Low-Profile Day Pack

[Ned&StacyFan]

Hello People,

Got some cash to burn and I was interested in getting a low-profile day pack. I've checked out the stuff from Blackhawk and it looks great, but I've never seen it on anyone in the pics, so I don't have any reference points, for lack of a better term, to go on.
I'm looking to spend around $200.00 and it doesn't have to be camelback compatible. I'm looking for something that can be used to haul some basic stuff around while hiking, while at the same time be low-profile enough to allow for some climbing without restricting my movements, or getting in the way.

Any Tips?

N&SF

[TheBigC]

Try: Blackhawk Patrol Pack Black SKU: 60PP00BK
It is a solid bag that has a backing that is pretty sturdy even though it is made of padding, not metal. It also has a bladder pocket and has the added feature of a velcro "glint tape patch" that is always nice on deplotments.

[Ned&StacyFan]

Thanx Bro, don't let your meat loaf.


N&SF

[Smokin Joe]

Sorry to have to disagree with you BigC,

BHI, is a company that makes descent equipment, buy now means top of the line, or solid enough to turst your life with. If your life depends on it go with SOE gear, S.O. Tech, Eagle Industries, or London Brigade. You will pay more but you can trust the equipment.

Just my .02 cents

[GackMan]

if you don't want it to be 'tactical' (green, black etc.) and just want to use it for civillian purposes take a look at http://www.dakine.com/ for some pretty nice 1-3 day packs that have lots of options and add-ons.

[Jimbo]

Arcteryx

http://www.arcteryx.com/index_lo.html

Roll Top 25 or 35

http://www.notesfromtheroad.com/outdoor/backpacks/backpacks_arcteryx.htm

suitable for civilian or somewhat un-civilian activities.

[TheBigC]

Smokin Joe, nothing wrong with dissagreeing. I actually happen to like Eagle and others like Kelty. I just think that Black Hawk makes the best tactical bags. As for civilian use I agree, there are other alternitives that offer other advantages.

[andrew51]

I do a bit of backpacking and this is just my opinion but one advantage I can see to day packs such as BHI's 3 day asssault pack (and the others you mentioned), is that the gear you would pack in them looks like it would be much more accesible. I have a bunch of weekend type packs made by civilian companies (kelty, lowe alpine, osprey), and many of them have 1 main compartment with an optional seperator and an extra top compartment, not to mention the packs (all internal frame) are meant to be packed with everything inside them (such as sleeping pads, sleeping bags) to keep them well balanced. This sometimes is really annoying because it tends to make alot of stuff hard to get to and not very easily accesible. Alot of times id rather keep my sleeping bag in a compression sack outside my bag but with many civilian companies this is not a real option, whereas these other "tactical" packs seem as though they are more suited for that type of thing. They look like a good balance between a full on internal frame pack were lots of support is given, and a very minimal pack were no support is given. Thats just my opinion, i could be wrong but thats just what i found based on my experience.

[jaywin]

MAXPEDITION (http://www.maxpedition.com)

good stuff, good people and designed for the civi world.

check it out.