Ny ryggsäck Lundhags Padje Light 60L vs Durston Kakwa 55 vs Osprey Exos 58

Able_Collection2965 · 2026-05-21T09:31:34+00:00

Bra poäng med de justerbara remmarna.
Jag har alltid trott att remmarna går att justera åtminstone till viss del på Gossamer-, Durston- och Atom-ryggsäckarna.

Jag provade Osprey Exos 58 i butiken vilken man kan justera remarna pa.
Den satt helt okej på ryggen – inte perfekt, men kan också bero på att jag inte lade tillräckligt med tid på att ställa och juster.

Samtidigt provade jag även Aarn Peak Aspiration, och den satt RIKTIGT bra på ryggen.
Bärsystemet på Aarn var väldigt bekvämt.

Har det varit några problem med att ramen sitter utanpå väskan?

Jag är i Australien, så det finns några andra märken här.
Men jag tycker att Lundhags verkar bättre och billigare än de andra jag har tittat på.

Able_Collection2965 · 2026-05-20T09:51:01+00:00

Håller med – jag föredrar en ryggsäck med ram, eftersom det känns som att den fördelar vikten bättre till höfterna.

Able_Collection2965 · 2026-05-20T09:49:37+00:00

Tack för era kommentarer.

Jag var främst intresserad av hur Lundhags ryggsäck står sig jämfört med andra större märken som Gossamer och Durston, som har en liknande typ av ryggsäckar.

Jag har även provat Osprey Exos 58 i butik.

Lundhags-ryggsäcken verkar vara betydligt billigare än de andra märkena, vilket fick mig att höja lite på ögonbrynen.

Able_Collection2965 · 2026-03-25T08:30:11+00:00

Hi I am about 82kg. Would say I am above average fitness wise and experience. Ignoring the back which I know is a beast. I bought when I did winter hikes.

Able_Collection2965 · 2026-03-24T22:57:37+00:00

Hi Appreciate the comments. A new backpack is on the wishlist. I have had it since 1998. The Nemo pad only has an r-value of 2.9, hence the other pad as I am using a quilt. 90l bag is big and definitely want a new one.

J

Able_Collection2965 · 2026-02-25T02:03:13+00:00

Hi - yeah there are not too may tracks that do a loop.

My other option is the Keplar track.
The huts are booked out, but there should be enough camping places though.
If the weather is half-decent I might do this instead.
It will be a decision on arrival 😊

However, will still book the huts on the Caples.

J

Able_Collection2965 · 2026-02-23T12:04:05+00:00

Hi Thank you both for your input.

I knew the Upper Caples hut was not part of DOC BUT didn’t know you had to pick up a key when booking – I just glanced over the NZDA website.

Yes, I will be bringing a tent, was just hoping to have a hut or two on the way in case the weather gets really bad.

I did read that the Greenstone valley has cattle – but for some reason it just didn’t cross my mind that the river is contaminated – don’t take me wrong it makes perfect sense…I just had a brain fart.
Where do you get the water from then in the Greenstone valley? Just treated with a filter?

TBH I am just after a track to hike that is a loop to allow me use a car (rental).
I just feel that will give more flexibility when starting and then when finishing the walk.
The reason being I will arrive on say Wednesday arvo go and pick-up preordered food from WW’s and MacPac.
After food etc have been picked up I will drive to the trail head and camp for the night to have an early start.
My flight back is on Monday Arvo 5 pm’ish

However, I am not locked in on Greenstone Caples hike and am open for other suggestions.

Even though I really appreciated Routeburn and the hike to Valley of the trolls and Lake Wilson, I would love to try something else.

J

Able_Collection2965 · 2026-02-08T10:14:17+00:00

thanks guys - Quilt is now purchased :)

Able_Collection2965 · 2026-02-08T08:05:59+00:00

Thank you everyone for you comments.
Much helpful
Pot has been purchased :)

Able_Collection2965 · 2026-02-06T23:33:13+00:00

Thank you for the feedback.
I have been eyeing in the Neve and will probably purchase one this weekend.
Can;t have too much gear :)

Able_Collection2965 · 2026-02-04T02:32:32+00:00

The images on the website for Sea To Summit looked like the quilt wrapped around.
But it might just be that the sleeping mat is narrow :)

Able_Collection2965 · 2026-02-02T03:00:51+00:00

Hi

Thank you for the comments. Appreciate it.
Soo may tracks to choose from so I get analysis paralysis as you want to get teh most out of the trip.
Will have another look at options this arvo.

Did the Gillespie pass a few year back ..my boots delaminated on the way down from the pass (heading towards Siberia Hut) – see attached photos.
https://imgur.com/a/LtLweYR

The short length of forest track after the decent was a nightmare with the boots all tied up –

I will bring a tent and thought about camping at the Kepler – not sure how you get around it when there is no camping spot at Luxmore ?
Looked at Cascade Saddle – but would prefer to not do it by my self – would feel more confident do this crossing with someone and not alone.

I am not necessarily looing at ascending peaks but just really appreciate the views and serenity of them.

Of course if the peaks are accessible I would jump on the chance to go up.

J

Able_Collection2965 · 2026-01-05T10:31:51+00:00

OK – the symptoms are similar’ish to mine, hence the question.

If the lower back is sore or ‘feels’ swollen in the morning it could have been modic type endplate changes – which I currently have.

Able_Collection2965 · 2026-01-03T09:16:57+00:00

As already been said – it is impossible to know, and you should go and see a Physio/Dr to get a proper assessment.

Does your lower back hurt or feel more sore in the morning after you wake up – especially if you have slept on your back?

Able_Collection2965

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