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    Bendalong
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    Have been doing the obligatory research on packs for up to two days overnight backcountry and would appreciate constructive critique on fabric, size, versatility and anything else considered pertinent:
    Marmot 'Eiger 65'; seems a little too lightwieght construction and surprisingly small for a 65 litre capacity.
    Black Diamond 'Revelation' 45 Litre; This seems to be the bees knees but cannot find any retail in Sydney that stocks Black Diamond packs.
    Mountain Designs 'Foxlight'; felt more comfortable than the 'Eiger 65'.
    Thanks in advance.

    [size="1"][ 19.03.2008, 08:20 PM: Message edited by: Bendalong ][/size]

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    Macpac. Try the Ascent (JD has this) and Ascent XPD (Taxman's pack). Tough as and plenty of room.
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    at least 65L or larger in size

    Macpac look tough as - i'm not sure on how much they weigh
    Osprey are sweet, but EXXY!!!!

    on the cheaper side my alpine lowe is holding up to a lot of abuse

    [size="1"][ 20.03.2008, 09:20 AM: Message edited by: Caboose ][/size]
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    Have a look at Kathmandu, particularly as they have an easter sale on.
    I'm a mountain man and I love mountain women.

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    The Macpac Ascent weighs 2kg and is bullet proof. At 65L it is a great size.....also, Macpac is on sale everywhere right now!
    *insert witty comment here*

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