Lowe Alpine-Sirocco II

“I was wondering how well a Lowe Alpine-Sirocco II would work for week long backpacking trips. Would 4200 + 900 cu. in. be plenty of room. I believe so, but would like a secound opinion. Thanks!”

“Does the pack fit? That is the most important question to answer first.”

“How long? Do you have to carry all your gear or is there someone to share community stuff?”

“Ditto to what skiracer said.Find the pack that feels right and is affordable,who cares what the logo is. The volume sounds ample if you are not a chronic overpacker. I have never used the siroccoII but have owned 2 Lowe Alpine packs,joy has one too. I think that you would be hard pressed to find a better pack for the money.”

“I just got my Netherworld 90 today..so far I love it..
Hyper is right..for the money you cant beat Lowe Alpine.

I cant wait to get out on the trail and use it. =)”

“My Lowe Alpine (a Counter IV) is well made, and reliable, it distributes weight well and was very economical. I'd love to have some lightwieght new technology pack, but its been wonderfully economical, comfortable and reliable and I'll be using it again this summer. I have not treated it gently, but its scarcely aged for about 400 miles of backpacking.”

“you went from wanting an arc'teryx to wanting a lowe?

did the arc'teryx not fit?”

“BTW: my suggestion, get the things you plan to pack and see if they'll fit in you bac[pac and how well they carry. If they don't fit, do some thinking about what you need to take and, if needed, pick another pack.”

“Alaskan packer, www.sierratradingpost.com has a few Lowe Alpine packs for sale right now. They have a "contour III " for $160,4200+900 cui and a "sirocco hydration pack" (for women) for $160 the lg is 4200+900 cui inches also.They both come with a 2.5 liter platypus system too.”