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Mar 15, 2013 at 10:57 am #1300499
I just purchased one of these from MEC. It's by no means the worlds best pack but thought it looked like a great bag for fast day scrambles when I bring harness, axe and rope and could also do even up to 3 days backpacking.
Super cheap, light and customisable to be even lighter and comes with the MEC warranty (Don't like it return it). Great for those of us without access to a sewing machine to make a wicked light pack.
What do you guys think?
http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Packs/Daypacks/PRD~5028-695/mec-alpinelite-24-backpack-unisex.jsp
Mar 15, 2013 at 11:05 am #1965978Makes me pine for the days (not all that long ago) when 75 US cents could buy us a loonie. Sigh….
But back to topic — not real light for 24L but not heavy either — and the pack looks good!
Mar 15, 2013 at 11:21 am #1965988Looks like a nice pack for the money. Good for climbing with the trim exterior.
I do like outside water bottle pockets and they add capacity to a small pack. For hiking, I would go with the new REI Flash 22 at that size/weight/cost. $49.95US and 453g/16oz.
Mar 15, 2013 at 11:55 am #1965999the previous generation alpinelite ~20 litres were known as some of the best packs in that price range ….
MEC gear is "cheap" … but not low quality … and has a better warranty than many $$$$ manufacturers …
theres really no reason for a mass manufactured pack to cost an arm and a leg … other than marketing …
Mar 15, 2013 at 1:13 pm #1966017I really like these MEC Packs
http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Packs/Daypacks/PRD~5023-571/mec-travel-light-top-loader.jsp
They are a real nice pack for quick overnights if you have crunched your volume down enough. I plan to add on water bottle pockets or else water bottle holders on the shoulder straps to make it a little more useful.
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