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I read on the Decathlon website only yesterday that they fill the bag with small balls then decant them into a measuring container, how strange this should come up then today
Sounds intriguing...wanna share what it is?The smart money is looking to minimize pack size and weight anyways. Some may consider reduced capacity as a favour to the buyer over a sneaky little rip-off? For me, I’m down to an HONEST, 30L Pack that is so well designed, it can be scrunched up into a pocket pack. (Made by the folks that brought us the Hobo-Roll).
I believe that this is the backpack that @MichelleElynHogan is talking about.Sounds intriguing...wanna share what it is?
@trecile, thank you...you are often so amazing with your research and help! I appreciate your input.I believe that this is the backpack that @MichelleElynHogan is talking about.
30L Free Spirit Travel Backpack
FREE SPIRIT 30L BACKPACK 100% Packable Travel Backpack! And did we mention? It is comfortable too! A truly packable, organizable, travel backpack - perfect for country hopping, day hikes, and ascent day, keep your Free Spirit tucked away until you need it. "LOVE how lightweight and comfortable...gobi-gear.myshopify.com
Stuff that does not compact down as tightly as sand or water
Uh, DaveBugg, water does not compact (or compress). It can only expand from its liquid state (to solid or gaseous state). Sorry, geonerd here
Having said (written) that, I do believe water would be the best medium for measuring capacity.
I have used this pack daily and love it. When I next head out to travel. This is the pack I will be taking, no matter where I go.Sounds intriguing...wanna share what it is?
Looks great. Not expensive either. Have you tried it on a Camino or other through hike?I have used this pack daily and love it. When I next head out to travel. This is the pack I will be taking, no matter where I go.
30L Free Spirit Travel Backpack
FREE SPIRIT 30L BACKPACK 100% Packable Travel Backpack! And did we mention? It is comfortable too! A truly packable, organizable, travel backpack - perfect for country hopping, day hikes, and ascent day, keep your Free Spirit tucked away until you need it. "LOVE how lightweight and comfortable...gobi-gear.myshopify.com
I believe that I answered this question in my last post;Looks great. Not expensive either. Have you tried it on a Camino or other through hike?
But using a pack in your daily life is not the same as using while walking 6+ hours a day in the Camino or other through hike.I believe that I answered this question in my last post;
"I have used this pack daily and love it. When I next head out to travel. This is the pack I will be taking, no matter where I go."
Those were my thoughts, too, and I was going to reply, but see I no longer need to.But using a pack in your daily life is not the same as using while walking 6+ hours a day in the Camino or other through hike.
Trecile & Camino Chrissy, I guess it is down to trusting my experience or not. I am ok with that. But I do hope that some may consider the possibilities of different thoughts and experiences.But using a pack in your daily life is not the same as using while walking 6+ hours a day in the Camino or other through hike.
Michelle, it looks like a very nice pack and I'm sure it serves you well...no offense was intended.Trecile & Camino Chrissy, I guess it is down to trusting my experience or not. I am ok with that. But I do hope that some may consider the possibilities of different thoughts and experiences.
Trecile & Camino Chrissy, I guess it is down to trusting my experience or not. I am ok with that. But I do hope that some may consider the possibilities of different thoughts and experiences.
I agree with @Camino ChrissyMichelle, it looks like a very nice pack and I'm sure it serves you well...no offense was intended.
I always put a baguette on the outside of my pack... well, unless it's raining.As long as it can carry what you absolutely need and it weighs as little as possible, it doesnt really matter. I've used 5 different packs that were rated at either 40 or 50 litres. They all did well. Just make sure there's always enough room left withought squishing fresh bread, fruit, and vegetables when you can get some.
Good point. It's no help at all to put sand in a compression sack... water either.I didn't mean to imply that, clumsy me
I meant that given the state in which water and sand exist in a container, there is not a lot of air making up volume. The stuff we pack, unless vacuum compressed, means it includes a lot of air volume. it is 'fluffier' than air or sand.
Or something like that.
I read that too!I read on the Decathlon website only yesterday that they fill the bag with small balls then decant them into a measuring container, how strange this should come up then today
Yes. Lots of interest these days in being able to say you have the smallest pack then hanging things on the outside because they do not fit in said pack! I believe Gossamer Gear fills packs with styrofoam beads to measure capacity.As long as it can carry what you absolutely need and it weighs as little as possible, it doesnt really matter. I've used 5 different packs that were rated at either 40 or 50 litres. They all did well. Just make sure there's always enough room left withought squishing fresh bread, fruit, and vegetables when you can get some.
Yes! How do you know? I have only ever carried a reliable 65L pack and do not worry too much about weight as I train with more than I plan to carry. I this instance I wonder if size matters? Perhaps the disciple of a carefully considered and faithfully followed "what do I really need?" protocol? After that it is take what you are prepared to carry.After many years of backpacks I have come to the conclusion that pack manufacturers may all be either drunk or part of a Matrix level conspiracy.
How in the Holiest of Hecks do they determine the Litre capacity of backpacks? I have 28L packs that hold as much as one of my 40L packs in the main compartment. My new 50L actually holds less than my 40L.
I know they supposedly pack every compartment that can be closed with a zip, velcro, or roll and clip and take measurements from there, but sometimes I really think they are just making this stuff up for marketing.
How about just give us the main compartment volume as one metric and accessory space as another??
There. I got it off my chest.
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In addition I loose pack anyway. I am often asked how heavy my pack is and am pleased with the smiles as the person picks it up and realises it is about the same as theirs.Yes! How do you know? I have only ever carried a reliable 65L pack and do not worry too much about weight as I train with more than I plan to carry. I this instance I wonder if size matters? Perhaps the disciple of a carefully considered and faithfully followed "what do I really need?" protocol? After that it is take what you are prepared to carry.
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