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Title: Sabre 45
Post by: NeilB on August 20, 2009
Hi peeps, me and davy (kendogbaggio) where talking about the above bit of kit the karrimor sabre 45 rucksack, i was going to get it but I have been a bit put off by it now after talking to dave,

does anyone have this bit of kit and would they recommend it?
Title: Re: Sabre 45
Post by: Mouldsy on August 20, 2009
Why have you been put off?
Title: Re: Sabre 45
Post by: Wolf_Larson on August 20, 2009
I only looked at it there, it look good to me and the write up it gets is good. Not a bad price at £75
Title: Re: Sabre 45
Post by: NeilB on August 20, 2009
a wee bit put off mate because of the price, then after that you have to pay another 30quid for the side pounches, then after that if you want to use pounches on there own you need to buy the yoke, im not saying its rubbish kit it looks the part but is it worth the money that is being asked for it?
Title: Re: Sabre 45
Post by: RedLeader on August 21, 2009
I like the idea of being to add and remove the pockets depending on how much you have to carry but I also don't fancy the price.
What sort of weight does it come in at?
Title: Re: Sabre 45
Post by: Wolf_Larson on August 24, 2009
Quote from: NeilB on August 20, 2009
a wee bit put off mate because of the price, then after that you have to pay another 30quid for the side pounches, then after that if you want to use pounches on there own you need to buy the yoke, im not saying its rubbish kit it looks the part but is it worth the money that is being asked for it?

Im thinking of getting the 75L with the side pockets and the yoke, But it says you can use the yoke for a day pack. Would you be able to fit mush in as it does not look that big ?
Title: Re: Sabre 45
Post by: Mouldsy on August 24, 2009


Im thinking of getting the 75L with the side pockets and the yoke, But it says you can use the yoke for a day pack. Would you be able to fix mush in as it does not look that big ?
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The side pockets are ten litres each, when you connect them to the yoke you have a 20 litre daysack,
There is also plenty of attachments on the side pouches the hang plenty of if you need it.
What are you planning on using it for? Are you going for weekly trips? I am only asking as I think the 45l is big enough for all my needs when I head out.


a wee bit put off mate because of the price, then after that you have to pay another 30quid for the side pounches, then after that if you want to use pounches on there own you need to buy the yoke, im not saying its rubbish kit it looks the part but is it worth the money that is being asked for it?

I think it will be money well spent and it wont disappoint you or let you down when you needed it most.
Title: Re: Sabre 45
Post by: Wolf_Larson on August 24, 2009
I take it the 75L is very big ill have to go into a shop and get a look how big, cheers Mouldsy
Title: Re: Sabre 45
Post by: Mouldsy on August 24, 2009
A 75l is a big bag and if you add the side pouches on you will have a 95l bag, If you are like me and the more room you have the more you pack in, I started off  with a 75l bag and carried three stoves just because I had the room, If you are using it for the Mounres a 45l with side pockets will more than carry what you need.
Davy.
Title: Re: Sabre 45
Post by: Wolf_Larson on August 25, 2009
Cheers Mouldsy, you saved me from maybe throwing the 95l of a cliff  ;D
Title: Re: Sabre 45
Post by: Wolf_Larson on August 28, 2009
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Title: Re: Sabre 45
Post by: Wolf_Larson on August 28, 2009
   
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Title: Re: Sabre 45
Post by: NeilB on September 07, 2009
im converted now after having talked to davy, esp with some of us going on woodsmoke course next year, sabre 45 it is for me
Title: Re: Sabre 45
Post by: Mouldsy on September 08, 2009
Nice one mate, you won't be let down, may-be we can get out and give it a field test before you go away on your course.
Davy.
Title: Re: Sabre 45
Post by: pablo on October 10, 2009
ive had a sabre 45 for years now and thouroughly recommend it. very supportive and plenty of room.

very well made pack and the zip on side bags are a great job.

as for the daysack conversion yolk? brilliant and that alone has carried all i need for an overnighter in the trees.(tarp and hammock setup with light down sleeping bag and mini trangia.

though i got mine for 40 quid from a bcuk lightweight  ;D.
Title: Re: Sabre 45
Post by: twentyclicks on January 26, 2010
I can second the others that the Sabre 45 is bombproof.  Mine has been bashed through forests, rocks and ice and still looks new.  I've had 30Kg in it and it was me that broke  :D

It's not very 'mountaineery', but I love the side pockets for storing gear orderly and having it accessible.
I've never been entirely happy with the fit of mine once I started using it - so would advise you to try on somewhere that has the different sizes as they are non-adjustable.

2 points against it:

I use mine now for day hikes, or putting weights in for training, but have a Granite Gear for longer trips as it is half the weight.