need a backpack ?

beachBOYken · 7 May 2012 at 13:35

Hi

Looking for a backpack for traveling and using for days out , been looking at Berghaus , regatta and so on but there are so many.

has anyone got any suggestions on a good one to look for?

don't want anything to big just big enough to put smaller items in and stuff you can just chuck in like a jumper and drinks and so on.

cheers

QlimaxUK · 7 May 2012 at 13:46

a 'backpack' for 'traveling'

are you packing it yourself?

CrispyOtter · 7 May 2012 at 13:50

Get yourself down Millets or Blacks and try on a couple then look for a better price online.

Buchanan0204 · 7 May 2012 at 13:57

Surely a bag is a bag. It holds stuff and it has straps.

beachBOYken · 7 May 2012 at 13:59

been looking at the Berghaus Remote 20 Daysack and the 12L ?

RomanNose · 7 May 2012 at 14:07

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Swissgear-GA-7316-06F00-Ibex-Laptop-Backpack/dp/B000VOC90Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336396072&sr=8-1
This can't be beaten. It's fantastic.

Trothy · 7 May 2012 at 14:27

Deuter all the way for me. Something like this.

http://www.deutergb.co.uk/products/all/hiking/all_hiking/deuter_ac_lite_14/339/

Sukh · 7 May 2012 at 15:01

Northface Recon

semi-pro waster · 7 May 2012 at 15:07

beachBOYken said:
been looking at the Berghaus Remote 20 Daysack and the 12L ?

When you say travelling and days out - what sort of thing do you mean? Day-hikes up a Munro, a casual stroll into town or something else entirely? Do you have a set budget for this? You can get a backpack for £5 but you could easily pay £80+ for another of similar size if you need the technical features.

If it's for proper hiking then it makes sense to spend a bit of money and get one with decent straps and a proper comfortable back system. If you're just going to be mooching about town and need something to hold snacks and a jumper then it is much less of an issue.

Berghaus do some reasonable backpacks, I've got an Arete 35 myself but it might be slightly overkill if your needs are simpler.

uniQ · 7 May 2012 at 15:09

Deuter are pretty good, Cotswold have a pretty good selection in their stores and the Kathmandu stores have some decent gear often at sale price.

FeFiDoh · 7 May 2012 at 15:50

I bought a Osprey Farpoint 55 for my month in Thailand.
The day/zip off bag was pretty hand for taking with me when leaving the hotel for carrying camera, books, map and mesh pockets on front for bottle of water.
When on my back it was comfortable and easy to walk around with and I managed to get quite a bit in there.

Too Tall · 7 May 2012 at 15:52

look at Bugout gear.

beachBOYken · 7 May 2012 at 16:40

semi-pro waster said:
When you say travelling and days out - what sort of thing do you mean? Day-hikes up a Munro, a casual stroll into town or something else entirely? Do you have a set budget for this? You can get a backpack for £5 but you could easily pay £80+ for another of similar size if you need the technical features.

If it's for proper hiking then it makes sense to spend a bit of money and get one with decent straps and a proper comfortable back system. If you're just going to be mooching about town and need something to hold snacks and a jumper then it is much less of an issue.

Berghaus do some reasonable backpacks, I've got an Arete 35 myself but it might be slightly overkill if your needs are simpler.

Hi

Bit of everything really , days out to the city mainly and using to carry items such as camera , umbrella and so on.

I have just got myself the Berghaus Remote Backpack 12L , it seems small and ideal for what I need it for at £30 it seems a good price.

cheers for the help guys

Gixer · 7 May 2012 at 16:40

I have a Berghaus freeflow 25L to use as a daysack. I have a Berghaus C70 1 65+10L Bioflex for travelling (expedition pack). You really need to go and try some on and get the shop to weight them a bit and see which one you likr most. I seem to always find Berghaus stuff very comfortable but it may not be the same for you. As said once you know which bag is for you use the internet to purchase, I got my C70 for £87 I think it was where as my local cotswolds wanted £140!!

semi-pro waster · 7 May 2012 at 16:48

beachBOYken said:
Hi

Bit of everything really , days out to the city mainly and using to carry items such as camera , umbrella and so on.

I have just got myself the Berghaus Remote Backpack 12L , it seems small and ideal for what I need it for at £30 it seems a good price.

cheers for the help guys

For what you're describing the Remote 12 seems like a perfectly reasonable choice, it's not huge or particularly overspecified so I hope you find it comfortable.

Guest2 · 7 May 2012 at 16:50

Depends how long you are traveling for really

I took this, which fits in hand-luggage for a 9 month trip. Excellent bag - http://www.outdoorkit.co.uk/product.php?product_id=2398

I have a Berghaus Cubic 20 for a gym bag, skiing day bag and general use - http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/backpacks/berghaus-cubic-20-litre-daysac.asp

beachBOYken · 7 May 2012 at 16:51

semi-pro waster said:
For what you're describing the Remote 12 seems like a perfectly reasonable choice, it's not huge or particularly overspecified so I hope you find it comfortable.

I was looking at the slightly larger 20L but I wanted something that is a bit more concealed on my back and not something that sticks out too much and the 20L would probably be to big for what I needed it for.

I hope it fits comfortably as I could not find a shop near me that stocks this daypack.

thanks