I seem to have misplaced by backpack, so need to write Santa a letter for a new one.
Been quite happy with Camelbak bags (the one I lost was "the capo"), but drawn to the Dakine Drafter as a possible alternative to a Mule.
Opinions welcome, thanks.
I seem to have misplaced by backpack, so need to write Santa a letter for a new one.
Been quite happy with Camelbak bags (the one I lost was "the capo"), but drawn to the Dakine Drafter as a possible alternative to a Mule.
Opinions welcome, thanks.
Noticed that the Mule was on Blacks 1/3rd off promotion today.
Works out at forty-odd quid.
http://www.blacks.co.uk/product/105537/CB-MULE-3L-BLACK-0.html?attribute=4801526
Thanks Alex, £46 is a good price but I have a CRC £50 off £100 voucher to use and also need to replace the stuff that was in my wayward bag.
Actually just noticed that Millets have 40% off everything today and they seem to have similar stock to blacks (same company?)
That makes it £41.40 for anyone else looking at this thread.
I had a Drafter for a while, the bag is pretty good but the Hydrapak valve on the bladder it came with leaked all the time, and even when I got a brand new replacement valve it had the same problem. Got a Camelbak now, the bag's not quite as good, but the actual drinky bits are excellent.
Mule Nv. The best pack money can buy. IMHO
My GF recently replaced her pack with the Dakine Drafter & is very happy with it. Much better fit & comfort than the Camelbak alternative and internal organisation & access is much better. Also the bladder is easier to clean & tube disconnect is via a switch which rotates. Very impressed and better than mine jealous
Thanks for the comments guys but in typical STW style I've now decided to get something different and I'm going to buy the Dakine Nomad.
I have a couple of Camelbak bladders still so quality and comfort of the actual pack is my main concern.
Still got a smaller pack for short local rides so the Nomad should be able to handle day rides all year round.
You done right - the Drafter has quite a low capacity !
Cheers, it's good to confirm that I'm a man of discernment and taste.
chakaping-evans cycles doing nomads at £49.99 I think. Have not seen cheaper yet and I have been looking for a while....
cheers willy, that is where I ordered from - colours a bit limited so I went for the plaid blue one, but I won't see it when it's on my back eh?
it works out £45 if you use their 10% off code that ends tomorrow and you get a free £5 voucher to go and spend in an Evans shop too
Dakine Nomad is a fantastic pack. Used mine for a while. Never had an issue with the Hydrapak valve and the bladder is a **** sight easier to get open, closed, cleaned etc.
Excellent pack layout, loads of fully opening pockets so you can get to your kit without getting muck everywhere.
Mine replaced a Mule, nuff said.
Not sure if this is bigger than you need but I can highly recommend the Quechua Trail 27L from Decathlon. Only £30 too!
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