Time for a new pack
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Mon 11 Jul, 2016 7:48 amby troy8880
The time has come to replace my 20 year old Hallmark Phoenix. I would like some ideas of packs to look at so i can start window shopping. It's obviously been 20 years since my last purchase, so what's changed. I would prefer a canvas material and in the order of 80L+- as i regularly walk with my 11yo daughter and 4yo son.
Re: Time for a new pack
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Mon 11 Jul, 2016 8:28 amby [Jack]son
I'm selling an 85L One Planet Strezlecki which might do the trick. It is made from waterloc canvas.
https://www.oneplanet.com.au/product/pa ... trezlecki/That, combined with the awesome harness system means it comes in a bit heavier, but is super tough and comfortable.
Otherwise, Mont and Wilderness Equipment do tough canvas packs.
Re: Time for a new pack
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Mon 11 Jul, 2016 9:29 amby GPSGuided
One major change has been the material. Canvas is largely out of favour unless there's a specific reason.
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Re: Time for a new pack
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Mon 11 Jul, 2016 6:51 pmby wayno
macpac, mont or one planet, most other companies use purely nylon now..
Re: Time for a new pack
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Tue 12 Jul, 2016 10:22 amby Mountain Rocket
Summit Gear are another great option for an Aussie made old school style canvas pack. Personally I prefer them to OP due to their simplicity, no unnecessary overly adjustable harness, just one that works and is thus lighter for eg. Certainly worth checking out if you are anywhere near Sydney.
http://www.summitgear.com.au/summit-gea ... -rucksack/