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Mourneman

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Need a new 60 litre rucksack
« on: December 24, 2011 »

Need to get myself a new 60 litre rucksack,anyone recommend one,does anyone know if the Blacks,Millets,Cotswold's intend to have a new year sale.I was going to buy the Karrimor,bobcat 60 ltr from Millet's,reduced from 69 to 30,but they are out of stock,pity as i would have being able to get it for about 22 quid with the 25 percent off,millets say they will be getting more in the new year,but the price will prob go back to 69 quid .

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Re: Need a new 60 litre rucksack
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2011 »

i use the lichfield explorer 60+10 which i got for under £30 at argos  but they only have the 80 litre one now (currently at £40 but sales coming soon  ;)  ) , its tough, not too heavy, has pockets in all the right places and built in raincover
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5200740/Trail/searchtext%3ERUCKSACK.htm#pdpFullProductInformation

you could try sports direct in the town to see if they have the karrimor one
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Re: Need a new 60 litre rucksack
« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2011 »

Thats handy. I will be selling my vango alpine soon as I am getting a kestrel 58 for Xmas.
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Re: Need a new 60 litre rucksack
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2011 »

Need to get myself a new 60 litre rucksack,anyone recommend one,does anyone know if the Blacks,Millets,Cotswold's intend to have a new year sale.I was going to buy the Karrimor,bobcat 60 ltr from Millet's,reduced from 69 to 30,but they are out of stock,pity as i would have being able to get it for about 22 quid with the 25 percent off,millets say they will be getting more in the new year,but the price will prob go back to 69 quid .

Hi John, I would try before you buy.... I got mine a few months ago in Jacksons. i was going to get berghaus one of the internet, but when i tried it on it was totally unsuitable. I was in Jacksons last week and they had some rucksacks on sale also.. anyway, hope you get sorted  :)
merry Christmas
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Re: Need a new 60 litre rucksack
« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2011 »

Thats handy. I will be selling my vango alpine soon as I am getting a kestrel 58 for Xmas.
very good Lenny ,what spec is it,PM if what want for it,cheers

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Re: Need a new 60 litre rucksack
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2011 »

Hi Mourneman I,ve had an Osprey Talon 44 for a couple of years now, i,m very happy with it. its light,  light enough to use for lightweight day jaunts. seems durable and super comfy. have had it loaded way past 44 litres for over night camps, with no bother .i,m sure they have bigger packs worth a look. Osprey know how to charge, but money well spent for me. Hope ya get sorted.  Also a friend told me Blacks are having a closing down sale!? :o
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Re: Need a new 60 litre rucksack
« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2011 »

blacks are in or just about to go into admin
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Re: Need a new 60 litre rucksack
« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2011 »

Heard this rumour sevaral times now,but are Black's and Millet's not co-owned,maybe it's Millet's closing them down

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Re: Need a new 60 litre rucksack
« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2011 »

Heard this rumour sevaral times now,but are Black's and Millet's not co-owned,maybe it's Millet's closing them down

Blacks Leisure Group is the parent company of both Blacks and Millets, with brands such as as Eurohike, Peter Storm etc.  It would seem certian they are on the brink of adminstration.  The company has been up for sale and according to a recent statement from their board, it

"does not have and does not now expect to receive an offer for the shares of Blacks Leisure".
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Likely that the plug will be pulled after the Christmas trading has finished (the most value in current assets), then it will enter administration and be sold in whole or parts to folk who are watching it keenly.  The worst performing parts of the group or stores etc may be let go by the wayside.

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Re: Need a new 60 litre rucksack
« Reply #9 on: December 24, 2011 »

I got this in TK Maxx for £30 a few months back, a cracking rucksack for the money. 
http://www.trespass.co.uk/product/accessories-6/luggage-and-bags-19/backpacks-and-rucksacks-76/rotation-MAACBAD10005

I heard that Sports Direct were in talks to buy Blacks.
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Re: Need a new 60 litre rucksack
« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2011 »

i,ve also got the trespass . its a good bag plenty of pockets etc u just need to get a rain cover and its the ideal size for a weekend camping . its really hard wearing if a bit on the heavy side.
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Re: Need a new 60 litre rucksack
« Reply #11 on: December 27, 2011 »

sports direct have pulled out
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Re: Need a new 60 litre rucksack
« Reply #12 on: December 28, 2011 »

Cotswold have serious reductions on Deuter bags if they take your fancy.

http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/index.cfm/dep/online-sale/cat/deuter-online-sale/fuseaction/products.list/group/5300/level/2

I'm really taken with the Osprey Talon 44 but it's soooo much money  ??? I really like the zippered pockets on the hip belt, the pockets on the shoulder straps and the stow away feature for poles  :)
No other bag in that size has those  :-\

The other plus is it looks big enough for an overnighter but small enough for a daypack and picnic  ;D

Do I sound like I'm talking myself into this?  :o  :D
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Re: Need a new 60 litre rucksack
« Reply #13 on: December 28, 2011 »

Cotswold have serious reductions on Deuter bags if they take your fancy.

http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/index.cfm/dep/online-sale/cat/deuter-online-sale/fuseaction/products.list/group/5300/level/2

I'm really taken with the Osprey Talon 44 but it's soooo much money  ??? I really like the zippered pockets on the hip belt, the pockets on the shoulder straps and the stow away feature for poles  :)
No other bag in that size has those  :-\

The other plus is it looks big enough for an overnighter but small enough for a daypack and picnic  ;D

Do I sound like I'm talking myself into this?  :o  :D

ask flipmeb, he has one and will talk you round
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Re: Need a new 60 litre rucksack
« Reply #14 on: December 28, 2011 »

I'am still on for my lenny special 60 litre
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