Need a hiking pack.

[mrwonderful]

So I am going on a 3 day hiking trip in the mountains in NH. Right now, I dont have a pack that will suffice. I dont want something huge, but I need something big enough to fit everything. It is a huge plus if it has a sleeve for a hydration pouch. BTW here is the list:

Lightweight shorts/bathing suit for hiking (1 or 2 pairs)
3 pr socks
1 short sleeve shirt
1 long sleeve shirt
Adequate underwear
Light sweater or jacket
Sturdy shoes
Warm hat for night

Food
MRE’s (maybe)
2 breakfasts (oatmeal, freeze dried meal, noodles, etc)
3 (non-cook) lunches (candy, jerky, tuna fish, trail mix, dried fruit, power bars, etc)
2 dinners will be provided (need room to carry)
Fire starting material (matches, zippo)
3-4 liters water capacity
Method of water purification
Utensils
Bowl
Cup

Misc
Flashlight
Bug repellent
Toilet paper
First Aid kit containing minimum: scissors, iodine, moleskin, band aids, bandage (1 per 2 boys)
Large trash bags (5 minimum)
40-50 feet of rope for hanging bear bags
Knife

Sleeping bag
Any suggestions? I would like to spend no more than 150. Thanks for the help.



PS. I need to get this soon.

 

[CoreyK]

Gese, a guy like you need's all that stuff?! :lol:

 

[mrwonderful]

It's three days in the mountains.

 

[CoreyK]

It's three days on Broke back Mtn.

Fixed it for you :lol:

 

[mrwonderful]

You wanna come? ;-)

 

[drumbeater]

How tall are you ? Look for a inter-frame backpack , most have the pouch on the side for water $50.00-75.00 , any good sporting goods will have them. sleeping bag-- Woods stuff sack around $100.00 what no tents?

 

[Cubman]

How often do you backpack? I would reccomend an external-frame (Kelty makes high quality externals). You can strap your sleeping bag (in a waterproof sack) and sleeping pad on the outside, and it allows your back to 'breathe'. Internal frame packs press against your back, which make you alot hotter, and your back gets covered with sweat. I think a 4000 - 4200 cubic inch pack should everything on your list. If you decide on an internal, look for something with at least 4800 cubic inches.

For a sleeping bag, you could go one of two ways. Since it is summer, you could get a fleece sleeping bag (commonly called liners), which cost around $30. Or you can invest in a sleeping bag that you can use in every season. Consider a mummy bag from The North Face. Look for one rated for 30 degrees if you mostly camp in the summer, 0* if you camp in the winter alot.

Hope that helps.

 

[Unholy]

I agree with Cubman... I have backpacked for years and tried every new fangled "Next big Thing" in equipment. No matter what i always go back to external frames.

 

[mrwonderful]

Chances are, I will be barely using this pack. So, I really dont need anything hi-tech. Thanks for the help. Any advice on a good external frame pack?

 

[Cubman]

Do you have a local camping store? There is a store in my city that will help you find the best fitting pack at no cost. Once you purchase a pack, they will also help you with all the adjustments. Blue Ridge, Little River Trading Co., and Dicks Sporting Goods would all be good places to look.