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Given Alpkit [b][i]still[/i][/b] haven't restocked I'd like an alternative to the Gourdon 20/25l.

Any suggestions?


 
Posted : 22/10/2015 12:25 pm
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https://www.alpkit.com/products/gourdon-30

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Posted : 22/10/2015 12:30 pm
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Call me fussy, but the 25l is more than big enough.


 
Posted : 22/10/2015 12:59 pm
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Does it have to be waterproof?

Have looked at the OMM sacks? 20L and 25L from memory. Not waterproof but I prefer that TBH as it means that any abrasion to the sack isn't compromising the waterproofness of it.


 
Posted : 22/10/2015 1:30 pm
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Depending on how waterproof you need it to be the Camelbak Hawg is pretty good, had mine for 3 years now and all zips and bits still work


 
Posted : 22/10/2015 1:31 pm
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something from [url= http://www.ewetsuits.com/index.html ]these guys?[/url]

Not got one my self but remember the link from the "have you received your duff bag" thread.


 
Posted : 22/10/2015 4:31 pm
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Erm..... They are in stock. I just tried to buy a chilli one. ๐Ÿ˜€

Nowt comes close to the Gourdon IMHO. It's just a bloody brilliant bit of kit.


 
Posted : 22/10/2015 6:42 pm
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Does anyone else find that the straps of the Gourdon rub on either side of your neck? Or am I doing something wrong? I have the 20 and the 25 both in hiviz and can't fault them other than the neck rub if I don't wear something with high collars


 
Posted : 22/10/2015 7:38 pm
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Yep i get that. Loosening the the straps a bit cures it for me.

I also find them hopeless if have a heavy but not voluminous load it sort folds over on itself.


 
Posted : 22/10/2015 7:51 pm