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Re: knapsack recommendations
Reply #10 - Sep 6th, 2009 at 7:12pm
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db wrote on Sep 6th, 2009 at 4:18am:
I had an aluminum Sigg w/ the O ring. It was always tough to get a proper seal. Lucky for me a bear ate that one. My others are all the Nalgene plastic fuel bottles with the pouring spout that stores inside. You can tell when you screw down the cap they won't leak. Puncture maybe.... If you don't need to pressurize they're great.


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.
  
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Re: knapsack recommendations
Reply #11 - Sep 29th, 2009 at 2:53am
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S_T -- Yes, Nalgene discontinued producing their fuel bottles a number of years ago.  Focusing on their other product lines I guess.

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Reply #12 - Sep 29th, 2009 at 2:50pm
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Puckster wrote on Sep 29th, 2009 at 2:53am:
S_T -- Yes, Nalgene discontinued producing their fuel bottles a number of years ago.  Focusing on their other product lines I guess.
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NEVER fails, you find a good product that holds up well, and the "Bean Counters" discontinue it Huh
Usually they want to sell you an improved model, I guess in this case they couldn't improve an excellent product.
  
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Re: knapsack recommendations
Reply #13 - Sep 29th, 2009 at 3:11pm
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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.
  
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Reply #14 - Oct 21st, 2009 at 1:59pm
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A CCS Rucksack maybe?
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Re: knapsack recommendations
Reply #15 - Oct 23rd, 2009 at 5:30pm
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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...
  
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Reply #16 - Jun 18th, 2010 at 3:43am
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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!
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Reply #17 - Jun 18th, 2010 at 1:45pm
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Arcteryx & Gregory are my current preferred brands.
  
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Reply #18 - Oct 1st, 2010 at 3:42am
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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.
  
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Reply #19 - Oct 1st, 2010 at 2:00pm
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Craigslist.

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