Ruck

[Albatross]

I love my issue ALICE ripoff. Without it I wouldn't have developed T4 syndrome.

Maybe I just need to upgrade one to semi-gucci.

[Ngati Tumatauenga]

That's like saying you can make a turd smell nice.

Aint gonna happen, holmes.

[Jarhead]

No frame?

Well, it has of course got an internal frame and a padded back part but it hasn't got such an "bulky" add-on frame like the ALICE.

I can snap you some photos if you want.

[Albatross]

Well, it has of course got an internal frame and a padded back part but it hasn't got such an "bulky" add-on frame like the ALICE.

I can snap you some photos if you want.

That would be very kind, but please wear the black thong like last time sexy boy.

[Jarhead]

That would be very kind, but please wear the black thong like last time sexy boy.

^^ As you wish, master.

[Albatross]

^^ As you wish, master.

All hail the spinny dog.

[Piirka]

I use an army surplus british bergen and like it.
I believe there are those in solid green also, not only camo.

Edit: Hmm... Just checked, 3000 cu in = 50 liters, so a bergen of 85-125 liters is a bit over the scale...

[Jarhead]

You might want to check out that review as well:

[BrianT]

How much weight are you trying to ruck? If you're just messing around with 45-50lbs, I have experience with a 38L Osprey Kestrel I've taken on a couple backpacking trips. Looks civilian because it is and was comfortable even though I overloaded the pack. I think I got it for like $110. I think they make a size bigger that might of be some interest. It wasn't out when I bought the pack, wish it was.

[TehSuig]

Why all the ALICE pack hate? I loved mine. You just need to add some fastex buckles to the cinch straps and get a beefier waist belt. I used Kifaru packs overseas, but stateside the ALICE couldn't be beat.

I second BrianT's recommendation for an Osprey pack. They are relatively cheap and will last you a good while.

[Piirka]

I once tried a 3-day pack of some 50 liters. As it is short and extends backwards, however packing and repacking it, the point of gravity was way too back and it was really **** to carry, a real veshmeshok (suffering pack)...

[Albatross]

How much weight are you trying to ruck? If you're just messing around with 45-50lbs, I have experience with a 38L Osprey Kestrel I've taken on a couple backpacking trips. Looks civilian because it is and was comfortable even though I overloaded the pack. I think I got it for like $110. I think they make a size bigger that might of be some interest. It wasn't out when I bought the pack, wish it was.

start around 35 then work up to 50 or so.

[T3ngu]

Alby has batty confused with Rhino....... Who is Canadian.

[carbonrod]

I use a Bora. 90 maybe? Works well. Holds up well.

[HK in AK]

Gucci eh? You're turning into a California queer quicker than I imagined.

I'm off to Alaska on Friday for a couple weeks. If you set something up for mid June I'll make the drive North.

I have not approved your travel papers to Alaska....The weather is great right now....mid 60's ....sun up for about 15 hours. Fish are starting their early run.