What size of hiking rucksack is best?

[weesteve]

Going to try get a bag nice and early ( kind of ) on ebay this year to avoid maximum cost. Which size of bag is suitable to festivals?

[pie_and_a_pint]

I've got a 55 litre, which takes my clothes, sleeping bag and some food, booze etc, plus Mr P&P has a 35 litre with clothes only, then the tent and the booze and the thermarests go on the sack truck.

I'd stick with what you can comfortably manage - do two trips if you need to!

[future_shock]

Ive got a 70litre which is really comfy. Didn't get it for festivaling but usually use it anyway. Holds way more than I need so usually manage to get extra things like beer etc in it to save carrying in hands. It really depends how much you want to take and what size feels comfortable like already has been said.

Maybe worth while going to a hiking shop and trying a few and then searching for them on ebay.

[dunc55]

mine is a 70 ltr vango, ideal , bigger the bag more stuff you end up taking!

[wigstonmania]

its all about the girth

[r0cky]

I've been using a 100litre rucksack for festivals.

Although for Glastonbury, which has significantly longer walking distances and an extra day on most festivals, I use holdalls and a B&Q sack truck.

[irons]

I use a 60 litre. Also have a kitbag that goes over my shoulder, they carry everything I need.

[Paul ™]

Posted in the T forum too steve but incase you miss it

I have an 85ltr rucksack but I do tent to take a lot as sometimes am away for a while.. like this year will be away 15 days for Glasto/Blissfields and 11 days for Bestival/Loopallu.

If it is just for a Fri-Mon festival then a 70ltr should be plenty to get everything you need, probably your sleeping bag too leaving you to carry a couple crates

Edited March 7, 2009 by Paul ™

[Kyelo]

I have a 90 litre which is packed full. Have my tent, sleeping bag, camping bed, boots and water can strapped to the outside. Take a fold away trolley for the drink which usually consists of 4 or more 24 crates.

[Kowalski]

If it is just for a Fri-Mon festival then a 70ltr should be plenty to get everything you need, probably your sleeping bag too leaving you to carry a couple crates

[irons]

That's the size I was looking at.

I need to get a bigger rucksack for flying down to Glastonbury, my current one is 35ltr

70ltr sounds about right for taking everything + tent on a flight?

[harper11]

two trips is better than killing yourself

and the trolleys/wheel barrows are useless in wet weather

[Paul ™]

Just watch the weight thou mate.

[r0cky]

Disagree, the B&Q trolley that a lot of people got on here is fine.. it has pneumatic tyres

Mine coped admirally at Glasto 2007 getting to the car park

[grumpyhack]

Yep. I found the B&Q sack truck a godsend in the rain and mud of 2007. Rode high above the mud/water and was effortless. I wrapped a small tarpaulin around everything, and it was waterproof and mud proof. But the clearance was good enough to keep everything out of the standing water and mud pools.

Just make sure it has large pneumatic tyres, and it's strong (B&Q rated for ~200kg's or so, I forget the exact figure).

[sickbird_uk]

I've gone for one of these after a recommendation from another site.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=180332028407

It should arrive this week so I'll let you know whether its any good. ( Hint : Offer a fiver below asking price )

[Dark Star]

Anyone know where I can get a good quality 80-90 litre rucksack from? My old one is on its last legs and is in need of replacement, £20.00 from Arogs in 2003 and served me well, but I need something a little better, ideally with loads of points to hang extra stuff from like tents.

[Lowey]

Tesco are doing some at decent prices. Link:

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[guyfawkes]

Ive got one these

http://www.thearmystore.co.uk/acatalog/100_Litre_Loader.html

[verrymerry]

I have a 90lt one so I can take all the cats

[sickbird_uk]

I've gone for one of these after a recommendation from another site.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=180332028407

It should arrive this week so I'll let you know whether its any good. ( Hint : Offer a fiver below asking price )

[strudders]

I have a reggata 100 Litre with a 30 litre day sack that zips on the front.

I use it for all the light stuff and breakables and use my trolley for the rest.

No issues last year even though I ended up with my daughters ruck sack as well. I looked like a refugee.

[daisylane]

what do people think. i need cheap but want it to be decent as well. any thoughts??

argos rucksack

[Paul ™]

The Expedition 90 from Gelert looks tough, feels tough and acts tough. Made from a tough construction with easy access main compartment. Grab the two side grab handles and throw this in with the rest of the luggage knowing full well that the Expedition Cargo Bag will perform while others spill their contents. Weighing in at 1.7kg the Expedition is a heavy duty PVC bag with padded rucksac straps for an alternative carry position. Excellent value and an alternative means of transporting your possessions - reliable, rugged and roomy to boot!

Key Features

* CAPACITY: 90 litres

* TOUGH FABRIC: 100% heavy duty pvc

* EASY ACCESS: main compartment

* SECURITY POCKET: inner mesh pocket

* KEY CLIP: internal attachment

* HANDLES: 2 side grab handles

* ALTERNATIVE CARRY: via padded rucksack straps included

* WEIGHT: 1.7kg

* SIZE: 70cm [27.5] x 40cm [15.75] x 40cm [15.75]

* USAGE: ideal for the urban warrior, travelling etc

[r0cky]

Am considering a slight alternative to a rucksack, just looking to see if anyone has used one of these before or a similar one.. any pros/cons?

Edited March 24, 2009 by r0cky