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Post by Ogre on Mar 9, 2015 22:34:04 GMT -5
I'm having a hard time deciding on which pack I should buy. This is going to be used to for a Co2 Tank, Hydro and other various things extras on the field, I want something versatile and light weight. www.evike.com/products/52185/Basic backpack, not sure if it will be too big, won't be able to run hydro or co2 without modification. www.evike.com/products/52186/Cheaper, same manufacturer as above, not quite sure if I will be able to fit my hydro in there, will still have modify it and cut slits for hydro and remote lines www.evike.com/products/39710/More expensive, small, I will be able to fit my Co2 tank and hydro bladder in there, comes with 2.5L bladder, not sure if I want to spend 60 bucks on a backpack though. (Lel, i'm the guy who will buy all these expensive guns, but my gear is cheap as hell) Any suggestions?
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Post by voodoo on Mar 10, 2015 5:14:03 GMT -5
My only real suggestion is don't skimp! You're going to be wearing this for an entire event, loaded with everything. When it comes to gear you usually get what you pay for. Take for instance the regular issued Camelbak. Small simple design, but wearing it all day starts to get old on your shoulders. Compare that to the Mule that I picked up for a little over $100, and with the added strap padding is amazing! I can wear the Mule all day with full bladder, and loaded with whatever I can fit with zero issues.
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Post by Gimpalong on Mar 10, 2015 11:52:20 GMT -5
Ogre,
Could you elaborate a bit more?
Question Set #1
Are you looking for a pack to use at a 24+ hour type event where you'll need to carry food, hydration, a warmth layer, other equipment, etc on to the field?
Or
Are you looking for a pack to carry Co2, maybe some extra BBs, some water and a few other odds and ends?
Question Set #2
Do you need to have the pack with you at all times or will you be leaving it at an HQ/base/bivouac?
Or
Are you going to wear the pack at all times over top of your regular "fighting" kit?
Question Set #3
What "fighting" kit are you using? Plate carrier, chest rig, harness?
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Post by Ogre on Mar 10, 2015 16:33:09 GMT -5
This is basically going to be with me at all times to cary Co2/HPA and my hydration bladder, maybe a few extra bbs. I'm still running a minimalist chest rig so I can't just get another pouch for my tank.
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Post by Gabriel on Mar 10, 2015 16:43:24 GMT -5
Look into getting a Eagle yote, or a yote replica. I've got a few friends that have them, and they love them to death. Im considering selling my Slick and Crydo to get one.
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Post by Simon on Mar 10, 2015 18:43:52 GMT -5
I've got one like the first one you listed but I run a full plate carrier so I cut the straps of it and secured it to the pc. I like it so far. My buddy runs a real similar set up.
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Post by Coussens5 on Mar 11, 2015 6:57:56 GMT -5
I've got one like the first one you listed but I run a full plate carrier so I cut the straps of it and secured it to the pc. I like it so far. My buddy runs a real similar set up. I'm the buddy, I run basically that first pack. I'm not a huge brand/ geardo so cheap/ off brand works for me. Its smaller than that picture lets on. I think it works well, although I just switched to an ILPS system and a smaller tank pouch only because having everything in a backpack on your back makes it so all the weight you're carrying is extended further out and puts strain on your back. After a 2 day event with it like that I could really feel it (one of those I'm too old for this shit moments). I'll post a picture of my old plate carrier setup for you tonight if you're interested.
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Post by Ogre on Mar 11, 2015 11:23:28 GMT -5
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