Multiday backpacks

**gh444** · 06-29-2008, 06:39 PM

I'm trying to find the right pack for two to three day backcountry trips.

Currently I have a Dana Designs Glacier pack for 5+ day trips. And I have an assortment of small packs for day trips. But I need something for in the middle.

I picked up an Arcteryx Needle 65 off of SAC the other day and it just arrived. It has good winter features but lacks on some basics such as external pockets for water bottles and the such. So I'm not confident that I want to keep it.

I like some of the Ospreys but they dont seem to have anything with good winter features such as ski attaching ability.

The first trip this pack will go on will be a weekend long trip up Whitney in two weeks with a bunch of side hikes.

I figure simple is better but it should be around 4000cu in and around four pounds.

Suggestions? Reviews? Links to non biased and respected opinions?

Thanks

**GeezerSteve** · 06-30-2008, 10:02 AM

McHale if you can afford one.

**bean** · 06-30-2008, 10:38 AM

I have an Osprey Exposure 66 that I used for a solo winter overnighter. Easily could've packed enough food/fuel for a few days. It does have ski carry (vertical, but diag. would be easy enough to rig up).

**harpo-the-skier** · 06-30-2008, 08:10 PM

Look at the BCA Stash Alp 55 (bigger) or the BD Anarchist 42 (smaller). Both work for overnighters. Everyone on Rockclimbing.com is talking about Cilogear packs. Google them.

**PNWbrit** · 06-30-2008, 08:19 PM

2nded the Osprey Exposure packs.

Not so sure a diaganol carry on a pack that big really works very well since it tends to put too much weight a long way from your back. It'd be an easy fix if you wanted it though.

**andrewjesaitis** · 06-30-2008, 11:07 PM

I like my exposure 50. I can do A-frame or diagonal on it, with a lot of stability. Can definitely do winter single nighters, but it'd be difficult to fit everything for a winter multiday. It just isn't designed for much more than 40 lbs. I'd go with the 66.