Tozo
14-07-2010, 02:29 AM
Gday!
This is my 1st (real) post!
First of all, I love this forum! You guys have some seriously good tips and advice! I have spent a week or so searching through hundreds of old threads and found some great info on all kinds of stuff but nothing specific to my question. So here goes…
You guessed it… another backpack question (sorry). :(
I’m 29 y/o guy and live in Australia. I’m leaving for my long awaited RTW trip in November this year (Australia, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Australia). 70% of the trip will be urban (30% trekking in Tibet, Nepal, Switzerland & Peru) I plan to pack as light as possible but I’m sure to encounter all kinds of weather, form tropical to bloody cold so packing super light is going to be a challenge. I also need to accommodate for a netbook and dslr (my only luxuries).
(Question part 1)
After looking at heaps of packs in stores and online I originally came up with the One Planet “Ned”
(because this is my 1st post I cant post links but full specs can be found on the One Planet web site)…
Has anyone had experience owning or selling this pack?[/B] This is a relatively new pack from One Planet and there are few (if any) reviews on the web yet.
I love how simple and practical it is. Someone said, “If Batman went travelling he’d probably take this pack” I wouldn’t be using the optional daypack; instead I want to carry a different daypack inside the main pack (empty). That makes this pack 70lt but I’m starting to think that might be a bit, well… massive.
One Planet also makes a smaller pack in the same design called "Ronald", which is only 40lt
(sorry still cant post link... see One Planet website)
but I’m thinking that might be a bit small…
I realise that how much you pack and how light you choose to travel all comes down to personal preference, but I imagine there is a “rule of thumb” that can be applied. What do you think guys and gals?
(Question part 2… Engineering)
Do you think the 2 side compression straps will be adequate? I worry that without bottom compression straps the pack may deform when compressed like tying 2 rubber bands around a water balloon! :eek: Any ideas on this?
Thanks for taking the time to read! Any help or advice you can give will be truly appreciated!
Cheers
This is my 1st (real) post!
First of all, I love this forum! You guys have some seriously good tips and advice! I have spent a week or so searching through hundreds of old threads and found some great info on all kinds of stuff but nothing specific to my question. So here goes…
You guessed it… another backpack question (sorry). :(
I’m 29 y/o guy and live in Australia. I’m leaving for my long awaited RTW trip in November this year (Australia, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Australia). 70% of the trip will be urban (30% trekking in Tibet, Nepal, Switzerland & Peru) I plan to pack as light as possible but I’m sure to encounter all kinds of weather, form tropical to bloody cold so packing super light is going to be a challenge. I also need to accommodate for a netbook and dslr (my only luxuries).
(Question part 1)
After looking at heaps of packs in stores and online I originally came up with the One Planet “Ned”
(because this is my 1st post I cant post links but full specs can be found on the One Planet web site)…
Has anyone had experience owning or selling this pack?[/B] This is a relatively new pack from One Planet and there are few (if any) reviews on the web yet.
I love how simple and practical it is. Someone said, “If Batman went travelling he’d probably take this pack” I wouldn’t be using the optional daypack; instead I want to carry a different daypack inside the main pack (empty). That makes this pack 70lt but I’m starting to think that might be a bit, well… massive.
One Planet also makes a smaller pack in the same design called "Ronald", which is only 40lt
(sorry still cant post link... see One Planet website)
but I’m thinking that might be a bit small…
I realise that how much you pack and how light you choose to travel all comes down to personal preference, but I imagine there is a “rule of thumb” that can be applied. What do you think guys and gals?
(Question part 2… Engineering)
Do you think the 2 side compression straps will be adequate? I worry that without bottom compression straps the pack may deform when compressed like tying 2 rubber bands around a water balloon! :eek: Any ideas on this?
Thanks for taking the time to read! Any help or advice you can give will be truly appreciated!
Cheers