caving backpack
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Oct 25, 2011 6:01 pmby csusnir3954
So I am looking to buy a caving backpack, not spend then bank on it I might add. doing the basic crawling in the mudd tight holes maybe a little water involved. No climbing robes or what have you to start. Can anyone reccomend a good bag that will keep all my extra gear dry but be comfortable to lug around. I have a NorthFace Terra 45 for hiking and what not, but i think that would be a bit bulky to take into a cave. Any help is appreccitated.
Chris
Re: caving backpack
Posted:
Oct 26, 2011 7:48 amby LukeM
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Re: caving backpack
Posted:
Oct 26, 2011 9:50 amby self-deleted_user
If you go with a non-waterproof pack you can always get pelican cases or otterboxes, which relaly are a good idea for your sensitive stuff anyway. Or a cheaper way is empty peanut butter jars to keep things dry!
Re: caving backpack
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Oct 26, 2011 10:43 amby LukeM
Or dry bags for less delicate items! Also,
something like these if your pack works with them.
Re: caving backpack
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Oct 26, 2011 11:23 amby jharman2
Landjoff! Durable 900g/m^2 PVC and at $35 it won't break the bank! They come in cool colors and fit Darren drums perfectly. Order today and it ships tomorrow!
http://www.wvunderground.net/
Re: caving backpack
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Oct 26, 2011 6:27 pmby agosnell
My Swaygo packs have been good to me.
http://swaygogear.com/
Re: caving backpack
Posted:
Nov 20, 2011 1:16 pmby NWSurveyor
Re: caving backpack
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Nov 20, 2011 2:11 pmby Marduke
I love my Overboard bag for above ground vertical ($20 from Costco), but they don't last well for horizontal caving. Too many stress points, and things to snag.
Re: caving backpack
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Nov 20, 2011 4:09 pmby mgmills
Cool pack but I definitely would not want to wrestle it through a cave crawl. Straps have way too much padding and in a wet cave would probably hold a lot of water becoming heavy.
Re: caving backpack
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Nov 27, 2011 10:41 amby NWSurveyor
True on both counts. I snipped off all the extra straps and webbing and elastic crap. works well for my vert-pack (can carry lots of gear and rope). Can't loose for $20.