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« on: May 13, 2010, 01:32:56 PM » |
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im in the market for a new caving pack. im trying to stick to the $30-50 range. so that means a swaygo is out  . ive looked at howies,imo,karstsports,onrope1. ive picked out a few but cant decide. anybody have any ideas. it has to shoulder straps and buckles to undo said straps.waterproofs not a big issues.pvc lined would be nice.no draw string closures! help me out yall older cavers that no what works and what doesnt. |
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Brian E. Watson
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Grandpa Caver
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« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2010, 04:03:34 AM » |
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I don't know what models Anmar is producing these days but I caved for over twenty years with Lost Creek packs and they're still good as new!
My favs are a mini tag (shoulder straps) and a cavers special (belt pack).
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evansville brian
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« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2010, 08:29:18 PM » |
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YEAH IVE BEEN looking at the lost creek mini tag, tag. howies harness salamander pack. i.mo. also has a few ggg and LC packs.
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Brian E. Watson
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caveflower
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« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2010, 05:38:50 AM » |
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Of coarse I love my swaygo. My #2 choice would be my flint ridge by Lost Creek its about $57. Just the prefect size for shorter cave trips. I've been working on making some of my own packs and maybe selling them but been to busy lately.
If it was me I'd save your money and get a swaygo or lost creek. It will last you 10 years of hard caving. You
ll save money in the long run.
My 2 cents.
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Muddy Chris
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« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2010, 10:07:16 AM » |
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Favorite pack ever came from Buddy Rogers. $20 or so. IDK if he still makes 'em. I think he's hating on cavers these days.
Chris
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caveflower
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« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2010, 04:39:32 AM » |
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Hey Brian sent me a pic of all the stuff you put in your pack I'll see if I can make you a pack. It will look kinda like this and it will not be water proof. I will cost less than any of the ones at IMO. I have just started making packs and don't know how well they will hold up. but if you don't mind being a ginny pig. I can make you one for pretty cheap. You have a choice of colors. Gray, Black, Digital Camo, Orange, Pink.It will have heavy duty pack straps that you can hook like a back pack or waist pack.  |
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« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2010, 07:48:45 AM » |
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that is really a lot like the one buddy made me. velcro closure on that one was nice.
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evansville brian
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« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2010, 02:28:46 PM » |
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Hey Brian sent me a pic of all the stuff you put in your pack I'll see if I can make you a pack. It will look kinda like this and it will not be water proof. I will cost less than any of the ones at IMO. I have just started making packs and don't know how well they will hold up. but if you don't mind being a ginny pig. I can make you one for pretty cheap. You have a choice of colors. Gray, Black, Digital Camo, Orange, Pink.It will have heavy duty pack straps that you can hook like a back pack or waist pack. well i cant send a picture right now (virus on my puter) but i can send u a list later.it does look like a good size also.i remmeber john telling me that you made his pack. if its lasted this long, must be good. |
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« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2010, 06:27:37 PM » |
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yep, mines done pretty good for the abuse ive put them through. I havent even had a chance to try out the new one she made me, but it looks great.
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evansville brian
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« Reply #9 on: June 27, 2010, 08:49:50 PM » |
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well i got my new "brenda"pack broke in yesterday.i must admit, i likes it! big enough to hold all my gear and doms gear,2bottles,clothes,etc... its nice.i think she found herself a new job, "cave gear by brenda"
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« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2010, 04:46:13 AM » |
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Thanks Brian! What you don't like Flowers by Brenda. Your lucky I didn't put a big flower on your pack! <grin>
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« Reply #11 on: June 28, 2010, 08:38:45 PM » |
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and i still would have happily wore it lol  |
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