Pack suggestions

[Silvertip47203]

Im looking for a backpack to start hiking with. I plan to start out with a 2-3 day outing. I dont have much gear. Hammock, tarp, soon TQ/UQ., stove. I dont plan on taking much in the way of clothes. Quick dry T-shirt, hiking shorts, thermal top, running tights/pants, socks, have a rain parka but its kind of bulky, hat, gloves small misc. items. All of this fits into my day pack with the exception of the quilts. I got to look at some packs hands on the other day. What kind of packs are you using to haul your gear on your hikes? Thanks!

[Heelbilly]

I absolutely love my Gossamer Gear Gorilla. Just enough pockets and features without the added weight. I forget to tighten my hip belt once and didn't realize it for quite a while. My weight stays under 20lbs fully loaded with food and water. Base weight around 12lbs.

[stevebo]

I bought a z packs arc blast last summer-------awesome pack, Im really happy with it! (not cheap, but very much worth it in my opinion!) Lots of great packs out there ---ula etc this one happens to work really well for me!

[historyteacher]

I just switched to an ULA Circuit this summer. After a bunch of local miles, 30 miles on the AT, and 70-80 miles in New Mexico, I love it. You might want to look at the OHM given your equipment style/list.

http://www.ula-equipment.com/

[mtntopper]

I would suggest ULA Circuit over the OHM. It can also be used for longer trips.

[Boothill]

pretty hard to go wrong with a pack from ula.....hold their value very well also

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[oldpappy]

Since you are just starting and only going out for a few days, you'll probably not really know what you want/need until you get a dozen trips in. I recommend you look into this to use for a couple one nighters. Get out for several 1 or 2 night trips prior to winter - then you will know what backpack you want and can ask for it for Christmas :>)
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...highlight=swag
FYI:
I have a backpack, but left it home and used this method for a spring fishing trip (28F nights) and was very pleased.
There is a lot of info on this method on the internet, but just figure out your own pack method and try it out in good weather.
My swag is my hammock/TQ/UQ and extra clothing rolled up and tied with my tree straps - a simple tyvek wrap keeps it waterproof.
The dilly bag holds food/cook kit, rain gear and tarp - it is also used as my bear bag. I just use a stuff sack.
I have a small additional bag with with the necessities like first aid, fire starter, toothbrush, water filter, etc. Mine was a gift from olddog, but you could use and shoulder or hip bag.

[Atlas918]

Are you on a budget? Packs can cost as much as you want to pay for them. Do you want lightweight? Large capacity? Comfort? Choosing one can limit the other. Give us some more details!

[Silvertip47203]

$200.00+/-, mid capacity 50L, light weight <3lbs.,

[historyteacher]

With those requirements, sounds like the Go Lite Jam (50L or 70L), Gossamer Gear Gorilla (46L) or Mariposa (69L), and ULA CDT (56L) or OHM (69L) should fit the bill.

I don't have experience with the Go Lite or GG - I agree with the other posters above, try and take a few for a spin, although that's difficult since most of the business done by the above three companies are predominately online.