Bushwalk Australia

hi ho, does anyone here have a WE slighshot daypack?? if so - what do you think??

i am hunting around for a new daypack that's about 25l, bladder-compatible and has a vented back. this seems to fit the bill perfectly. the only down-side is that it seems a little heavy - but i am not too fussed about a slightly heavy one-day-pack as it keeps my fitness up for a heavy multi-day-pack

http://www.wildequipment.com.au/daypack ... e=WESLINGO

1.27kg is crazy for a 25 litre day pack.
Check out the Osprey Exos 34 at 960g and probably all the features you need.

Hi

I bought the old version of the WE slingshot earlier this year from K2 in Bne. WE recently released a newer version that doesn't look as good or feel as solid as the older one. It is a great rugged pack that is extremely comfortable and hard wearing. I had some initial concerns about the zip but it has been pack to bursting point and not failed. I agree it may be a little heavy for some but the same could be said for my One Planet Macmillan. Cheers

Looks okay to me, though a bit hard to tell without seeing the harness. If it's comfortable and the back length is right for you it should be good.

I like the Osprey Exos too, but it's a different pack altogether sacrificing toughness for lightweight. So comparing the weight is hardly fair. (100d/210d Nylon pack compared to a 450d polyester pack reinforced with 600d nylon). But if you have no scrub (etc.) walking on the horizon certainly worth a look.

Not sure if the $199 RRP is what you are looking at paying, but a One Planet Traverse for $215 is a very nice & a reasonably tough pack as well. But 52% bigger and 18% heavier too - kinda doubles as a small overnighter in case you care.

I have the 'old' version of this backpack & I think it's great.
I honestly don't notice the weight of it & I've got really crappy shoulders, so it's all carried on my back as it should be.
Awesome pack. I rate it.