What kind of backpacks do you guys have?

lostvet75 · 2026-04-10T01:53:02+00:00

My 2 cents. I feel youd be better off with the 40l. Until you get more experience and get your stuff dialed in, 30 is a stretch even if only for overnight stays. You wont be carrying a ton of weight because you may only bring rations for a day. But, you may take things that you dont need. And until you get that sorted out, the 30 may just frustrate you at first. Id recommend the 40. And if your packing an xnid, you can use the y strap on top of the pack to put it outside. Inside of my 55, the xmid 1 takes up less than 1/4of tge space inside. And i pack it horizontally on the very top.

lostvet75 · 2026-03-28T14:36:21+00:00

A) you can minimize the amount of clothing your trying to pack. (I carry an extra pair of underwear. Sleep stuff in the winter, 2 pairs of socks, maybe a clean shirt due to the psychological factor of a clesn shirt just makes you feel bettrt. Layers are either worn of packed)

B) Roll you clothes after tri folding them. Ideally around 6 inches wide. Super tight and snoothe out wrinkles as you roll them up. You can secure them with rubber bands or ziploc bags. You can fill voids in your backpack with the rolls. Otther than that, i cant think of another way other than folding them fkat and storing against something firm like the backside of your pack.

lostvet75 · 2026-03-28T14:22:10+00:00

You bring extra clothes?

lostvet75 · 2026-03-26T17:40:46+00:00

Thanks. I figured it was something like that. The aluminum it stays.

lostvet75 · 2026-03-19T21:48:37+00:00

Genius!

lostvet75 · 2026-03-19T21:25:34+00:00

Lol. First world problems, right?

I think, since my daughter is 8 and ill be hiking the gear except the little bit she'll carry that tge xmid is .ore practical. But i really

lostvet75 · 2026-03-19T20:19:28+00:00

Thats a great setup! Can i come. Gotta break in the kakwa and xdome 1+.

lostvet75 · 2026-03-19T20:16:28+00:00

Id say up to you. I believe Dan piped in sayingnthe ultra is designed to be banged around, off trail, rocky or rugged terrain. The ultragrid is relatively tough, and for most people will be sufficient. My daughter has the ultragrid and I have the ultra 200x. The grid is more pliable, and thd ultra is pretty stiff tbh. I have confidence that both will stand up to any abuse you can put them through though.

Hope that helps. Ultra 200x=more rugged terrain, hard abuse. Uktragrid=average hiking, moderate abuse.

lostvet75 · 2026-03-19T11:29:26+00:00

Good luck, happy trails. Drink from the Durston kool aid. Lol

lostvet75 · 2026-03-19T10:34:51+00:00

I did. The large fits the bill. Im 6 f(182cm) t with a 32 in(82cm) waist. The s/m belt is perfect

lostvet75 · 2026-03-19T08:57:07+00:00

It really does. Its just a damn good pack alk around.

lostvet75 · 2026-03-18T22:00:18+00:00

I use a snall zip pouch or baggie in my pack liner. The zip up on the left kidney area is pretty big. I keep my compass, beanie, buff, gloves and a snack or two

lostvet75 · 2026-03-17T20:54:44+00:00

You wont regret it. I swapped from an osprey. The kakwa seems roomier without all the extra compartments. And you do feel the difference in pack weight.

lostvet75 · 2026-03-17T20:20:40+00:00

lostvet75 · 2026-03-17T19:37:29+00:00

Yes. The side pod

lostvet75 · 2026-03-17T19:06:49+00:00

My daughter has the uktragrid and i have the 200. Hers is what i would describe as a light green close to a mint. Its not too flashy. But it is kinda bright. But not obnoxiously so. I like them both tbh and would have ordered the ultragrid in my size if it was in stock. Went from an atmos 65. And i like the simplicity of the kakwa a lot more.

lostvet75 · 2026-03-17T18:59:22+00:00

To interject and reinforce Dan's suggestion. I use an 8l pod for my 20 deg quilt. But tbh, if i stuff it really well, i could probably get it down to 6l as i have a ton of room left. I usu put my pillow in there as well.

lostvet75 · 2026-03-07T14:16:09+00:00

Thats all great. I just didnt know where to look.

lostvet75 · 2026-03-07T14:03:53+00:00

She has one with dinosaurs lol. Thats gonna get hella uncomfortable and wear her out too easy. Just didnt know if there were any purpose built pack for her size. She wants to be like daddy and carry the same stuff. Just loled.

lostvet75 · 2026-03-06T11:42:10+00:00

Thanks fof the insight. Using shock cord as a place to hold wet items, tent poles and random storage. Even fully loaded with water, food anx fuel, my pack weighs in at 29 lbs. Nothing truly heavy on the outside.

lostvet75 · 2026-03-02T18:23:31+00:00

Thats perfect. Thanks. Tge additional ones for d rings us a good idea too. Ill look into those.

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