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Old 04-03-2005, 18:02   #1
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Looking for a new day-pack

I do a bunch of overseas travel and my old Eagle Industries 3-day pack has finally worn out. Links would be helpful.
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Old 04-03-2005, 20:34   #2
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Check on Kifaru at www.kifaru.net They have a new pack, can't recall the name, that is essentially the Marauder, but a little larger and in sheeple friendly colors. Their packs are nearly bombproof. I got one for Xmas a year ago and it's been great.
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Old 04-03-2005, 20:37   #3
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Eagle or Camelback is solid.

Stay away from Blackhawk.

I looked at the Kifaru, but couldn't take another mortgage to pay for it. Nice gear, though.

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Old 04-03-2005, 20:54   #4
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You want a day pack or a 3 day pack?

For a 3 day - I wouldn't trade my RAID for anything, but I have an Eagle one. They are being made by TAG now, and I haven't seen those. Anything Eagle makes is GTG in my book. The Kifarus are nice as well.

For a day pack, SDS has a good looking one out now.

The Tac Bag Here

And there are the MaxExpedition Man Purses. MaxEp has a bunch of new stuff coming out in Sept.
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Old 04-03-2005, 21:03   #5
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The Kifaru pack I was referring to is called the "Express." It's discussed in the forums, but apparently isn't listed in the product list yet. Call them if you think you're intereested, as it should be close to production

TR's right they're a little spendy. Mine was a gift, but this is one well built pack and it may be worth the coin. OTOH, I've heard only good things about the Eagle RAID and it runs a lot less.
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Old 04-03-2005, 22:39   #6
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I will second the RAID pack. I have one of the older ones from when Eagle manufacturedthem and I use mine daily. I cant offer an opinion on it since it is now made by TAG other than the other TAG gear I own is bombproof.

Kifaru makes nice packs as well. I have a marauder, but it rarely sees use. They are pricey as has been noted.


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