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DirtyHippieUTE · 04-24-2006, 08:01 PM

For the most part I've been happy with the Mountainsmith products I own. They are usually pretty well built and not moron engineered.

The price seems right and as long as it is not overwhelmingly painful to wear, you'll be fine.

The only way it would make a HUGE difference is if you were planning to use your pack several times a year to do very long trips with a very heavy pack.

Alkili · 04-25-2006, 02:46 PM

If I were you I would go with this one http://www.ardensoutdoorsupply.com/p...t-backpack.php

Its got lots of space and I personally witnessed 14-17 year old kids beat the crap out of it for 90 or more days. Lifetime warranties are pretty worthless since they are for the lifetime of the pack.

You will be much happier with an internal frame just because its easier to pack an organize.

If you look around you should be able to get this pack for about $80

Alkili · 04-25-2006, 02:55 PM

I forgot to tell the biggest downside to this pack. Don't get this pack if you are planning to take over 45 lbs. nice to know th

Mormon Red Death · 04-26-2006, 12:33 PM

generally a six pack is good but if you are going to be watching football all day you will need the 12 pack.

MikeWaters · 05-01-2006, 01:49 PM

I ended up getting this pack with a 20% coupon + free shipping.

http://www.lowealpine.com/Products/D...ficActivityID=

lowe alpine contour 80 + 15

I wonder if I can carry enough stuff for a 3day campout, for 2 adults and 2 small kids in this pack.

i.e. I'm the only one carrying anything.

bluegoose · 05-01-2006, 06:03 PM

Looks like a nice pack.

If you don't mind me asking, how much did it come to after the discount?

MikeWaters · 05-01-2006, 06:07 PM

about 200 even. (had to pay tax)

DirtyHippieUTE · 05-02-2006, 12:31 AM

I like Lowe products... Let me know how that one works out... I've lost my "in" with the guys at vortex so my next pack will have to be purchaced at retail from a [shiver] retail store [/shiver].

realtall · 05-12-2006, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Given that Farrah is expecting, I don't expect to do any immediate family hardcore hiking/camping in the near future. But you never know.

I just now caught that. Congratulations!!!!

MikeWaters · 05-12-2006, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by realtall

I just now caught that. Congratulations!!!!

Thanks. a lot. (min 10 characters)

04-25-2006, 02:46 PM	#12
Alkili Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 263	If I were you I would go with this one http://www.ardensoutdoorsupply.com/p...t-backpack.php Its got lots of space and I personally witnessed 14-17 year old kids beat the crap out of it for 90 or more days. Lifetime warranties are pretty worthless since they are for the lifetime of the pack. You will be much happier with an internal frame just because its easier to pack an organize. If you look around you should be able to get this pack for about $80 __________________ Dark is the Night, but I begin to see the light.

04-25-2006, 02:55 PM	#13
Alkili Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 263	I forgot to tell the biggest downside to this pack. Don't get this pack if you are planning to take over 45 lbs. nice to know th __________________ Dark is the Night, but I begin to see the light.

04-26-2006, 12:33 PM	#14
Mormon Red Death Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clinton Township, MI Posts: 3,126	what size pack to buy? generally a six pack is good but if you are going to be watching football all day you will need the 12 pack. __________________ Its all about the suit

05-01-2006, 01:49 PM	#15
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I ended up getting this pack with a 20% coupon + free shipping. http://www.lowealpine.com/Products/D...ficActivityID= lowe alpine contour 80 + 15 I wonder if I can carry enough stuff for a 3day campout, for 2 adults and 2 small kids in this pack. i.e. I'm the only one carrying anything. Last edited by MikeWaters; 05-01-2006 at 01:51 PM.

04-24-2006, 08:01 PM	#11
DirtyHippieUTE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 1,151	For the most part I've been happy with the Mountainsmith products I own. They are usually pretty well built and not moron engineered. The price seems right and as long as it is not overwhelmingly painful to wear, you'll be fine. The only way it would make a HUGE difference is if you were planning to use your pack several times a year to do very long trips with a very heavy pack.

05-01-2006, 06:03 PM	#16
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	Looks like a nice pack. If you don't mind me asking, how much did it come to after the discount?

05-01-2006, 06:07 PM	#17
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	about 200 even. (had to pay tax)

05-02-2006, 12:31 AM	#18
DirtyHippieUTE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 1,151	I like Lowe products... Let me know how that one works out... I've lost my "in" with the guys at vortex so my next pack will have to be purchaced at retail from a [shiver] retail store [/shiver].