Hi,

A friend needs a really cheap backpack (under £50). There are some really cheap deals on Craghopper Dri-Pacs at the moment which seem ideal as the harness system seems pretty good compared with cheaper packs. I know it is a good idea to spend a fair bit on a rucksack for the sake of ones back, but he simply doesn't have the cash, so I am looking for back system and fit over style.

He is just under 6 ft, very skinny.

Problem is, the 50litre (which I know is big for a 50) has sold out. There is a 35litre and a 45 litre left. I've a feeling the 45 is a short backed women's sack, and he wouldn't want a short back one.

Does any one have a 35 litre Dri-Pac-is it big for a 35 litre? He likes to travel pretty light, and it will mainly be used for day use, but will occasionally need to have a sleeping bag and possibly trangia in it.

Thanks for any advice!

Don't have any experience of the Craghopper Dri-Pacs, but if you are still interested, Argos Extra (recommending Argos for outdoorgear...) have 50% off all rucksacks and outdoorclothing, and they do have some Dri-packs in the range.

I have a Craggy sac and the capacity is 'big' for the stated size in mine.
My 40L holds as much as some people's 50L sacs.

Hmmm yes, I see Argos is now selling the 50l for £40-I think Craghoppers has stopped doing the bigger packs.

Is the dripac thing worth it? I know they have nice harnesses, but does the waterproof lining make it uneccesarily heavy? And what do you do with a wet tent?

I have a Craggy cheap outlet near me so they are always half-price.

I didn't get the Dripac version because it would have added to the weight and I use a lightweight polyethylene liner anyway.

The soggy tent would go maybe under the compression straps outside?

The flow motion thing however is wonderful. Their packs feel heavy on the ground but on one's back? Light.