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Originally Posted by Wormius
Any recommendations for backpacks for hiking? I am coming from, basically, the cheapo Calgary Stampede backpacks that I have used for mostly every outing I've had. The old MEC child carrier I had felt really good, and I liked the belt/waist support on it so hoping for something that has that and an area for a hydration pack.
My experience with the Deuter packs was, well, unfortunate and returned them. Maybe they're resting on their past laurels. So, I would like to find something in the sub-$120 range and some of the MEC brand ones look decent and the reviews are okay. Just wondering what some others on here use for day hikes.
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I have the previous version of this bag:
http://www.mec.ca/product/5024-833/m...89+50131+50804
I've used it on a near daily basis for over three years now, and it does everything well (hiking, scrambling, biking, skiing, cragging). No complaints and it's still in excellent shape.
The only downside is that it also only comes in black, which I agree sucks.