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| Guest17. 08. 2007 10:03:20 |
I'm about to buy a backpack. Which ones do you recommend (liters, manufacturer ...)
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| Guest17. 08. 2007 14:30:07 |
It depends on what purposes you'll use it for. One-day hikes are suitable up to 40l, 2-day and more from 40l onwards up to 60l, for longer tours apparently more than 60l, I use 40l for one-day hikes, and 60l for more.
Manufacturer I don't know, important is how many features it has, what properties, backrest, how heavy it is and so on...
best regards
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| Guest17. 08. 2007 14:43:14 |
When buying, I recommend paying attention that the backpack has a curved backrest, i.e. detached from the body, which allows ongoing drying of your back. It's also good if it has as many practical compartments as possible. There are also backpacks with two separate main spaces - I use such one for multi-day hikes, so food in the upper section, clothes and needed stuff in the lower so it's easier to find.
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| Guest18. 08. 2007 16:34:21 |
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| zlatorog22. 07. 2008 19:14:33 |
I plan to buy a 30l backpack for day hikes. Currently deciding between HOT ROCK and HOT ICE, both Karrimor models.
Does anyone know the difference (in price it's noticeable), or recommend something else?
Regards!
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| viharnik22. 07. 2008 20:24:33 |
Hello! Karrimor is no longer what it was ten years ago. I advise you a DEUTER brand backpack, specialized precisely on this item. Even better than MAMMUT and almost half cheaper. Almost all GRS and other top mountaineers take it. You can get it at K2-Krakovski nasip 10, LJ. Wait for the new, even more perfected series in the fall! Regards. 
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| klavdipo22. 07. 2008 22:16:57 |
Salewa Fire land 30, also very good!
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| Fazo23. 07. 2008 13:54:47 |
What's your opinion on Millet backpacks? Also interested in daypack for shorter hikes (20-25L)
Regards, Matevž
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| klukc2920. 08. 2008 11:43:25 |
I'm interested if someone knows where it's best to buy a backpack around 35+5 and 45 liters; if someone knows, tell me
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| rjudnic20. 08. 2008 12:09:11 |
klukc29, at Intersport you have a bunch of backpacks from 30€ up and for cca 50€ already quite okay
last time I was there they had also -20% on backpacks, maybe still have discount
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| toxic-hero11. 10. 2009 11:33:22 |
Deuter backpacks are really super! I had the Guide 35+ model and wouldn't swap it for anything else. Sadly stolen from me...
Well, otherwise all depends on how much cash you're willing to give, and probably also on how serious and for what you'll use the backpack. I'd divide backpack makers by quality/price kinda into three "leagues":
1. league: top backpack makers, their packs you see from afar are very quality, but sadly quite expensive therefore. Sometimes too expensive cuz pure gold they ain't! But some model from "second league" can be even equal or better and surely much cheaper. These firms: deuter, mammut, karrimor (still!), berghaus, north face, arc teryx (esp sinfully expensive firm!), ...
2. league: sufficiently quality packs but much cheaper. Here need be careful, quality varies model to model, good to check internet how people satisfied with specific model. With good research can find pack equal to best firms for much lower price, again some other model total trash. These firms: salewa, lowe alpine, ferrino (partly)
3. league: cheapest packs, quality accordingly. For undemanding day trips maybe not so noticeable, for longer trips and bigger packs where carry lots and back suffers more consequently wouldn't recommend at all. These: mckinley, kilimanjaro, ferrino (partly), various Slovenian firms...
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| FLEKSARCA11. 10. 2009 12:17:27 |
I'm also quite an enthusiastic Deuter user. Very quality stuff, sits on the back like dad on mom. Bought it at Kibuba in Bled, worth waiting for a sale though, check the net every now and then. Choice is unlimited, smartest is to first think why you'll need it. For a one-day hike even a Kilimanjaro is perfectly fine, for multi-day trips better have something more substantial on your back.
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| Žiga2211. 10. 2009 19:32:21 |
I use Kilimanjaro 60+.. for one-day and multi-day hikes.
It's not the most suitable for a one-day trip really, but since I go to the mountains more or less alone, I have to carry all the gear myself.
The backpack hasn't let me down so far, and carrying is quite comfortable.
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| andrejjerina11. 10. 2009 19:38:47 |
I use Berghaus Freeflow 35+8l for one-day, two-day trips and in winter for ski touring. The thing is excellent and very practical, especially much cheaper than Deuter. If you wait for a sale at Hervis, you get it for good money. Anyway, "fleksarca" is right about thinking what you'll need it for. LP Andrej
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| spetovar30. 11. 2009 11:27:21 |
I'm also an enthusiastic Deuter user. What I like most about their backpacks is that they can be adjusted in all possible ways (which many backpacks from well-known makers can't). I use FUTURA VARIO 40+10 (http://www.deuter.com/en/products/34298_Futura40u10Vario_08_DEU.php). It suits me for day hikes as well as Mont Blanc. A good feature is also that the back system can be adjusted for women's backs too. My only complaint is the bottom compartment, which sometimes (especially when full) is a bit hard to close. I'm wondering if anyone has any experiences with Deuter for multi-day expeditions?
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| miham30. 11. 2009 13:59:39 |
Deuter backpacks are quality, but also very heavy. I have an older Guide 45+ that weighs almost 3 kg.
@spetovar: no problems closing the bottom part. Anyway it's much easier to organize stuff if you don't separate the bottom.
LP,
Miha
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| igorf30. 11. 2009 14:57:45 |
Just based on Viharnik's above recommendation, I bought a 40+10L Deuter at K-2 last fall and I'm absolutely thrilled (and grateful to him for the tip). Never had a backpack that I could carry so easily - because it sits so nicely on hips and shoulders. Haven't weighed it, but I don't feel that weight, I just know that even when it's heavy to lift, once on the back no problem.
(Since I'm a boy, I have the blue one.)
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| spetovar1. 12. 2009 13:43:17 |
@miham: I meant more the lower outer (semicircular) compartment. That one sometimes pulls a bit to the side and you have to adjust with hand to close. But minor.
As for weight, I considered that too. But decided on compromise of fit vs weight. Mine weighs 2 kg. Can lighten it a bit (remove non-essentials - back reinforcements, rain cover,...) But how smart is that... .
I usually put stove, pot, clothes, food, junk I maybe don't need but put anyway,... So backpack weight itself negligible, since with normal 20 kg inside, one kg more or less. Good for training 
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| miham1. 12. 2009 16:51:44 |
With Guide you can have the bottom connected or separated from the top and it zips up similarly to yours.
Recently I bought the Vaude backpack Tec Rock 32 (Link). So far I'm satisfied with it, but I admit that Deuter is much more comfortable to carry.
LP,
Miha
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