Wanting a bigger pack

“Hopefully this year I will extend my out time to a week or more..I have been looking at different packs and I am not sure about how many C U would suffice for say a week to 10 days..

Heres a pack I picked out so far..

Netherworld ”

“looks about right. I use a 5k for 7-10 days, alot depends on how much you feel you need to bring along. Remember you can always under fill but its hard to get more in than it will hold.”

“That's a nice looking pack! I think that would be a good size for a week long trip. I did 4 days with my Peak 1 and it's only 4200 ci. Besides, if your out for around a week, You'll need to resupply soon anyway. I'd go for it.”

“Damn Brenda!
Now you got me wanting one of them packs. I recon I'll have to go to REI and look at it now.”

“So, not to make your decision any more difficult... I have a size Large(5,100 ci), Red, 1998 Gregory Palisade in excellent condition that I will sell for $180, plus shipping (Atlanta area.)Similar features to the Netherworld and Gregory quality.”

“The Lowe Netherworld you are looking at was a huge pack ... should do you okay for any length of trip with 5400 cu. inches, Evergreen. It is 6 1bs, however. I almost bought that same pack, but finally setted on the Gregory Mirage, which is basically the same pack as the Palisade, but just a bit smaller at 4900 cu. inches, and 51bs. 3 oz. It works for me, I love it. You must figure out what works for you. Have fun shopping for 'em, that's half the fun. New gear ... gotta love it.”

“thanks for your advice..
The only problem I see with going to a pack that holds more is.. You know us women..the more room the more stuff to fill it up..lol”

“If it's for a week long trip you will need more! That's why you need different size packs.”

“DAMN!
I just called REI in Nashville and they don't have that pack in stock for me to check out.”

“It all depends on the season and the type of food you bring and if you'll be sharing gear. I would have enough room with 5000 c.i. for 3 season.”

“5000 ci should get you through ANY season.”

“All good advice, especially sharing gear - that's what trail buddies are for!”

“Dude..

I am going to order mine this evening..You can check it out at Savage Gulf.”

“It's a nice pack Evergreen! I have the Netherworld LD70 (ladie's dimensions, 70 liters). I find the 70 large enough for a week trip but hyper shares the carring of our community gear so 90 would probably be just right for a solo hiker. I think for the price you can't beat the quality and fit. I was really pleased to find mine (cut for a woman) at Sierra Trading Post for $129. Hyperpacker's pack is basically the same model, same size. He likes his too. I've never been dissapointed with mine. I hope you like your's as much! Hope the package comes FAST! :^)”

“My packs just kept getting bigger and bigger too.

I started with a ~2700 cu in pack, and was a Master Strapper of everything that wouldn't fit inside. Then got a Gregory Reality (~4650 cu in), which I use the most, but still strapped winter stuff to the outside. Then got a DD Terraplane-X (~5800 cu in) as an impulse purchase as I watched the new packs being exhumed from their shipping boxes the week I got my income tax check. It fits EVERYTHING inside for a cold winter excursion.

Between the Gragory and Dana, I'll most likely never buy another pack again.”

“Evergreen- I didn't like the way the Lowe Alpine packs fit me. Too narrow at the neck and shoulders. I had raw spots on my neck the first time I used it. Then again I'm not a small framed gal by any means. I would suggest loading it down and taking a long walk with it before taking it on the trail. REI is really good about returns.

I just recently bought a Gregory. The most comfortable pack I've ever used! If you can, take up short trip on his offer.”