Craigslist.

Sounds like you're looking for something cheap to abuse.  I've found some great deals on craigslist.

Has anyone used a Quetico superior pack #4 (not granite gear)?
Apparently the Quetico company went out of business but i know someone selling a couple used ones. Wondering what they're comparable to.

Arcteryx & Gregory are my current preferred brands.

I second the vote for the CCS rucksack, recently picked one up and have no doubt this pack will get handed down to my kids!! Great piece of gear!
Cc

I went through a number of day packs in the past fifteen years.  Usually a zipper goes.  I've had an Arcteryx day pack for about 6 years that I bought for it's heavy duty zippers.  It has held up well to a lot of abuses and can hold a surprising amount of gear.
Last season I used the BWJ Guide pack for the entire season.  Relatively expensive at $100, but I believe it's going to be a long term keeper.  Tough, spacious and comfortable.  It has two large side pouches with serious two way zippers and a zippered front pouch, as well.  I cut an old ridgerest pad in half and trimmed one half to make a 'liner' for the main body of the pack.  Pulls out to be a short camp pad and protects the contents (and your back--the pack has no padding).  It always has the first aid and repair kits, a fleece jacket and spare socks in a little drybag (this is also my pillow), tackle and gear (fillet knife, pliers, stringer, etc) and all the miscellaneous odds and ends (extra compass, handwarmers, space blanket, a couple of short lines, lighters, firestarter, etc) in it and has plenty of room for water bottles, lunch sack, cook kit, etc.
I find it handy, as a solo paddler, to have a pack like this along.  It goes on all the day trips, working as ballast and stowage.  I'm a bit ocd about my systems and placement of gear, I like to know where something (especially first aid, etc) is, at all times when I'm out there.  Most of the gear has it's place.  I hate wasting time searching for something.  But enough about me...

A CCS Rucksack maybe?
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I use one or the other of these for food and cookware, depending on how many people are going.  Very sturdy bags.

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The Molle webbing comes in handy for shoving whatever you need in it.

Puckster wrote on Sep 29^th, 2009 at 2:53am:


NEVER fails, you find a good product that holds up well, and the "Bean Counters" discontinue it
Usually they want to sell you an improved model, I guess in this case they couldn't improve an excellent product.

S_T -- Yes, Nalgene discontinued producing their fuel bottles a number of years ago.  Focusing on their other product lines I guess.

prouboy

db wrote on Sep 6^th, 2009 at 4:18am:


I have a RED Naglene fuel  bottle, but from what I've read on-line, they seem to be out of production? Anyone know different, or have source?
I solved the problem buy buying a Coleman Premium Fuel Liter, which comes in a plastic bottle. I just used the Naglene fuel bottle first and transfered the Coleman when needed. The built in pouring spout is a nice option. I like the Plastic bottles better than the Aluminum. They'll take a "hit", and don't dent or puncture as easy as the thin Aluminum bottles. For a little extra protection, I wrap the body with a thin Bubble wrap, secured with a Bungee Bob. In the side pocket, they're safe and secure, and easily accessible.