June 29, 2009
Need help finding a good backpack for 17 night trip in Mongolia?
Michael asked:
I'm going on a journey of adventure in Mongolia in late July / early - August. I am a complete newbie and I have no idea what I will probably have entered the same (air ticket already? Booked). Here? the list of things that our guide has suggested port (tents provided) # Backpack or soft bag # Bag (- 20C) # Package during the day # Lamp / flashlight cape # Spare batteries / bulb # Personal medications # Napkin # Un'escursione by elements of the system # Resistant coating with hood # Excessive resistant trousers # Jumper coating of wool or soft cloth # T-shirts of cotton # Linking a long coat with sleeves # Comodi trousers # Hat hot # Long underwear # Socks # Underwear # Sun hat # Gloves # Of sun glasses # Sun cream # Glass replacement # Shoes walking # Resealed (ziploc) plastic bags # Binoculars / camera # Wet tissues # Alarm supervision # Belt bag of money # Copy of confirmation of insurance # Number of emergency contact I was looking for good / economic backpack for travel. He saw this on amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/CUSCUS-6200ci-Internal-Hiking-Backpack/dp/B0010YMZ94/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t It seems like a good measure for under $ 60. What types think? Any help would be impressive
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I'm going on a journey of adventure in Mongolia in late July / early - August. I am a complete newbie and I have no idea what I will probably have entered the same (air ticket already? Booked). Here? the list of things that our guide has suggested port (tents provided) # Backpack or soft bag # Bag (- 20C) # Package during the day # Lamp / flashlight cape # Spare batteries / bulb # Personal medications # Napkin # Un'escursione by elements of the system # Resistant coating with hood # Excessive resistant trousers # Jumper coating of wool or soft cloth # T-shirts of cotton # Linking a long coat with sleeves # Comodi trousers # Hat hot # Long underwear # Socks # Underwear # Sun hat # Gloves # Of sun glasses # Sun cream # Glass replacement # Shoes walking # Resealed (ziploc) plastic bags # Binoculars / camera # Wet tissues # Alarm supervision # Belt bag of money # Copy of confirmation of insurance # Number of emergency contact I was looking for good / economic backpack for travel. He saw this on amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/CUSCUS-6200ci-Internal-Hiking-Backpack/dp/B0010YMZ94/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t It seems like a good measure for under $ 60. What types think? Any help would be impressive
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Wow, the price is very low as far as backpacks go. I can't say that I've heard of the company before. I'm familiar with Kelty, REI, North Face, Osprey, and Gregory. Of those, Kelty is normally the lowest in price.
It's hard to comment on a backpack w/o actually seeing it and looking at the construction. I'd recommend buying it, checking it out and if you don't think it will work for you, you can return it.
You get what you pay for. I`ve never heard of a CusCus pack lasting an extended trip. Go with a Kelty, Osprey, Mountain Hardwear, Gregory, Lowe Alpine. Name brand backpackswith great reputations. Your best bet would be to go to an outdoor store: REI, EMS, Campmor and tell the backpacking employee what you are doing and list the items you need. Stay away from no name bargain packs online. Look to spend at least $100 for an ok backpack, I`d even say $120
REI is the way to go. How can you beat a lifetime gaurantee on all merchandise? I only bought one major item from REI that didn't perform, a tent that collapsed on us in high winds. The tent was irreparably damaged and had been used for several years, but REI cheerfully refunded the entire purchase price. REI has been my #1 gear supplier and advisory for nearly half a century. For just a few dollars more you have the REI gaurantee of quality.
I don't see a sleeping pad on your list. Make sure the guides are supplying these. The coldness of the earth will make your body lose thermal energy faster than your metabolism can compensate. Sorry, that means you will freeze to death. I always take ear plugs camping because the wind in my ears is painful even in warm weather. For that climate I'd also bring some heavy duty emolient to moisturize lips and hands at night. Don't forget mittens over your gloves. Your fingers like to cuddle and keep each other warm. I am green with envy.