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Packs for travel Anonymous
/r/ing your opinion, /trv/.

I've been interested in vagabond-style traveling, which may involve anything from hitchhiking to train/bus travel- basically, I'm talking about backpacking. I've been training myself in the use of outdoors equipment, such as tents and sleeping bags, and I even made my own lightweight stove.

My current confusion lies with what kind of pack I should get. I'm leaning towards large ALICE pack, because it's standardized and rugged. Any other good suggestions? ANY kind of pack can be suggested, from suitcase to duffel.
>> Anonymous
Relevant to my interests. How much does one of these normally cost?
>> Anonymous
Just grab the nearest duffel bag and start fucking walking.
>> Anonymous
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one of these
>> Anonymous
Win.
>> sage
tents? why not just stay in hostels?
>> Anonymous
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ALICE packs range from free to obscene depending on where you get them and whether or not the seller is trying to pass it off as a "collector's item."

Having carried one for many years in the military, I personally would never want one. They're large, durable, easy to fix, and inconspicuous, but also heavy and uncomfortable.

I would recommend a good quality civilian mountaineering pack. I have used and thoroughly liked packs made by Gregory, Kelty, EMS, and Mountainsmith. I think something in the 3500-5000 cubic inch range is good for urban outdoorsmanship. If you're going to spend the money on one of these packs, go to a quality outfitter and get properly fitted for it. Most of them will also let you try the pack out for a while and exchange it if it's not comfortable.
>> Anonymous
>>46971
and just how would you find one? i didn't even know that word until today
>> Anonymous
>>46980
depends on where you are. in some parts of europe, eg germany, hostels aren't hard to find, especially if you're travelling by trains. it's always good to do some research on where you're going of course. but according to the first post, you're probably going to make up plans as you go.
>> Anonymous
>>46980
hostelworld.com? Doesn't get much easier.
>> Anonymous
>>46971
Speaking as a recluse and survivalist I can say I prefer sleeping in a small tent while hiking through the wilderness to staying in a hostel, but when you're stuck in a city sometimes there isn't much else you can do. Either way, keep a good tent on you just in case. Also, I would second mountainsmith.
>> notalesbianelitist
ive got an osprey kestrel '48 pack i'm still breaking it, but so far it's great. also it it ever fails there's my dads old HUEG north-face external frame, circa 1975 vintage. both of which i would run by

Also, there's some lightweight tents that are good if you're not too afraid of rain... case-in-point: http://www.sonomaoutfitters.com/istar.asp?a=6&id=30-9062!001