Mini pack back pack (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 7/15/2023 4:05:01 PM EDT
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Finally got out and did a short hike this weekend with the Mini Pack. It was a pretty easy 5 mile, 700 foot elevation loop around a lake near Mount Hood. Didn't really need a pack for this hike, but wanted to try out my Mini Pack. Stuffed my first aid kit, wife's water bottle and a jacket in it with plenty of space to spare. I thought I would need a sternum strap for the straps, but it is not necessary. Put the pack on and synch the straps down. It road perfectly on my upper back. Very comfortable for the whole hike. This is going to be my "go to" day trip bag now. Note, this was a pre-production unit. Slightly different than the current design. Attached File My standard hiking load out. Water bottle in a mini skittles pouch. G20 10mm with one reload. Attached File |
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I need to get the double ar mag pouch and gp pouch to finish mine out… I’ll quit stalling one day. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By fatguy7814: I need to get the double ar mag pouch and gp pouch to finish mine out… I’ll quit stalling one day. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/159241/IMG_6601_jpeg-2886820.JPG Do it! 
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Originally Posted By Inimicalone: Do it! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/228016/20230524_152253-2827569.jpg I like that 2+2 setup. I'll have to pick one up. Might be a bit though. Wife was just let go from her job of 8 years Thursday  have to curtail fun money spending for a while.
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Originally Posted By ORjeepguy: I like that 2+2 setup. I'll have to pick one up. Might be a bit though. Wife was just let go from her job of 8 years Thursday have to curtail fun money spending for a while.Originally Posted By ORjeepguy: Originally Posted By Inimicalone: Do it! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/228016/20230524_152253-2827569.jpg I like that 2+2 setup. I'll have to pick one up. Might be a bit though. Wife was just let go from her job of 8 years Thursday have to curtail fun money spending for a while.Sorry fren
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Originally Posted By ORjeepguy: I like that 2+2 setup. I'll have to pick one up. Might be a bit though. Wife was just let go from her job of 8 years Thursday have to curtail fun money spending for a while.Originally Posted By ORjeepguy: Originally Posted By Inimicalone: Do it! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/228016/20230524_152253-2827569.jpg I like that 2+2 setup. I'll have to pick one up. Might be a bit though. Wife was just let go from her job of 8 years Thursday have to curtail fun money spending for a while.That sucks… my wife quit her job 5 months ago and took my fun money too… now I have to try and be a responsible adult and adulting isn’t fun. |
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Thank you anonymous arfcommer. I really appreciate this! 🥰🥰 today was a good day. Although I was at work for 11 hours. Ugh. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By fatguy7814: That sucks… my wife quit her job 5 months ago and took my fun money too… now I have to try and be a responsible adult and adulting isn’t fun. Originally Posted By fatguy7814: Originally Posted By ORjeepguy: Originally Posted By Inimicalone: Do it! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/228016/20230524_152253-2827569.jpg I like that 2+2 setup. I'll have to pick one up. Might be a bit though. Wife was just let go from her job of 8 years Thursday have to curtail fun money spending for a while.That sucks… my wife quit her job 5 months ago and took my fun money too… now I have to try and be a responsible adult and adulting isn’t fun. Sounds like she might have a few leads. Hopefully it won't be long. Your wife doing "stay at home mom" duty? |
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Originally Posted By ORjeepguy: Sounds like she might have a few leads. Hopefully it won't be long. Your wife doing "stay at home mom" duty? Definitely doing the stay at home mom thing, but also started her own business…. Attached File Which has turned into a lot more work for me, but the flower farm has been good for the family so far. |
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Originally Posted By ORjeepguy: That's awesome! Doing local deliveries? Does she do it through a website or social media? She’s selling to a lot of the local florist and wholesalers and also has a farm stand that we set up once a week in front of the house selling bouquets to the community. She also hits up some farmers markets on the weekends if we have time. She does have a website and social media because you can’t do a business without it nowadays. It is pretty awesome, but the start up costs really cut into the fun money… hopefully next year she’ll start making some decent money. If not, she’s still home with the kids and ramen ain’t that expensive 
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Originally Posted By ORjeepguy: Thank you anonymous arfcommer. I really appreciate this! 🥰🥰 today was a good day. Although I was at work for 11 hours. Ugh. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/185965/20230719_183032_jpg-2891873.JPG Damn, that is really cool. This community truly is the best. |
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Originally Posted By Inimicalone: I'm going to need the complainants department manager please. This mini backpack does NOT fit one chihuahua period... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/228016/20230723_142141-2895683.jpg  We're gonna need a bigger back pack. |
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Originally Posted By NachoDip: Is there a way to attach the mini backpack to the back of the larger backpack? You know… for research reasons. I would say yes, front to front with the pals slots. |
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Not like this... Attached File |
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Originally Posted By esstac-: Y'all are dumber than this https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/72956/PXL_20230731_032416394-2903428.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/72956/PXL_20230731_032423307-2903429.jpg  
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Originally Posted By esstac-: Y'all are dumber than this https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/72956/PXL_20230731_032416394-2903428.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/72956/PXL_20230731_032423307-2903429.jpg I freely admit that I'm at least that dumb... |
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Originally Posted By esstac-: Y'all are dumber than this https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/72956/PXL_20230731_032416394-2903428.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/72956/PXL_20230731_032423307-2903429.jpg Attached File |
That was an effing stupid hike this morning  Attached File Attached File Loon Lake Idaho. |
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Originally Posted By ORjeepguy: That was an effing stupid hike this morning https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/185965/Screenshot_20230816_152327_jpg-2921919.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/185965/20230816_094547_jpg-2921920.JPG Loon Lake Idaho. I would literally die. |
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Originally Posted By southerncross: I would literally die. The best part about this hike was when we got back to the car, completely exhausted, my wife turns to me and says "that would have been easier if we had dirt bikes". There had been a few other dirt bike riders that passed us during the day. Don't have to tell me twice, looking at dirt bikes now. Lol |
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After that last hike, my wife told me she was absolutely not going with me today. Attached File Attached File |
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Thinking about getting one but due to the price trying to find out a little more information. The pics on the website leave a little to be desired since they appear to be slightly different variations. The pictures here help but still wondering about the inside. Any sort of velcro or straps inside to mount something to? Looking for a small bag I can sling over my shoulder and hold a small amount of gear. |
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Originally Posted By MattWouldCraft: Thinking about getting one but due to the price trying to find out a little more information. The pics on the website leave a little to be desired since they appear to be slightly different variations. The pictures here help but still wondering about the inside. Any sort of velcro or straps inside to mount something to? Looking for a small bag I can sling over my shoulder and hold a small amount of gear. We can probably arrange photos fellow AR enthusiast. |
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Originally Posted By NachoDip: We can probably arrange photos fellow AR enthusiast. Thanks! It sounds like everyone here is pleased with the bag though I wanted to use the front panel to hold my pouches I mount to my belt with descreet carry clips so I can basically add or subtract from the bag to my belt as needed. All your pictures got my brain juices flowing. |
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Originally Posted By NachoDip: We can probably arrange photos fellow AR enthusiast. I would snap some photos of the inside of mine, but I loaned it out at Cola Warrior NW for someones run and haven't gotten it back yet. If i remember correctly, there are no attachment points on the inside, but its not really big enough to be attaching much. More of a place to stuff some gear. |
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Webbing on shoulder straps. Attached File I think this one is tapered. Attached File Drain holes in bottom, 2 holes up top could be an attachment point if you’re brave enough. Attached File Inside Attached File Which is about this big. Attached File Now back to my coffee. |
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| Thanks for the pictures, that really helps. I see what looks like small variations. Some don't have a top handle, some don't have those molle flaps on the sides, etc. I don't see any custom order options, are those just older versions or are can we get it made with certain features? I was thinking velcro on the inside might be nice to mount a pistol holster or something like that. |
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Originally Posted By MattWouldCraft: Thanks for the pictures, that really helps. I see what looks like small variations. Some don't have a top handle, some don't have those molle flaps on the sides, etc. I don't see any custom order options, are those just older versions or are can we get it made with certain features? I was thinking velcro on the inside might be nice to mount a pistol holster or something like that. There has been many prototypes Also for customization, No Also  |
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Originally Posted By MattWouldCraft: Thanks for the pictures, that really helps. I see what looks like small variations. Some don't have a top handle, some don't have those molle flaps on the sides, etc. I don't see any custom order options, are those just older versions or are can we get it made with certain features? I was thinking velcro on the inside might be nice to mount a pistol holster or something like that. In my case, you get what Stu sends, and you like it. |
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Originally Posted By MattWouldCraft: I can't make up my mind. Gray is very clean and attracts less attention but multicam is multicam The answer is obvious. Never multicam. So gray it is! |
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| Ok I just bought one of these mini packs. I plan on using this as a run pack for Cola, can a 6 pack fit in the pack? |
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Originally Posted By PA-Minuteman: Ok I just bought one of these mini packs. I plan on using this as a run pack for Cola, can a 6 pack fit in the pack? Somehow its sized to fit half a 12pack log Pro tip: cut the log in half and tape the cut portion keeping the cans all snug and shit |
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Originally Posted By esstac-: Somehow its sized to fit half a 12pack log Pro tip: cut the log in half and tape the cut portion keeping the cans all snug and shit It's true. This is how I lost mine. Loaned it out like three times at NW this year. It accidentally ended up going home with one of them
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Originally Posted By esstac-: Somehow its sized to fit half a 12pack log Pro tip: cut the log in half and tape the cut portion keeping the cans all snug and shit  Honest question though, have you guys thought of making a larger one? I was looking at this pack and was thinking about getting another one to make into a search & rescue pack |
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