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Women's daypack recommendations please

Women's daypack recommendations please


Postby Veryhappybunny » Wed May 11, 2022 12:40 pm

Hi
Can anyone recommend a good woman's daypack?

Looking for about 30 l, must be able to attach an ice axe, for all year use, but not backpacking. Ideally not too heavy. I am 5ft 4 tall.

It is to replace a 1993 Karrimor Hot Ice, that I fear is on its last legs, due to the number of holes, although I'm also getting a quote for repairing it.

Wondering about an Osprey Tempest, but open to other suggestions.

Thanks.
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Re: Women's daypack recommendations please

Postby WalkWithWallace » Wed May 11, 2022 1:17 pm

Usually can't go wrong with an Osprey pack tbf. Although my missus gets on well with her lady's Berghaus 25+5 Freeflow pack. Think a newer version has since come out.
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Re: Women's daypack recommendations please

Postby matt_outandabout » Fri May 13, 2022 3:22 pm

My wife, at 5'1", bought a Juno 24, also available in (I think!) 20 and 30lt flavour.

It is very comfortable, particularly for a shorter back, seems to sit will across her chest (unlike a few of the other packs she uses) and is nicely made. I find it simpler than an Osprey (a Good Thing, experience with Osprey is daft detailing and 'just to be different' design) and yet easily as well made.

It has the required axe/pole holder.

Really good pack IMO. We have Osprey x3, Lowe Alpine x5, Karrimor 1990's x1 and Gregory x1 in the house - the Gregory and Lowe Alpine I think are the better packs.

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Re: Women's daypack recommendations please

Postby AllyRdr » Fri May 13, 2022 4:01 pm

My subscription copy of the June issue of TGO landed today and they're reviewing daypacks. If you're not in a hurry it may be worth picking up once it lands in shops.
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Re: Women's daypack recommendations please

Postby Veryhappybunny » Sun May 15, 2022 8:59 pm

Thanks very much - I am having a look at the Juno, which looks good, but will wait and see what TGO have to say before coming to a conclusion.

I was slightly shocked to see my pack's 370 g weight is vastly less than most potential replacements. Interesting.
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