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Posted: 8/17/2015 11:16:20 AM EDT
Hi guys.
I'm looking for a really small backpack to take on short hikes. Ideally something to just hold a 1qt canteen (maybe 2) and one of my smaller conceal carries. I figured you guys might have some good recommendations. Thanks! |
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I really don't like camelbacks or similar bags. I'd prefer just a bag so I can carry a canteen/bottle.
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Take your pick. The futura yoke system wears like a dream.
http://www.mysteryranch.com/asap-pack http://www.mysteryranch.com/streetfighter-pack Of the two, I would grab the ASAP if I were you. Mount a retention holster to the molle on the inside. It's supported there by the frame sheet in the pack and you'll have quick access to it via the large zipper across the top. You can probably even mount a spare mag pouch if the need develops. There are two dump pockets on the inside of the pack that are excellent for canteens or Nalgene bottles. They can be accessed by just opening the lid. It gives them a dedicated space separate from whatever other stuff you drag on your hike (such as a light jacket, etc) and makes it easy to stow them vertically when you're done without having to dig out a hole to slide them in. There's also a small pocket in the lid where you can throw snacks or a headlamp or boo boo kit. Avoid the urge to mount stuff to the molle on the outside and it'll stay slick and light. |
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Take your pick. The futura yoke system wears like a dream. http://www.mysteryranch.com/asap-pack http://www.mysteryranch.com/streetfighter-pack View Quote I have an ASAP, but I've been REALLY tempted by the street fighter. I added it to the cart last week but didn't complete the purchase. |
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Ditch the canteen and get a camelback style pack.
Or, what I do for day hikes: a tiny GoLite pack with a couple bottles of water and a FAK. Speed |
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I use a camel Bak mule. A sds medic pouch on the back carriers my water filter and extras.
Carry four reloads...g17..3liter bladder..gloves...bandana ..sil tarp.ifak ..maps..compass. mora ...ti spirit..whistle ..h2o..spare cr123s..mini survival kit..25ft of 550..led chemical stick..bunch of small shit like insect juice...matches...BIC...firesteel. Bout 19 lbs iirc. I really need a bigger pack for day hikes but I've had this over 10 years...and has a few hundred miles and range days under it. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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View Quote Or just a little bigger: http://www.amazon.com/Osprey-Packs-Talon-22-Backpack/dp/B00HPM8TG8/ref=pd_sim_468_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=1HYD8HCT8BT2MT9JWAZ8 I have a Talon 33 and a Aether 70. Osprey makes great stuff. ETA- I like the Talon 33 a lot. You can expand it for enough stuff for maybe 2 overnights or cinch everything down for just a day hike. The 22 would probably be just what you're looking for. |
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I just bought a Tactical Tailor Urban Operator Pack for work. US made and seems to be very good quality. The Urban Operator may be a little big for your needs but they have a smaller one, the Removable Operator Pack. Mil-Spec Monkey has a collaborated version of it that shows it with a CCW inside.
http://www.tacticaltailor.com/removableoperatorpack.aspx http://milspecmonkey.com/store/packs-bags/341-msm-adapt-pack.html |
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Quoted: 2 liter Camelback. View Quote I use the HAWG for what the OP is looking for. eta: Looks like they changed that model. I'm looking for the equivalent. Mine is just the bladder with a relatively small pouch on the back side near the bottom that fits a decent amount of stuff. I usually carry energy bars in it along with first aid stuff. I think I have my models mixed up. I'm thinking mine must be the Ambush, not the HAWG. Getting senile. ![]() |
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Hi guys. I'm looking for a really small backpack to take on short hikes. Ideally something to just hold a 1qt canteen (maybe 2) and one of my smaller conceal carries. I figured you guys might have some good recommendations. Thanks! View Quote The Tara by Hill People is a great little pack. The yoke system is awesome and can accommodate a kit bag in front for CC. |
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View Quote Something like that is exactly what I'm looking for! |
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Hill People Gear Tarahumara
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You said a "good backpack" but you were really looking for what is basically a drawstring bag? ![]() http://backpackingtherockies.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Nike-Drawstring-Backpack.jpg View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Something like that is exactly what I'm looking for! You said a "good backpack" but you were really looking for what is basically a drawstring bag? ![]() http://backpackingtherockies.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Nike-Drawstring-Backpack.jpg Yeah that thing would not be a good choice IMO...but YMMV of course. |
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You said a "good backpack" but you were really looking for what is basically a drawstring bag? ![]() http://backpackingtherockies.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Nike-Drawstring-Backpack.jpg View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Something like that is exactly what I'm looking for! You said a "good backpack" but you were really looking for what is basically a drawstring bag? ![]() http://backpackingtherockies.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Nike-Drawstring-Backpack.jpg I will be keeping a conceal carry handgun in it...so I don't know how well that would work. |
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I will be keeping a conceal carry handgun in it...so I don't know how well that would work. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Something like that is exactly what I'm looking for! You said a "good backpack" but you were really looking for what is basically a drawstring bag? ![]() http://backpackingtherockies.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Nike-Drawstring-Backpack.jpg I will be keeping a conceal carry handgun in it...so I don't know how well that would work. But it's almost exactly like the Maxpedition rolly-sack that you seemed to really like. |
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But it's almost exactly like the Maxpedition rolly-sack that you seemed to really like. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Something like that is exactly what I'm looking for! You said a "good backpack" but you were really looking for what is basically a drawstring bag? ![]() http://backpackingtherockies.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Nike-Drawstring-Backpack.jpg I will be keeping a conceal carry handgun in it...so I don't know how well that would work. But it's almost exactly like the Maxpedition rolly-sack that you seemed to really like. It's not FDE ![]() |
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I love my Black Diamond BBee Fits a 70 oz camelback. |
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Or just a little bigger: http://www.amazon.com/Osprey-Packs-Talon-22-Backpack/dp/B00HPM8TG8/ref=pd_sim_468_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=1HYD8HCT8BT2MT9JWAZ8 I have a Talon 33 and a Aether 70. Osprey makes great stuff. ETA- I like the Talon 33 a lot. You can expand it for enough stuff for maybe 2 overnights or cinch everything down for just a day hike. The 22 would probably be just what you're looking for. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
Or just a little bigger: http://www.amazon.com/Osprey-Packs-Talon-22-Backpack/dp/B00HPM8TG8/ref=pd_sim_468_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=1HYD8HCT8BT2MT9JWAZ8 I have a Talon 33 and a Aether 70. Osprey makes great stuff. ETA- I like the Talon 33 a lot. You can expand it for enough stuff for maybe 2 overnights or cinch everything down for just a day hike. The 22 would probably be just what you're looking for. Osprey FTW. bullet proof warranty. great customer service. proven product for many years. My wife and I both use the smaller 33 and Aether's for short and long range hikes / backpacking. My wife just sent her 11 yr old backpack in that got eaten by my dog and they completely replaced the ruined straps / hip belt and harness for no charge. Good as new. |
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I will be keeping a conceal carry handgun in it...so I don't know how well that would work. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Something like that is exactly what I'm looking for! You said a "good backpack" but you were really looking for what is basically a drawstring bag? ![]() http://backpackingtherockies.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Nike-Drawstring-Backpack.jpg I will be keeping a conceal carry handgun in it...so I don't know how well that would work. The straps look painful with the weight you want to carry. I'd be looking more at packs that have decent straps. |
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View Quote I wasn't aware these even existed.. pretty neat little pack. |
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I wasn't aware these even existed.. pretty neat little pack. Walmart sells the outdoor products brand iirc under 10$... but its not in cool Guy tip of the spear tan. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Anyone who says anything other than the Osprey Talon 22 is wrong
Unless its a larger/smaller version that is. http://www.amazon.com/Osprey-Packs-Backpack-Shamrock-Medium/dp/B00E0LGKSG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1439840117&sr=8-1&keywords=talon+22 ![]() |
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Anyone who says anything other than the Osprey Talon 22 is wrong Unless its a larger/smaller version that is. http://www.amazon.com/Osprey-Packs-Backpack-Shamrock-Medium/dp/B00E0LGKSG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1439840117&sr=8-1&keywords=talon+22 http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/91qU58O9wjL._SL1500_.jpg View Quote Boom. I took my 33 up Whitney a couple weeks ago (14,508 feet and 22 miles) and it was great. In retrospect I should have taken my Aether since my Talon was a bit overloaded with the stupid bear canister, but it still worked out fine. |
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Hi guys. I'm looking for a really small backpack to take on short hikes. Ideally something to just hold a 1qt canteen (maybe 2) and one of my smaller conceal carries. I figured you guys might have some good recommendations. Thanks! View Quote No offense but at this payload it any school size back pack will do. I mean we're talking like 6-8 pounds total right? Some serious overthinking, or under planning, going on here. |
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Thanks guys! Some good options here.
And ya, I'm a sucker for anything tan :) |
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Sounds like you need a basic training pistol belt... It even has room for a poncho :)
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I use one of these:
![]() It's expensive, but it works very well. Tact Tailor conceal carry sling bag ETA: 100% US-made, too - if that matters to you. |
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No offense but at this payload it any school size back pack will do. I mean we're talking like 6-8 pounds total right? Some serious overthinking, or under planning, going on here. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Hi guys. I'm looking for a really small backpack to take on short hikes. Ideally something to just hold a 1qt canteen (maybe 2) and one of my smaller conceal carries. I figured you guys might have some good recommendations. Thanks! No offense but at this payload it any school size back pack will do. I mean we're talking like 6-8 pounds total right? Some serious overthinking, or under planning, going on here. LOL....No shit! The "why pay less" crowd is really out in force in this thread. ![]() Hell most any "book bag" type pack would work. Overkill really. I'd just toss the stuff in a old haversack and be on my way. I made me one out of a USGI shelter-half to carry dead squirrels in. Cheap canvas that's already green. Plenty of haversack plans on the net or you can order a CW era repro for cheap ($14.00) and dye it the color you want. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canvas-Haversack-w-Removable-Cotton-Liner-Shoulder-Strap-Civil-War-L-K-/391007110170?hash=item5b09d7041a |
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I really don't like camelbacks or similar bags. I'd prefer just a bag so I can carry a canteen/bottle. View Quote I was going to recommend this. ![]() |
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Get a camelbak mule. It is basically a mini backpack that holds water. Take out the bladder if you don't want to use it, but they are well made and durable bags.
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LOL....No shit! The "why pay less" crowd is really out in force in this thread. ![]() Hell most any "book bag" type pack would work. Overkill really. I'd just toss the stuff in a old haversack and be on my way. I made me one out of a USGI shelter-half to carry dead squirrels in. Cheap canvas that's already green. Plenty of haversack plans on the net or you can order a CW era repro for cheap ($14.00) and dye it the color you want. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canvas-Haversack-w-Removable-Cotton-Liner-Shoulder-Strap-Civil-War-L-K-/391007110170?hash=item5b09d7041a View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Hi guys. I'm looking for a really small backpack to take on short hikes. Ideally something to just hold a 1qt canteen (maybe 2) and one of my smaller conceal carries. I figured you guys might have some good recommendations. Thanks! No offense but at this payload it any school size back pack will do. I mean we're talking like 6-8 pounds total right? Some serious overthinking, or under planning, going on here. LOL....No shit! The "why pay less" crowd is really out in force in this thread. ![]() Hell most any "book bag" type pack would work. Overkill really. I'd just toss the stuff in a old haversack and be on my way. I made me one out of a USGI shelter-half to carry dead squirrels in. Cheap canvas that's already green. Plenty of haversack plans on the net or you can order a CW era repro for cheap ($14.00) and dye it the color you want. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canvas-Haversack-w-Removable-Cotton-Liner-Shoulder-Strap-Civil-War-L-K-/391007110170?hash=item5b09d7041a I'm thinking of a ww2 repro m1936 musette as well. |
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