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**Mike P.** · Dec 27, 2007, 3:02 PM

When you say climbing, do you mean technical climbing? Are you doing that as part of your 2 weeks outdoors? I'm thinking you want two packs. (I don't know many (any) people who have one pack for everything. One day or an overnight in a hut can be done under 3,000 cubic inches while two weeks is best done with at least 5,000.

(personally, I have a couple of under 2,000 day packs, a 700cu fanny pack, a 2500, a 3,000 a 3,500 which I use more for luggage & a 5,500.)

How much are you looking to spend? You may be able to find a 5,000+ bag that has a detachable lid that can be worn as a fanny pack. These usually are not as good as traditional fanny packs though.

I'd look at Lowe Alpine, Gregory, Mountainsmith amongst some others. Kelty usually has a good selection at a cheaper price, not as good as the ones above though. It's been a few years since i've looked by Lowe Alpine's adjustable waist belt & shoulder straps helped the pack fit many different torso sizes.

While some of these can be bought on-line, IMO, a pack is best bought in person so you can try them on & see if they fit you.

Dec 27, 2007, 3:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mike P. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: CT Posts: 1,468	When you say climbing, do you mean technical climbing? Are you doing that as part of your 2 weeks outdoors? I'm thinking you want two packs. (I don't know many (any) people who have one pack for everything. One day or an overnight in a hut can be done under 3,000 cubic inches while two weeks is best done with at least 5,000. (personally, I have a couple of under 2,000 day packs, a 700cu fanny pack, a 2500, a 3,000 a 3,500 which I use more for luggage & a 5,500.) How much are you looking to spend? You may be able to find a 5,000+ bag that has a detachable lid that can be worn as a fanny pack. These usually are not as good as traditional fanny packs though. I'd look at Lowe Alpine, Gregory, Mountainsmith amongst some others. Kelty usually has a good selection at a cheaper price, not as good as the ones above though. It's been a few years since i've looked by Lowe Alpine's adjustable waist belt & shoulder straps helped the pack fit many different torso sizes. While some of these can be bought on-line, IMO, a pack is best bought in person so you can try them on & see if they fit you. __________________ Happy Trails, be safe & Good Luck Mike P.