Quoted: SO if your gonna pack alarge pack wear it and use it. just pick a good pack and get fitted for it.
YMMV
What kinda of pack would you recommend Im looking for one that I can attach molle pouches to. I have been looking at the Kifaru MMR, its very pricey but havent found another one like it. So if anyone has experience with this pack please tell me about it. |
My theroy on things varies from most.
IMHO a BOBis just that not a "mission" specific bag.
YOU buy it,pack it use it. end of story.
Haveing extras to add on(molle) is just that extras. More weight, add'd bulk etc.
You wear your BOB,, and your edc/KISS line 2 and thats it. you hit trouble,, you dump rucks,, and de-ass, retrive your pack later.
If you cant thats your roll of the dice, but youll be alive, instead of dead or worse, from having all your eggs in one basket.
Any pack you buy needs to be fitted to your torso. This is easy and once measured you can find apack thats your size. Most are listed as what size they are or what size torso they fit.
IMHO for a Long haul BOB your looking at 5500ci+ for all climates, and food and gear.
2 weeks of food is ALOT of weight and bulk even with freeze dried.
Mainsaty/daytrex bars are not 2 week food staples. if you think they are , try them for 2 weeks and get back to me.( no flam on you just pointing something out).
Also your pack will be large, and heavy. Can you and do you know 100% for a fact that in varying climtaes you can hump it xxx miles? WHatis your breaking point spped and weight wise.
There is more to just packing a bag. You have to use it.
So no matter what use the bag.
as for brands. I like keltys.. but would rather have a dana or gregory.
kifaru's are nice,, but pricey and well.... i dont care fer them.... thats the nicest thing youll hear me say about them
but if ya got the $$$ and want one,,go for it, i havent heard anyone not be happy with them,