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YuccaPatrol wrote:If you go with Lost creek, go ahead and get the Monster TAG. I have both the regular one and the Monster. The extra space makes a big difference to me.
I also really like the Swaygo packs and plan to get one for wet caves, but even the big one seems small to me.
iindica211 wrote:Ok guys to start of im sorry if i did anything wrong posting this but I have looked and looked for help on this decision and I am stumped.
derekbristol wrote:I can't imagine why anyone would need the Monster TAG as an everyday pack.
Batgirl wrote:I have found that the bag depends on the trip and the cave your visiting. If you are looking for a bag for very wet caves, then I echo what others said about the Swaygo pack. It's submersible, durable and water resistant. But the more weight you put in it, the less comfortable it is.
I just recently purchased this bag: It's called a Pack Rat. http://www.onrope1.com/store/index.php? ... 6&parent=0
It was one of Howie's old designs that Bruce re-engineered. I was the first one to ask for it since OR1 bought out Howie's business, so the one I have is a newly re-engineered prototype. It's hard to tell from the pic online, but its a good size bag (700 cu in) and can hold your vertical gear, food and water for a lengthy day trip. The design is reminiscent of the military gas mask packs, but more durable because its made of cordura. This past weekend, I packed both a frog and rope walker system in it with ease. The top strap fits across your chest and the the other strap goes around your waist. One of the things I really like about this bag is that it is easily rotated from side to front to back without ever taking it off. This was key for me because I was tired of having to take off my bag and push or drag it in low crawlways.
Sungura wrote:Batgirl wrote:I have found that the bag depends on the trip and the cave your visiting. If you are looking for a bag for very wet caves, then I echo what others said about the Swaygo pack. It's submersible, durable and water resistant. But the more weight you put in it, the less comfortable it is.
I just recently purchased this bag: It's called a Pack Rat. http://www.onrope1.com/store/index.php? ... 6&parent=0
It was one of Howie's old designs that Bruce re-engineered. I was the first one to ask for it since OR1 bought out Howie's business, so the one I have is a newly re-engineered prototype. It's hard to tell from the pic online, but its a good size bag (700 cu in) and can hold your vertical gear, food and water for a lengthy day trip. The design is reminiscent of the military gas mask packs, but more durable because its made of cordura. This past weekend, I packed both a frog and rope walker system in it with ease. The top strap fits across your chest and the the other strap goes around your waist. One of the things I really like about this bag is that it is easily rotated from side to front to back without ever taking it off. This was key for me because I was tired of having to take off my bag and push or drag it in low crawlways.
Holy. Crap. Awesome. *nothing* on my neck then. Huh. Does it fit under your tummy then when doing hands/knees crawl?
derekbristol wrote:I can't imagine why anyone would need the Monster TAG as an everyday pack.
Chads93GT wrote:Sungura wrote:Batgirl wrote:I have found that the bag depends on the trip and the cave your visiting. If you are looking for a bag for very wet caves, then I echo what others said about the Swaygo pack. It's submersible, durable and water resistant. But the more weight you put in it, the less comfortable it is.
I just recently purchased this bag: It's called a Pack Rat. http://www.onrope1.com/store/index.php? ... 6&parent=0
It was one of Howie's old designs that Bruce re-engineered. I was the first one to ask for it since OR1 bought out Howie's business, so the one I have is a newly re-engineered prototype. It's hard to tell from the pic online, but its a good size bag (700 cu in) and can hold your vertical gear, food and water for a lengthy day trip. The design is reminiscent of the military gas mask packs, but more durable because its made of cordura. This past weekend, I packed both a frog and rope walker system in it with ease. The top strap fits across your chest and the the other strap goes around your waist. One of the things I really like about this bag is that it is easily rotated from side to front to back without ever taking it off. This was key for me because I was tired of having to take off my bag and push or drag it in low crawlways.
Holy. Crap. Awesome. *nothing* on my neck then. Huh. Does it fit under your tummy then when doing hands/knees crawl?
I think you misunderstood her. The upper strap is a shoulder strap. if it was worn around the chest it would simply slide down to your hips, simply due to the natural V shape of the human body. ITs advertised as a fanny pack on the onrope1 site. fyi. fanny pack with a shoulder stling if you so choose to use it.
iindica211 wrote:Thank you guys for all the replies you all are awesome and have been a very big help.
I am very interested in the swaygo pack being water proof could be used not only for caving but for my canoeing and kayaking trips also.
Is this pack really as tuff as they say? Just looking at it makes me think I could tear a hole in it dragging it across sharp rocks.
Something else I was wondering about this pack is can you roll it up to get rid of any extra space not being used if you don't fill the pack full?
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