Thank you for the recommendations. I was thinking about one of these. Any suggestions or ideas are greatly appreciated.
LA Police Gear 3 Day Backpack
I bought a pack that I thought looked and sounded tough. I don't have a link for it, but it was called an "assault pack" or a "3 day pack", I forget which. Anyways, it is falling apart in less than a year, and cost about $50. It has about 3 compartments, and has molle webbing on the very back and the sides. If you are wanting a pack like this, I would recommend getting one of the more expensive ($125+) packs. There are also internal framed packs designed for hunting that seem interesting. All in all, I am going to be buying an A.L.I.C.E. pack (large) with an external frame and giving it a shot. From what I gather, I shouldn't be let down....
How much is too much, how old are you, condition etc.
My abilities have deteriorated with age (now 71). Last year I went from a Medium Alice pack to a mini-alice pack plus my many pockets vest and a 2 guart canteen and a shoulder bag I keep in the truck.
Total weight of my pack and vest about 20# plus canteen.
My medium alice pack used to be about 33# plus canteen.
If you are younger and in good condition you can probably do 45-50#.
I have an Osprey Talon 44 that I use for backpacking, and would not hesitate to grab as a BOB. It has tons of room, extremely lightweight, comfortable, and has "airscape" which lets air flow between your back and the pack.
If you are under 35 and have been training you should be able to do 70lbs for 20 miles a day.
I bought a pack that I thought looked and sounded tough. I don't have a link for it, but it was called an "assault pack" or a "3 day pack", I forget which. Anyways, it is falling apart in less than a year, and cost about $50. It has about 3 compartments, and has molle webbing on the very back and the sides. If you are wanting a pack like this, I would recommend getting one of the more expensive ($125+) packs. There are also internal framed packs designed for hunting that seem interesting. All in all, I am going to be buying an A.L.I.C.E. pack (large) with an external frame and giving it a shot. From what I gather, I shouldn't be let down....