Hi gang,looking for some advice on a second pack for my trip in Sept. Already have my external frame that I'm using for the tent ,pad, sleeping bag, tarp,stove and cooking supplies.

Would like to hear what everyone likes in a second pack,would like something waterproof and a couple pockets on the outside,would like to keep it under 100$

Thanks,John

John
What size pack are you looking for? My second pack is a small one I can carry with my canoe. Is that what you are looking for? What will be the weight limit on this pack?

quote wibowyer15: "Hi gang,looking for some advice on a second pack for my trip in Sept. Already have my external frame that I'm using for the tent ,pad, sleeping bag, tarp,stove and cooking supplies.

Would like to hear what everyone likes in a second pack,would like something waterproof and a couple pockets on the outside,would like to keep it under 100$

Thanks,John "

Mine isn't waterproof. It's a simple north face bookbag style backpack that I wear on front while carrying my portage pack on my back. We double portage so this allows me to be pack free when I carry the canoe on the second leg of the portage.

We basecamp so this pack serves as my daypack when fishing. Holds my rain gear, water filter, bug spray, glasses case, first aid, map and other items. Only sort of down side is it does get wet but it's no big deal to me. I might go with a thwart bag for the next trip but it's not something I'm overly concerned about.

As far as the "you can't see your feet" argument I've heard others make to portaging this way, I have never, ever had any issue seeing where I'm going. When you're "watching your step" you look out a bit in front of you at all times so you're never looking straight down. It may look a little goofy but it is never an issue in terms of safety.

Yes a small one I can use while carrying the canoe.

maybe 20-30# of weight ? would use as a day pack also.

Thanks, John

Look at the CCS bush crafter pack.

check out the kondos 3 pocket series, great packs. they arent waterproof but thats easy to do with trash bags or a silnylon dry bag. kondos has them on sale now. if you end up buying one make sure to get the sternum strap option, forget about the waist belt option...the packs are too short for it to work properly. sale

quote kanoes: "check out the kondos 3 pocket series, great packs. they arent waterproof but thats easy to do with trash bags or a silnylon dry bag. kondos has them on sale now. if you end up buying one make sure to get the sternum strap option, forget about the waist belt option...the packs are too short for it to work properly. sale "

Yep, I like my Kondos guide pack. The pockets make it handy.

Thanks guys, just ordered a Kondos !

quote 9th Bearded Infantry: "

quote wibowyer15: "Hi gang,looking for some advice on a second pack for my trip in Sept. Already have my external frame that I'm using for the tent ,pad, sleeping bag, tarp,stove and cooking supplies.


Would like to hear what everyone likes in a second pack,would like something waterproof and a couple pockets on the outside,would like to keep it under 100$


Thanks,John "

Mine isn't waterproof. It's a simple north face bookbag style backpack that I wear on front while carrying my portage pack on my back. We double portage so this allows me to be pack free when I carry the canoe on the second leg of the portage.


We basecamp so this pack serves as my daypack when fishing. Holds my rain gear, water filter, bug spray, glasses case, first aid, map and other items. Only sort of down side is it does get wet but it's no big deal to me. I might go with a thwart bag for the next trip but it's not something I'm overly concerned about.


As far as the "you can't see your feet" argument I've heard others make to portaging this way, I have never, ever had any issue seeing where I'm going. When you're "watching your step" you look out a bit in front of you at all times so you're never looking straight down. It may look a little goofy but it is never an issue in terms of safety.


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HEY. You don't have a beard!!!

quote kanoes: "check out the kondos 3 pocket series, great packs. they arent waterproof but thats easy to do with trash bags or a silnylon dry bag. kondos has them on sale now. if you end up buying one make sure to get the sternum strap option, forget about the waist belt option...the packs are too short for it to work properly. sale "

I have both sizes...great packs

For several years I have used a pack just a little smaller than the one 9thDI in wearing in the picture, This year I up graded to a GossamerGear Gorilla ultralight backpack. It is much easier to carry and more comfortable. This pack makes a great pack to carry with a canoe. Gorilla

wait for the sails!

I'd consider removing the hip belt from your external frame if possible. Probably don't need it for portaging and they tend to be a real pain loading and unloading, always catching on something.