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Looking for a new pack?

Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 3:11 pm
by Nephew
You could do worse than to consider one of these- http://www.platatac.com/-99-sale/plat-a ... 2_1322393/ as your new daypack. I just bought one and I was very pleased indeed with the service, and even more so with the product. The free bladder is a great "Source" 3 ltr model made in Israel
(which probably doesn't mean much, I've just never seen a "Made in Israel" tag before :) ) and the pack itself is a beauty! Everything has a place, plenty of pockets and the compression straps make it all nice and stealthy. All up, a great product I have no reservations in recommending.

Here's another at the same price- http://www.platatac.com/-99-sale/plat-a ... 3_1322393/ but just the basic hydration vest, no pockets, for those with size anxiety issues. :roll: ... :wink: :lol:

Re: Looking for a new pack?

Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 3:28 pm
by Gringa Bows
Should fit a bit of gear in that hey Craig,thats good i wont need to take my backpack then. :mrgreen:

Re: Looking for a new pack?

Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 3:44 pm
by Stickbow Hunter
Cripes mate, if that's ya day pack I'd hate to see ya back pack! :shock: :lol:

Jeff

Re: Looking for a new pack?

Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 3:49 pm
by Nephew
No, No, Fellas read the stats, it's only 15ltr capacity! Not much bigger than a standard camelbak, it just looks big in the photos 'cause it's full of packing. :wink: :)

Re: Looking for a new pack?

Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 5:35 pm
by Stickbow Hunter
If ya say so. :mrgreen:

Jeff

Re: Looking for a new pack?

Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 6:01 pm
by hazard
Like the looks of it Moreton, cool 8)

Hazard

Re: Looking for a new pack?

Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 6:06 pm
by Gringa Bows
Well i hope its big enough for my gear to fit in with yours :wink: :lol:

Re: Looking for a new pack?

Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 6:40 pm
by Nephew
LB rod 55 wrote:Well i hope its big enough for my gear to fit in with yours :wink: :lol:

:shock: Crickey mate! I hope ya don't wanna put your boots under me bed, too! :lol:

Re: Looking for a new pack?

Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 7:39 pm
by bear74
that does look like a good day pack moreton, those source bladders are very good I have them in my eberstock mini-me and certainly are well made.

Bear

Re: Looking for a new pack?

Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 8:18 pm
by Nephew
Those Eberlestock packs are top shelf, Bear! I really like the "Tailhook". I checked out the "Mini Me" too and it's kinda similar to mine, yeah? Good size from what I can see.

Re: Looking for a new pack?

Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 10:27 am
by Steven J
Craig,

Can't have a look at work because the content filter blocks the site. They say it has something to do with terrorism. Your backpack doesn't come with a free AK-47 does it?

Steve

Re: Looking for a new pack?

Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 10:42 am
by Curvemeister
looks a nice pack for sure mate , like the outer pockets attached for the smaller bits and pieces to be thrown in , any chance of a pic of you wearing it to give an actual scale of size ?
If it is " made in Israel " probably more likely "liberated" from the palestinians and claimed as their own :lol: :wink:

Re: Looking for a new pack?

Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 12:00 pm
by Bill
:D Mate what a great looking pack, 8) they've come a long way in the last 20 years. :mrgreen: I hope you get alot of use and enjoyment out if it. But always remember as stated elsewhere always pack "the just in case" even if it is for a day or overnight trip. enjoy.........Bill

Re: Looking for a new pack?

Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 12:49 pm
by Stickbow Hunter
Bill wrote:they've come a long way in the last 20 years.
Only twenty years bill? :wink: :lol:

Jeff

Re: Looking for a new pack?

Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 6:12 pm
by Nephew
Stevo, there would be one or two very nervous young hoodie wearing types here on Coochiemudlo if it did, mate! :wink: :lol:

Curve, will do my best tomorrow to take a decent pic or two. I wonder if it would have been Isreali had it been made pre 1967? :wink: :D

Bill they certainly have mate, but good to see you're still getting use out of your ol' workhorse! :D I certainly will take your advice and try to remember what I may need... just in case.

Re: Looking for a new pack?

Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 7:11 am
by Steven J
Now I see it. Very nice Craig. Looks like a good bit of kit for the price.

Steve

Re: Looking for a new pack?

Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 4:02 pm
by UPTHETOP
Bill you must be showing your age mate, that pack is in good condition for an issue Nam pack.

Cheers Wayno

Re: Looking for a new pack?

Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 6:56 pm
by Bill
:D Wayno: :wink: It was back in 1991 that a redesign was needed to meet the requirements of men and women that went over to the middle East after the first Bush invasion. So a very large number of these old packs were put up for sale. I was able to get a couple,. the only thing missing is a good Camel pack. But an old wine bladder packs in pretty well for that bit extra other in support of the hip water bottles. All in all; it does the job. 8)