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kingmonkeypants
1
Jan 7, 2016
The air frame thing looks pretty interesting. I'm on the fence leaning yes.
I'm not a backpacker/hiker, though I'm interested. I'm liking the price for my first foray.
Can any experienced backpackers weigh in?
Here's the product page: http://www.klymit.com/index.php/products-1/backpacks/splash25.html
And their KS page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/klymit/splash-25-worlds-first-dry-pack-powered-by-air
DSettahr
7
Jan 8, 2016
kingmonkeypants25 Liters is an awfully small size for backpacking. This is a day pack at best. With the right ultralight gear setup, you could maybe do a single night in warm weather with this pack, but the cost of that gear would be pretty high. Even in that scenario, space for food would be a significant limiting factor.
Dry bag backpacks are really meant primarily for use with paddling trips (kayaking and canoeing), serving double duty by keeping gear dry on the water, and also working as a pack to facilitate carrying gear while portaging over dry land. They aren't generally known for being lightweight or comfortable.
This pack does seem like it attempts to bridge the gap between dry bag backpacks and regular backpacks, so perhaps it can be usable as a day pack for hiking without much discomfort.
WeR2Fungis
0
Jun 8, 2016
kingmonkeypantsThe valve where the air tube goes into the pack hits right between the shoulders... Uncomfortable.