Req: Review Snugpak Sleeka Force

[Brabo]

I'm looking for a new daypack.
Came across this one: snugpak sleeka force 35lt
It cost only 50 euro here in the Netherlands but is
also a good pack? Does some one have experience
with this kind of pack? I believe the RNLMC use it too

[cosimo]

They're very inexpensive and of reasonable quality like a lot a snugpak gear. If you only need it for light occasional use it is a good option. There are not a lot of features on it. Just side pockets and a roll away camo rain cover. Some might consider its simplicity a good thing. I see a lot of Royal Marines when I'm out on the hill and most seem to use Berghaus munro or Karrimor sabre as a daypack. These are also very simple packs but are very tough indeed and you can attach pouches from other bags and rigs. I'm not in the military so I don't know if these are issued or the guys buy their own.

Hope this is helpful.

[Brabo]

Have seen that sleeka pack from Snugpak.
I think I just stick to there jackets. This pack
is very cheap.

Somethings I don't like:
-very short backpanel
-no rain/snowlock (only a flap with toplid pocket)

[Leadenlegacy]

These daysacks are not issued to you, it is all own purchase. The snugpak is a very good daysack, very though. But I find the Munro a bit tougher and there are 2 iron bars in the back what makes it more sturdy. The advantage of the snugpak then again is that you can pack it really small.

[Brabo]

I've bought one.
What I can say is that is not as cheap as it looks.
I used to work with a Berghaus Munro which is one hell of good pack.
This Snugpak is also a good pack.
First of all it'[s very comfort to carry. This, because of the large hipbeld
and the cushing on the lower back. You can carry the pack more on your
hips, which is better when carrying heavy loads. Also a nice feature are
the side sacs on it. They look small but I can easly fit one with a SIGG
1lt aluminiumdrink bottle. The main compartment is large enough to carry
item for one day: jacket, food etc.
On top you have a larger pocket then a with a Munro pack. Very nice to
but some goggles or small thing in it.
Only small con I have is that the pack haven't got a snow/wet wetter lock.
I think it's done because of the fast excess to the main compartment.
But the large flap over it close it all and there is an small pocket on the
bottom of the pack with a fixed DPM raincover.
Overal a very good pack for only 50 euro. But then again the RNLMC is
use too; that a good review of it selve if you ask me.