CBee wrote: To me the weak points are the side pockets...
north-north-west wrote:Anything you take through the Arthurs has to be able to cope with the occasional pack-haul and maybe a bit of scrub. But as long as you're careful around the rocks, I don't see why a Dyneema pack wouldn't work. From my limited experience, the material is more durable than expected.
CBee wrote: I use the external pocket only for rain jacket and dirty stuff such tent footprint
gonebush wrote:Can I ask where you got your pack from. I’m aware of stockists in Katoomba and Melbourne and not sure if there are others in Aus.
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Tom's Outdoors in Tumut stock hmg gear as wellheadwerkn wrote:Adventure Base or Packraft Australia. I got my Junction direct from HMG (it's not a "regular" model.. or wasn't at the time) however international shipping now from them is utterly ridiculous (US$150-US$200 for a pack and a couple of accessories) so between that and the falling Aussie dollar, the minor mark-up local distributors charge will still have you ahead (and delivered to your door sooner too!).CBee wrote: I use the external pocket only for rain jacket and dirty stuff such tent footprint
I use mine for our tents, which are compact enough to fit in a tyvek 'envelope' made to suit the back pocket's dimensions and secured with mini carabiner (though it wouldn't fall out even if I was upside down for a week). Alas, the winter tent won't quite fit as neatly.
CBee wrote:The problem is, when tackling terrain such Farmhouse creek or similar, I don't want to have items bulging out of the pack because they get caught.
CBee wrote:Also you don't want to have a pack taller than your head and the roll top feature for me is a must for a pack.
Walk_fat boy_walk wrote:Tom's Outdoors in Tumut stock hmg gear as well
headwerkn wrote:CBee wrote:Also you don't want to have a pack taller than your head and the roll top feature for me is a must for a pack.
+1 for rolltops. The ability to compress DOWN your pack and have it slowly shrink to suit as you eat through your food cannot be overstated. As is the ability to have it quickly expand when you just want to throw in a bunch of clothes on top. I don't think I could go back to a 'traditional' top-brain style hiking pack either!
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