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I like Eagle Creek packs but I use them for international backpacking so some of their features while adding weight are worth it to me. They're not cheap but the quality is there.
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I got a Coleman external frame backpack about 5 years ago, it's done good, and its comfortable. It was about $60 new.
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I have had an Eagle creek before, I also do some travel abroad and they were grreat but it has been awhile.. just wondered if there were any new brands around. I do want something I can use for everything...
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Well, I got a Trailmaker last year from Wal-Mart, its a medium size back pack with no frame and it's done well since I've had it. it was about $20 new. I thought you was asking about a full frame backpack above. Being an Eagle Scout, I've done a lot of camping and that bag will hold up very well in all conditions, I forgot to mention, its also water resistant.
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I just think the frame backpacks are a bit much, and sometimes uncomfortable. the last one I had was over $200 but it lasted awhile (Eaglecreek)
Thank you though!
I knew I would get some good feedback here!
I just think the frame backpacks are a bit much, and sometimes uncomfortable. the last one I had was over $200 but it lasted awhile (Eaglecreek)
Thank you though!
I knew I would get some good feedback here!
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$200.00 is not out of line ~ at all ~ for a quality pack.
EagleCreek is not a name I am familiar with, however, if you're looking for REAL good stuff at a fair to reasonable price, see:
http://www.campmor.com
The Motherlode of camping gear - from mild to wild.
HTH.
EagleCreek is not a name I am familiar with, however, if you're looking for REAL good stuff at a fair to reasonable price, see:
http://www.campmor.com
The Motherlode of camping gear - from mild to wild.
HTH.
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MW95F250
I just think the frame backpacks are a bit much, and sometimes uncomfortable. the last one I had was over $200 but it lasted awhile (Eaglecreek)
Thank you though!
I knew I would get some good feedback here!
MW95F250
I just think the frame backpacks are a bit much, and sometimes uncomfortable. the last one I had was over $200 but it lasted awhile (Eaglecreek)
Thank you though!
I knew I would get some good feedback here!
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Originally posted by sinjin
luv,
My EC is an internal frame, was your's external? I think externals are better for true backpacking but are vulnerable as checked baggage.
luv,
My EC is an internal frame, was your's external? I think externals are better for true backpacking but are vulnerable as checked baggage.