jansport carson backpack experience?
Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 1:15 pm
Hi,
I have a K2 loadmaster shortbed and I love it except for the weight. I'm trying to lighten my load and at 7 pounds, the pack is kinda heavy.
I've looked and found mostly good reviews for the jansport carson [it only weighs 4 lb, 12oz] but when i saw one in person i was disappointed in the shoulder pads and hip belt for they were extremely flimsly. It looks like they would really dig into my shoulders and waist.
They good thing about the K2 is that I can fit my bearkade cannister inside. The carson's top is too narrow for it, but it looks like you can open the back up and put it in that way.
I looked at the Kelty Tioga 5500 but at 6 pounds not as much of a weight savings.
I have a K2 loadmaster shortbed and I love it except for the weight. I'm trying to lighten my load and at 7 pounds, the pack is kinda heavy.
I've looked and found mostly good reviews for the jansport carson [it only weighs 4 lb, 12oz] but when i saw one in person i was disappointed in the shoulder pads and hip belt for they were extremely flimsly. It looks like they would really dig into my shoulders and waist.
They good thing about the K2 is that I can fit my bearkade cannister inside. The carson's top is too narrow for it, but it looks like you can open the back up and put it in that way.
I looked at the Kelty Tioga 5500 but at 6 pounds not as much of a weight savings.