Buying a backpack in Ireland

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Tracying

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• Aug 1, 2017

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Where do you recommend. I am very short....only 4'11" or 151cm and needva little person backpack and very much want to try one on rather than buy online.....any suggestions. Many thanks

 

donalomahony

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• Aug 1, 2017

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Great Outdoors, Dublin 2, ask for specific advice, no obligation to purchase.

Base Camp on middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 will advise also.

 

MaireK

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• Aug 1, 2017

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53 Degrees North in Blanchardstown has a huge selection that you can try on and the staff are very knowledgeable.

 

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• Aug 1, 2017

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What part of the Country are you from. There are loads of outlets in most of the cities.

 

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• Aug 1, 2017

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Thanks Limerick or Galway the closet but have no problem travelling to Dublin to get the most suitable

 

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• Aug 2, 2017

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If you cannot find what suits locally, you may care to contact bespoke makers.

One I have used over the years is zPacks of Florida, United States. (my only connection is as a customer). I was looking for very light weight gear, which is a forte. From their storyline, and in my experience, they have an interest in developing stuff that works for a wide variety of people

Their entry page is zpacks.com. If you cant see something that suits, send them an email.

And I am sure there are other makers, if you were to search.

Kia kaha (take care, be strong, get going)

 

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• Aug 2, 2017

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mountain warehouse is good. And Aldi had some as well a while ago. I got mine there and it lasted the pace....

 

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• Aug 2, 2017

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Tracying said:

Thanks Limerick or Galway the closet but have no problem travelling to Dublin to get the most suitable

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River Deep in Galway and Venture Out in Ennis. The staff in Venture Out are hillwalkers and will be able to fit you for a rucksack or any other equipment you may need.

 

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• Aug 2, 2017

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wayfarer said:

River Deep in Galway and Venture Out in Ennis. The staff in Venture Out are hillwalkers and will be able to fit you for a rucksack or any other equipment you may need.

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Second River Deep Mountain High (with the caveat that I left Galway five years ago).

 

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• Aug 4, 2017

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Thanks all. Lots of choice there.