What is a good make of Rucksack?

[Deb London]

Thanks for the explanation foxy.

Originally Posted by Jim Ford

As hydration bladder's have been mentioned I thought I'd state that they're great - if you like tepid water tainted by the plastic hose, don't mind when it leaks into your rucksack after as season's use, and is impossible to fill from a burn!

And when did the term 'hydration' creep in (wow, 'hydration system' - sounds cool and technical - must be good. I'll bet it's expensive!)?

I personally use a wide mouthed polycarbonate _drinking_ bottle. Secure, unbreakable, hygienic, and when you're thirsty you can have a good glug on it, rather than sucking desperately to get a few ml at a time on a bladder tube.

Jim

PMSL!

[Boddie]

Have a look at MacPac. I also rate highly Lowe Alpine. I own both brands and think MacPac wins for robustness and LA for accessories.

[Deb London]

Thanks Boddie.

MacPac retailers seem to be a bit thin on the ground round me (for anyone else interested, lists of retailers can be found here:Find Macpac - Retail Locator | Macpac). Lowe Alpine is stocked in Go Outdoors (where I've spotted a girly pink one and that has got my interest).

[The Woodman]

A former employer issued MacPac rucsacks and I have to say they did the job - carrying all sorts of heavyish, angular stuff. These replaced an earlier issue of a daybag from Arktis that could be added to with zipped on side bags - not supplied.

I still have and use this bomb proof bag, when it's not bulked out the side zips can be closed and the volume reduced but still keeps a nice compact form.

[Deb London]

Thanks Woodman. I will take a trip into town to look at MacPac if I can't find anything that suits in my area.

[Jim Ford]

If you want a waterproof bag, I've got one of these and a bigger one:

I use it for day trips in the hills with photographic gear.

Waterproof rucksack - Gourdon 20 - Trekking Outdoor Gear Shop - Alpkit

Alpkit is always worth checking out for outside gear - it's cheap, quite good and the price you see is the price you pay.

Jim

[Deb London]

Thanks for the suggestions Jim.

[Endrick]

Hi Deb,


If it was purely a day sac then I'd go for something small - around 25 litres or so. However and If I had only one sac this is the one I'd have Lowe Alpine Daypack - Snow Attack 35 - Save 40%
I'm a hillwalker and climber and would suggest you look at this and other winter rucksacks - they have attachments for all sort sof goodies and these can have multiple uses. This is the one I use for winter day walks and also for bivvying overnighters

It has a snow shovel/crampon pouch - which is ideal for talking a litre flask and your sandwiches, space for a water sac if you like them (I do), Ice axe (or walking pole) fastenings and straps at the sides for skis but double for tripods. Above all it's comfy!

Malcolm