Backpack suggestions for Baja

Jabs · 05-23-2006, 09:35 PM

Any advise on packs? Im riding BRP. Want something to carry food, clothes and possibly a small tent.

Thanks

Jabs

G-Force Junkie · 05-23-2006, 10:54 PM

I don't know what distances your planning on doing, but anything over a camelback and the weight really wears you down fast. I would look into soft panniers or something first.

team ftb · 05-23-2006, 11:50 PM

Dana Design packs have the best suspension on the market for distributing a load. Their "Bomb" pack is a staple in their line and can carry a decent load.

How many days supplies will you be hauling in terms of food and amount of clothing? If all your packing is minimal clothes, tent, and food for a weekend the bomb pack may be overkill.

I would recommend trying some packs on in a hiking store to determine what size and capacity you would need. I think 1500-2000 cubic inches would work fine.

However I would also not want to have to tackle 80 miles of sand whoops with a heavy pack. Good luck.

cool ish · 05-24-2006, 09:28 AM

The guy that started Dana Designs left and started Mystery Ranch. I have the Funky Monkey, I don't have a link for you, sorry. But, It is the best quality, well thought out 2k cu/in, with an pocket for up to 3 liters of water bag I've ever owned. The bag is the only one I've ever seen that has a truly adjustable hip belt. I have done hundreds of miles with this on my bicycle and never felt chafed, it really wicks away the sweat. Good luck on your journey!

cool ish · 05-24-2006, 09:32 AM

It is http://www.mysteryranch.com

supercreep · 05-24-2006, 09:50 AM

kriega. i used this pack in baja (brp also, you definitely have the right tool for the job!), 200 offroad mi per day, for 4 days, all day long.

look no further, this pack is for you

: http://www.aerostich.com/product.php...cat=256&page=1

i may buy one of these, too - just cuz they are sooo nice. http://www.aerostich.com/product.php...cat=282&page=1

have fun in baja and take lots of pics.

team ftb · 05-24-2006, 07:10 PM

Thanks for the link Cool ish.

The most important thing when choosing a pack is fit and comfort. My mountaineering and skiing packs are all Dana Design built (before he sold out, thanks for clarifying).

If you're offroading with it then you'll place even more of a stress on the suspension system of the pack. I've climbed w/ a few packs but none have matched the Dana designed for comfort. Take a look at the link to Mystery Ranch packs. Yuor pack has the ability for a custom fit w/their system. Most other pack manufacturers don't design this their product.

Good luck.

Jabs · 05-24-2006, 08:20 PM

Great info, my trips will be short, mimimalist type packing. 5 days tops.
The Kriega looks good.
Thanks

nscmj3 · 06-05-2006, 11:21 PM

Go to blackhawk.com...pick ANY backpack. I guarantee any one of them will stand up to whatever torture you can think of down in baja!! I've done it!!

Nom de Guerre · 06-05-2006, 11:49 PM

I have heard good things about Kifaru Military packs. The Express or Marauder look to be good options for riding. I am looking to get one soon, and wish I had one on my last Baja adventure.

http://www.kifaru.net/MGpacks.htm

05-23-2006, 09:35 PM	#1
Jabs ^OP n00b Joined: May 2006 Oddometer: 2	Backpack suggestions for Baja Any advise on packs? Im riding BRP. Want something to carry food, clothes and possibly a small tent. Thanks Jabs

05-23-2006, 11:50 PM	#3
team ftb Befuddled Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Lost in the jungles of Thailand Oddometer: 1,210	Dana Design packs have the best suspension on the market for distributing a load. Their "Bomb" pack is a staple in their line and can carry a decent load. How many days supplies will you be hauling in terms of food and amount of clothing? If all your packing is minimal clothes, tent, and food for a weekend the bomb pack may be overkill. I would recommend trying some packs on in a hiking store to determine what size and capacity you would need. I think 1500-2000 cubic inches would work fine. However I would also not want to have to tackle 80 miles of sand whoops with a heavy pack. Good luck. __________________ Cheers, Team FTB ------------------ Team "Fingering The Bean" Looking for the woman that takes the wheel when I'm seeing double.

05-24-2006, 09:28 AM	#4
cool ish Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Brooklyn, N.Y. Oddometer: 76	chunky monkey The guy that started Dana Designs left and started Mystery Ranch. I have the Funky Monkey, I don't have a link for you, sorry. But, It is the best quality, well thought out 2k cu/in, with an pocket for up to 3 liters of water bag I've ever owned. The bag is the only one I've ever seen that has a truly adjustable hip belt. I have done hundreds of miles with this on my bicycle and never felt chafed, it really wicks away the sweat. Good luck on your journey! __________________ I cannot bring a world quite round,/ Although I patch it as I can./ Stevens

05-24-2006, 09:32 AM	#5
cool ish Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Brooklyn, N.Y. Oddometer: 76	here it is It is http://www.mysteryranch.com __________________ I cannot bring a world quite round,/ Although I patch it as I can./ Stevens

05-24-2006, 07:10 PM	#7
team ftb Befuddled Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Lost in the jungles of Thailand Oddometer: 1,210	Thanks for the link Cool ish. The most important thing when choosing a pack is fit and comfort. My mountaineering and skiing packs are all Dana Design built (before he sold out, thanks for clarifying). If you're offroading with it then you'll place even more of a stress on the suspension system of the pack. I've climbed w/ a few packs but none have matched the Dana designed for comfort. Take a look at the link to Mystery Ranch packs. Yuor pack has the ability for a custom fit w/their system. Most other pack manufacturers don't design this their product. Good luck. __________________ Cheers, Team FTB ------------------ Team "Fingering The Bean" Looking for the woman that takes the wheel when I'm seeing double.

05-23-2006, 10:54 PM	#2
G-Force Junkie Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Castaic, Ca (So.Cal.) Oddometer: 1,328	I don't know what distances your planning on doing, but anything over a camelback and the weight really wears you down fast. I would look into soft panniers or something first.

05-24-2006, 09:50 AM	#6
supercreep _______________ Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Oddometer: 1,347	kriega. i used this pack in baja (brp also, you definitely have the right tool for the job!), 200 offroad mi per day, for 4 days, all day long. look no further, this pack is for you : http://www.aerostich.com/product.php...cat=256&page=1 i may buy one of these, too - just cuz they are sooo nice. http://www.aerostich.com/product.php...cat=282&page=1 have fun in baja and take lots of pics.

05-24-2006, 08:20 PM	#8
Jabs ^OP n00b Joined: May 2006 Oddometer: 2	Great info, my trips will be short, mimimalist type packing. 5 days tops. The Kriega looks good. Thanks

06-05-2006, 11:21 PM	#9
nscmj3 Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Oddometer: 72	blackhawk Go to blackhawk.com...pick ANY backpack. I guarantee any one of them will stand up to whatever torture you can think of down in baja!! I've done it!! __________________ www.yacht-talk.com Let's talk about yachts!!

06-05-2006, 11:49 PM	#10
Nom de Guerre Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Pasadena, CA Oddometer: 2,034	I have heard good things about Kifaru Military packs. The Express or Marauder look to be good options for riding. I am looking to get one soon, and wish I had one on my last Baja adventure. http://www.kifaru.net/MGpacks.htm __________________

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