I'm looking to buy a crag pack. Suggestions?
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I am new to cragging and I'm looking to buy a pack as I accumulate gear. I did some looking around on the internet for crag packs and I'm wondering if there is anything about these crag packs that I, being a noob, might not know about? Reason I ask is because I have a Condor 3 Day Assault Bag and love it to death. I actually use it for school. It's big, durable, and comfortable. I don't see why I couldnt use it for craggin purposes. But being a noob, what do I know? I noticed a lot of the crag packs have a hood? Are these packs waterproof? I don't get it. The Condor bag is about 85 dollars where the crag bags can get pretty expensive. Is anyone familiar with the Condor 3 day bag? Does anyone use anything other than crag packs? |
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You can use anything you want to get gear from Point A to Point B. Durability, size, comfort and price are variables in packs. |
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OK, i'll bite. What are you using it for? Rope, shoes and draws? Full double trad rack, 2 ropes, food and water? Walking 60' or 6 miles? |
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I've been hearing really good things about the Trango Crag Pack. Thinking about taking the plunge once my pack wears out. |
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This pack rocks. |
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For cragging I use the Trango crag pack and really like it, durable and has nice features. |
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Another vote for Trango Crag Pack |
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I use a cheap-o 15 yr old Jansport backpacking rig with ikea tarp bags. It makes me feel pretty sweet and it was pretty damn near free. |
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Discontinued Arcteryx Miura 50 or 30 w/ rope on outside and less rack. |
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Mammut neon gear 45. Sweet bag. |
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Matt N wrote:Discontinued Arcteryx Miura 50 or 30 w/ rope on outside and less rack. Will likely need to be used off ebay or MP F/S, though.As an owner of one of those, shame on anyone who's selling them. They're that good. |
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I'm loving my Black Diamond Demon. Tough, easy to load, a good amount of room, and good suspension. Easy to get stuff in & out of, which is very important. Also on sale right now on a couple sites. |
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Use the pack you have, and already love. Save the money for gear that actually will help you climb more/better. |
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I like my Trango Crag Pack. Having an outside water bottle pocket and the mesh for shoes is a great feature. |
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Another vote for Trango crag pack, it's only $100 and is super durable so you can save your other packs for what they are intended for. |
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+2 on the BD Demon Duffle. Holds everything and is easy to get stuff out. |
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Another thread covered this at length. |
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I really like using a smaller size haulbag |
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CVRIV wrote:I am new to cragging and I'm looking to buy a pack as I accumulate gear. I did some looking around on the internet for crag packs and I'm wondering if there is anything about these crag packs that I, being a noob, might not know about? Reason I ask is because I have a Condor 3 Day Assault Bag and love it to death. I actually use it for school. It's big, durable, and comfortable. I don't see why I couldnt use it for craggin purposes. But being a noob, what do I know? I noticed a lot of the crag packs have a hood? Are these packs waterproof? I don't get it. The Condor bag is about 85 dollars where the crag bags can get pretty expensive. Is anyone familiar with the Condor 3 day bag? Does anyone use anything other than crag packs? ThanksIf the stuff fits and its comfortable theres absolutely no reason you cant use the pack u already have A "crag pack" is the least useful piece of gear you can buy and does nothing to make you climber better or safer Most folks who climb simply use a "non crag pack" and they do so just fine If yr fine with yr pack save your money for gear that will make a difference Better shoes, cams, books/courses, gas for the crag, etc ... ;) |
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Bearbreeder is right. Throw your stuff in the Condor, whatever that is, and be done with it. |
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I used to use my backpacking pack, then bought a Miura 50. A great purchase, if you are climbing most weekends - it is my most used pack. I kept worrying I would rip a hole in my BP pack with cams, plus it didn't load as easily and isn't anywhere near as burly. I could feels the gear throw the backpanel. Can't with the Miura 50. |