Camping and Backpacking GEAR thread

And what season(s) you'll be using it in.. winter is a lot more gear intensive compared to summer.

 

I'll try to answer both your questions.
My budget, don't have one. I'll spend what I need to where it counts (I'm a gear junkie)

Size 50L-65L I'd guess,
I'd use it for winter and summer. The only difference in my summer/winter pack is in winter I have a camp axe tied to my pack and my clothes take up more room.
Weight maybe 25-30lbs

 

Any preference on pack weight or internal organization?

 

There are several UltraLight options out there, but in my honest opinion a backpack should be the absolute LAST thing to cut weight on (as far as bigger ticket items, like shelter, sleeping system, cooking gear, etc).

IF you get a light pack and try to get light stuff over time to put in it you're stuck in limbo with too much crap in an uncomfortable pack. Plus, how do you know what you'll settle on for final gear list, etc?

Because of this, I would recommend to you the Osprey Atmos 50 AG (or 65 AG) over basically any other traditional pack.

It has familiar, traditional load out, is actually pretty lightweight compared to competitors, and had the most comfortable harness system I've ever worn and many others repeat that accolade. Plus it's comfortable load capacity is up there in the 30-40 pound range. So whether you carry 15 lbs or 35 you're going to be comfortable.

 

I watch this guy's videos on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/sintax77.

He does a lot of hiking on the east coast and is always showing off great ways of keeping the pack light. He also recommends using the Osprey Atmos.

 

IF you have the money, look into some of the high end hunting packs. I use a Stone Glacier pack. Light, compresses down next to nothing, expands, tough as nails, and you can buy/mount extra pouches.

I bought it for elk hunting but quickly retired all my other packs for hiking, fly fishing, work, etc.

These packs do not come cheap but they distribute heavy loads well. 35/45lbs carries like its not even there. They are built to bring animals deep out of the country. For back packing it might be overkill but you also probably wont need to buy another bag.

 

The atmos was what I was leaning towards the most.
All I have is a Kelty 98L pack that's way too big, has no rain cover and is missing the straps for my sleeping pad. It's was old too, I use it to store my hunting clothes lol.

 

I'll look into this, haven't ran across them before. Thanks man

 

This x1000 I have the atmos 50 AG and it is hands down the best pack i have ever used.

 

I have the Osprey Atmos 65 AG and like it. Typically I'm only backpacking for a few days at a time and it's worked out great for me. The pack was well thought out when being designed...pockets in the right spots, easy to open, inner compartments, etc. I would go to an REI or outdoors store and try one on to see what you think.

 

whats your pack/gear list for the 50L size?

 

I have the 65L pack(Atmos 65 AG). To answer your question on what I usually bring...
- North Face Sleeping Bag
- Therm-A-Rest pad
- Jetboil
- 1 Can of fuel for Jetboil
- Sawyer Mini
- Osprey Hydraulics bladder
- Platypus 2.0L Blaty Bottle

****to be continued****

 

Osprey Atmos 50 AG
Tarptents shelter
Enlightened Equipment Revelation Down Quilt
NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad
MicroRocket Stove
Ti 1.3L Pot
Black Diamond Trekking Poles
Black Diamond Spot Headlamp
Spork
Plastic Water Bottles
Sawyer Mini Water Filter
Patagonia Houdini windshirt
Merrell Verterra Hiking Shoes
Xero Camp Sandals
All Merino wool clothes except pants.
Kershaw Leek pocket knife.


I'm sure there's other little things here and there but that's the main stuff.

 

After catching up on this thread, I suddenly have the urge for some fresh air. My first pack was an Amazon special...

TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Internal Frame Backpack

TETON 65L, 75L, 85L Explorer Internal Frame Backpack for Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, Rain Cover Included

http://www.amazon.com/TETON-Sports-...C_UL160_SR81,160_&refRID=0VVJR0ETGG18PRRE4Q99

Nice starter pack, but after a few trips discovered to get a Nalgene bottle out of the outer pockets you need to take the pack off, and that the lower sleeping bag compartment is a little tight (im using North Face Cat's Meow in compression sack). The built in rain fly looks nice but even with it on, everything inside the pack was soaked, including my sleeping bag and spare socks. After 6 hours of hiking through a monsoon, dry socks would have been heaven. For $70 though... not bad.

Recently eyeing up the Atmos 65 AG Ex, haven't had a chance to try it on at REI yet.

 

Think I'm going to go for the 65L size. Basically the same price with more space. I want to pick up a Sony Alpha 6000 camera and lenses for trips to Texas, the Appalachians and bigger trips in the future. That extra space means camera stuff can be packed. And some extra luxieries.

My new sleeping bag is awesome, on sale for under 100 bucks right now from cabelas. I like it better than the north face bag.

 

I bring my Fujifilm X cameras and lenses often and have plenty of space. But I also have pretty small stuff.

You can always order one to try on and send them back if you can't try them on locally.

Just make sure you know your torso length or know how to measure it so you can get the right size. Osprey is awesome for offering so many torso sizes but a lot of people don't understand them and get the wrong size for their body. I know a girl who weighs about 85 lbs and she had a medium ha, even a women's XS would have been big on her.

 

I'll have to check what I need. I'm a small dude, 5ft 8 at 160lbs with a 30in waist

 

S or s/m

Just find somebody knowledgeable to talk to. Make sure they actually do know what theyre doing/talking about though, it can be very hit and miss at rei and everywhere else really

 

I was hanging out with a buddy the other day and he has one of these. First time I have ever seen one. Really cool but damn spendy.

https://www.hyperlitemountaingear.com/2400-ice-pack-dyneema.html

 

are those like those tyvek material packs? im skeptical how well those hold up. every tyvek sheet ive ever felt has been this and didn't look like it could hold up to too much abuse. but ive got no real world experience so I could be surprised.