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[Closed] Any reason why I shouldn't buy a Dakine Apex?

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I need a pack for some weekend rides, staying overnight in B&B-type places. I like the idea of being able to stick my lid on the outside, and the 3L reservoir sounds like enough. Price is about 90 quid. Should I go for it? Or are there some better options out there? What say you guys?


 
Posted : 24/05/2009 3:13 pm
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Camelback Mule???

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/?fn=product&productId=1654&categoryId=47


 
Posted : 24/05/2009 4:00 pm
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I was thinking of something bigger than the Mule's 10L. I need clean socks for every day ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 24/05/2009 4:10 pm
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HAWG


 
Posted : 24/05/2009 4:17 pm
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wingnut. awesome. nuff said.


 
Posted : 24/05/2009 4:34 pm
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Speak to Craig at [url= http://www.swinnertoncycles.co.uk/ ]Swinnertons[/url], I was in their last week and they have some new stuff from Camelbak that look bigger than my HAWG that would be ideal for what your after. I dont think they are on their website yet.


 
Posted : 24/05/2009 4:38 pm
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Will do that. Thanks. I reckon I need 25-35 litres, based on the old backpack I have now.


 
Posted : 24/05/2009 5:16 pm
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The Apex is a fantastic pack. Really big and all the storage is well thought out with compartments for everything. Bigger than a HAWG (which I have) and a lot better thought out. I would just get the APEX, it's what I wished I had bought and what will replace my HAWG.


 
Posted : 24/05/2009 6:52 pm
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The apex is a great daysack, with lots of great features and soft lined phone ipod pockets, but it doesn't sit on your back well if overfilled, so travel light!


 
Posted : 25/05/2009 12:07 am
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i have an original apex, 36 440ml cans of carling to a festival, with spare clothes as well, the new one does have a reduced helmet capibility but mine has never, never, never, never let me down, best bag i have ever owned! oh apart from the fact its as water proof as a tea bag................


 
Posted : 25/05/2009 12:14 am
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I don't like the rain much, so the pack's permeability isn't much of a concern. But being able to carry that much beer is clearly a big plus. Thanks for the info guys.


 
Posted : 25/05/2009 6:46 am