backpacks

I've been torn about this for a while. I've always gone internal because I thought they were lighter, but I've been seeing a lot of externals lately that were lighter than internals. And there's the added benefit of being able to lash stuff to the frame, and the fact that your back doesn't get...

Hey all, I've been watching that Alaska wilderness experiment show on the TV. The participants all use 'Yukon Packs'. I've web searched for details of these things, but no luck. Anyone have any ideas ??? They look like hand made packs with tarps strapped over them. Linda

I got four waterproof liner sacks with my ALICE pack, and they smell something awful. Is this normal? And is there any way to combat this? I doubt I'll be using them anyway, because the biggest one is quite a bit smaller than the main compartment, and I think trash bags and a tarp will keep...

i had fun finding this shit on the net. The M1943 Backpack. This is a design based on a US Marine Corp pack used in the Pacific theater. It was intended to be a replacement for the M1928 haversack. Few were issued due to the release of the M1944 backpack system that saw limited use at the...

The distance a soldier walks every six hours, decreases 1 mile for every 10 pounds carried over 40 pounds. recently found that out. had to share.

I have a large, giant, whatever you want to call him Rat, And is there anything in specific I should pack for him to munch on? I normally feed hi what I eat (which means no meat) But I dont like to feed him rat formula from pet stores i know its just steroids. I just wanna be able to have food...

Okay so my "new" pack came with the unpleasant stench of mold. Whoever sold it to Next Adventure let it sit in a damp basement for a year beforehand or something. I don't mind the smell of sweat or general grime but mildew can drive me crazy.... I've tried letting it sit in the sun for a while...

What do you guys have in your first aid or hygiene packs, if you have one? In my first aid, I have: Bandaids alcohol pads Medical tape Guaze Pads Neosporine Then for hygiene, I have: Toothbrush Toothpaste Deoderant Soap Razor Hand Sanatizer Is there anything else I should carry? I should...

I have looked all over for a place to dicuss backpacks, and found none. So this thread will be for what you'd really like to see built into a backpack that would help ease the strain on the back or what would make a nice addition on a pack from your experiences. What would you add onto a...

The backpack I have right now is kind of a piece of shit...there's hardly any external pockets and the "frame" is a thin rectangle of plastic. Plus the zippers stick. However, the hundred-some dollars needed for a nice pack is unlikely to come easily to me, and if it does, it's not going to be...

This video is a really easy project, fun to do, and supplies (other than the iron and maybe the wax paper) are free! Wider and I were discussing crafts one day and he mentioned that his partner does something similar. YouTube - Make a Messenger Bag Out of Trash Bags!

good quality messenger bag I'm dragging this over from The Black Market so I can steer the subject a bit. You want a messenger bag? Make one out of copious lesser bags! For anyone who still cares, I've seen this fused plastics method repeated with decent/admirable results. As a former...

I've been hauling an old Alice Pack for awhile now and it's done me good. It's bullet proof ,with different straps it's fairly comfy if the loads not much over 30 lbs and it is also pretty spacious. I had a chance to try on a Kelty Coyote I think it was and god damn that thing was light...

Title says it all. YouTube - Make a Messenger Bag Out of Trash Bags! [edited your post to embed the video and added a pdf file with specific instructions! --matt pist]

Like the train hopping thread, we'll be compiling a guide here on what to pack when traveling. Please post your suggestions and they'll be added to this guide. Thanks! UPDATE, Nov 22nd 2008: Thank you everyone for your suggestions! You've made this the most posted thread on StP! In a few months...

So my pack is unnecisarily heavy, and i keep taking shit out, but its still rediculous. I dont have the luxury of a home to keep shit in right now, and with my gear thats just basics im fucking overloaded The only heavy shit i got is my winter coat, water bottle, random survival gear, and a...

The other day I was looking through something on here... it was this website that sold DIY backpacks, and quilts, and other traveling stuff. the DIY backpack was only like fifteen bucks, and I really wanted it, but i can't remember the site... does anyone know what I'm talking about?

http://www.tacticaltailor.com/index.asp ... ProdID=253 anyone have one of these or something similar by chance? its pretty hard to tell from the picture how big it is and measurements in cubic inches isnt helping much.

I was looking into getting an ALICE pack. Does anyone have experience using this backpacking "system"? How much do the Medium packs hold, stuff wise, not gallons (I find that to be a useless measurement)? Do they hold up well. I'm looking into the ALICE packs because they are available on the...

Post edited by: Crazycoon, at: 2007/08/23 17:54

I guess this is kind of following up to the "what's in the huge packs?" post. I've found it quite interesting over the years of travelling/meeting up with people at what people pack. I'm kind of curious as to what people pack. I bring very few things, and my pack is around 20 lbs, but some think...

i don't know if any of you people have been looking for a reletively inexpensive backpack for hopping, hitching, or whatevering but campmor.com ahs some awesome ones for sale. http://tinyurl.com/yxlg2o i've used this backpack before and it's perfect. small enough that you can toss it on your...