What's the best 30 liter bag for backpacking?
>>653934
at 30l they are pretty much all the same. it all comes down to durability. you can get a really light one that will rip, or a really heavy one that will last forever. they are pretty much just bookbags at that size, the only difference is material.
http://www.overboardusa.com/classic-waterproof-backpack-30-litres.html
Buddy of mine has one of these, seems to enjoy it. Anyone else familiar with the brand?
Is a 38L big enough for a weekend backcountry hike?
i need a durable, cheap 30-40l bag
suggestions?
>>653970
i do 3 days all the time with a 40l. it has some mesh on the outside that i put nalgenes in though.
you should be able to do it.
>>653934
The Thule Capstone 32 looks pretty comfy, has a tensioned mesh back that actually allows your back to breathe. And a good padded hip belt with pockets, which is rare as fuck where packs of that size are concerned. Pity it isn't carry-on size though, makes it utterly useless.
>>653934
Kifaru Spikecamp
>>654003
pretty much every pack that size has a belt. none of them are good. but most of them have somthing.
and how is your 32l not carry on size? i have crammed my 40l into that box more than once.
any good 35-ish L bag with kidney strap out there?
>>653934
>best
there's no such thing.
>>654258
There are literally dozens.
>>654003
i have a crux ak-47. I use two 5 liter deuter external side pockets i strap to the compression straps, if i take the frame out and put it in the backpack diagonally, put the external side pockets inside the bag, and compress it really well, it becomes cary-on size, while it expands to a 57 liter bag.
>>653934
Depends on what you want to use it for, 30 is a wee bit small for anything more than 2 days and you have to pack very carefully.
I have an Arcteryx Khard 45L that I use on 3 day trips which I think is a good size.
This might be the most retarded question, but when they say '30L' or '35L' does that mean that you can fit that much water inside the bag?
>>653975
LK35
>>653934
LK35
>>654258
LK35
>pic related, its bigger brother the LK70
>>654369
Litre is a measurement of volume. So, yes.
>>654358
the difference between a 2 day trip and a 3 day trip is only <1 lb of food (assuming dry, and cooking with water). All the other gear is the same. How could a bag possibly be good for 2 days but not 3?
>>654383
>assuming dry
Yeah I don't bring dry food, I'm still a bit of a noob in terms of /out/, three days is the longest period of time I've spent outside.
I also don't really do long trips when it's warm, so I bring extra clothes and stuff for warmth.
Maxpedition
>it's worth the price.
>>654408
>it's worth the price.
Maxpedition isn't even expensive, bro.
>>654370
Thanks, now where the Fuck do I buy it
>>653935
They're not all the same. Quality still needs to be there. Bad stitching, crap materials, shitty craftsmanship. All those can still be present in any size bag.
>>654370
wanna buy one for me and ship it to South America? I'll send you the cash
>>654491
What anon didn't mention is that you have to buy the bag, and then you have to spend more money upgrading the hipbelt and harness.
