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General => Gear Questions, Information, Reviews and Competitions => Topic started by: Wolf_Larson on November 15, 2012
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Karrimor Sabre 80-130 means ___________ ???
Karrimor Sabre 60-100 means ___________ ????
I have no clue what it means in lites ???
Can someone help me, i what to save some money for one of these bags with the side pockets, i've wanted one of these bags for years now.
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As far as I know, the first number is the size of the bag, the second is the size with the added on pockets? As in its 80 litres but can be expanded to 130? Or is 60 litres and can be expanded to 100?
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There's a zip on the side that when you unzip it opens the bag out to give the extra 40 litres, it's the same system for the larger size. I think the side pockets are optional and you pay extra for them:
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I have been reading reviews on this bag and it seems alot of people dont like it. mmmmmhhhhhh 2nd thoughts maybe..........
What bag does everyone else have ?
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I have a Karrimor Sabre.... It's a pretty bombproof rucksack. The side pockets are detachable and it also has a yoke system so the side pockets can be worn like a kind of belt-kit / army style webbing system.
It takes some amount of abuse and is as rugged as they come. It's a heavy rucksack tho and seems to fill up very easily. I think it's due to the design: wide at the bottom and narrow at the top. Despite this I'd buy the sabre again in a heartbeat. It's a good all rounder.
Good support/padding. Straps give good support. Some smaller pockets so organising kit is quite easy.
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I have been reading more reveiws on the saber, i've found good reviews alway. I ove the look of the saber and the fack that it is bomb prove. What size of one do you have Rusty and does it take tent, sleeping bag, bivey, food, axe, knife, food ETC........
Also where did you get it and how much did it cost ?
Cheers Rusty
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I have the Karrimor Sabre 45. I find it's got more than enough space for an extended overnighter, and that's without the side pockets.
Has a big zip pocket in the top of the rucksack on the outside. Inside I can fit a pair of waterproof trousers and a mac in a pac.
Inside it's got a space to fit a water bladder which is quite handy. Tactical packing and making use of the space is key with it though. If you fire everything in it'll fill up quickly. On the Mourne Mountain Marathon though I packed the following in no problems:
1 Karrimor 2man x-lite tent (weighs maybe 3kg)
Sleeping Bag (Tesco one that packs away...surprisingly good for the money)
Waterproofs
Emergency Bivi Bag
Hexi Stove, Fuel and Food (A fair bit of food: biscuits, pasta, sweets etc)
Bufallo Jacket
Gaiters
Spare Socks
Water bladder with 2 litres of water
3 bottles of Lucozade
First Aid Kit
Headtorch
Hat, Gloves, Buff
When you open up the rucksac there's a mesh pocket in the top of it that's pretty good for storing a map/compass and is easy access.
The zip system means it converts easily into a smaller day rucksack that's maybe got about a 15 litre capacity. Nice enough if you're only going for a day dander and don't want everything rattling around.
There's some good webbing on the front so MOLLE accessories or first aid kits, mini pockets etc can be added no problem
Fortunately I blagged mine for free ::) but I think they retail about £130. There's a few links. If you go for any of the Sports Direct ones give me a shout as I've a 10% Discount Code
http://www.sportsdirect.com/Outdoor-Equipment/Rucksacks/Rucksacks
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Karrimor-SF-Ruck-Sabre-MultiCam/dp/B008PP5GL0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352999445&sr=8-1
Importantly try one on before you buy though. I'll have mine out at the Crimbo camp and I'll let you get a feel for it. The feel of the Rucksack is low and wide meaning much of the weight settles at the bottom of it.
All in all though it's a pretty decent rucksack. Anyone I know has one had it with no problems until they got a little bored with it and decided to try another. Most still have their original
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Buy an osprey pack and never look back :)
I'll second that.
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Thanks lads, i've always wanted a saber, its pretty amazing that a 45 saber takes all that. I was thinking of getting 60-100 or 80-130, but sounds like i would have to be doing cape warth or something big. It may be a waste getting one of the bigger sacks if the 45 holds all that.
Great info BTW, im going to start saving now ;-)
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Thanks lads, i've always wanted a saber, its pretty amazing that a 45 saber takes all that. I was thinking of getting 60-100 or 80-130, but sounds like i would have to be doing cape warth or something big. It may be a waste getting one of the bigger sacks if the 45 holds all that.
Great info BTW, im going to start saving now ;-)
I took a 44L on the TGO Challenge (Osprey talon 44) and its what I would take if doing the Cape Wrath trail. I had everything for two weeks wild camping in the highlands in it np. The bigger the pack the more crap you'll carry
What would you take in a 44L for doing cape wrath for example ?
Tent
Bivey
sleeping bag
survival kit
medical kit
para cord
axe
head torch
roll mat
water & food
map & compass
all i can think of ;-/
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*edit*
i was givena karrimor jaguar 85 by a retiring neighbour, i havnt used it, didnt know these old karrimors had such a following. i use a 65 sack for weekend camping , but thats not light travelling , thats bringing disposable barbeque, drink, everything. plus my sleeping bag isnt tiny!!
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wow, i need to learn how to pack right. Thanks mate
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Lenny !!! I found the backpack im going to get at the end of this week. I think you will give me a high 5 for this one mate ;-)
http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/index.cfm/product/berghaus-vulcan-rucksack/fuseaction/products.detail/code/61110168/id_colour/180/group/219/level/3
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Kudos on the brand but that is one big (I mean really big) pack. Have you looked at all other packs?
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I have been looking Lenny, but i want a army style pack. Also i think this pack would be good incase i ever go to somewhere like cape wrath walk.
What lite pack would you take for an over nighter mate ?
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I have been looking Lenny, but i want a army style pack. Also i think this pack would be good incase i ever go to somewhere like cape wrath walk.
What lite pack would you take for an over nighter mate ?
I have a Osprey Kestrel 58. Osprey do make some great packs (I am sure others would agree). But if you want to go down the milatry route why not go gown to a surplus store and get one for half the price.
But seriously tell us what you want the pack for and let people give you there thoughts (I swear by Osprey)
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I never thought about it waying more than my tent ::)
Ok, i would like a green Backpack to blend into natures world, i have no idea about the litre i need for an over night camp. Just like the xmas one coming up, i don't mine paying for a good one.
I would always take.........
tent
sleeping bag
bivey
roll mat
pocket rocket
survival stuff
spare clothes
food
mess tin
axe
So what would suit me ?
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Your right Lenny..............
http://www.ospreypacks.com/en/product/multi-use/kestrel_68
Thats the one for me.
cots world dont have it ;-/
anyone seen the green one about N.ireland, i fancy the osprey kestrel 68
I can get it fri or sat ;-)
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Your best off going into both Cotswolds. I got mine from outdoorkit.com. They had the best price.
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cots world could order the green one in im sure, ill call them on phone. Are they open late anytime this week ???
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I think they open late on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays leading upto Xmas
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are those pockets etc interchangeable with similar age karrimor rucksacks?
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Do you mean on the osprey pack t18con ?
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no, sorry meant would the karrimor pockets fit other similar age/similar design karrimore packs? my karrimor jaguar has some zips on it, but dont see anything for it on ebay
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no, sorry meant would the karrimor pockets fit other similar age/similar design karrimore packs? my karrimor jaguar has some zips on it, but dont see anything for it on ebay
Im not sure mate, to be honest.
I got a osprey kestrel 68 today ;-)
http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/index.cfm/product/osprey-kestrel-68-rucksack/fuseaction/products.detail/code/61110271/id_colour/123/group/219/level/3
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Wolf you are fairly racking up the quality gear, good man yerself! Enjoy using it!
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Thanks spud, its time i got good gear. I loved my cheap tent but hated my cheap back pack ;-)
Now i just need to work on my clouths layers