit an rei


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[Chicken Feathers]

I have used ospery size medium only used it for winter hiking in good shape