Comments on: Rambling Review – Mountainsmith Day TLS Lumbar Pack

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 14:37:35 +0000

In reply to Dexter McGhinnis. Very cool. I'll have to check it out Dexter. Thanks. Ben

By: Dexter McGhinnis

Dexter McGhinnis — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 20:09:42 +0000

There is a book called Desert Survival Kit by Max Cooper that is completely based on the Mountainsmith Day Lumbar Pack. It is a great book for a great pack.

https://www.amazon.com/Desert-Survival-Kit-Max-Cooper/dp/1511717165/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1474056559&sr=8-3&keywords=desert+survival+kit

By: Anne-Marie DK

Anne-Marie DK — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 23:37:38 +0000

I have a very old Mountainsmith (maybe 1996, still working but not pretty anymore. My problem is the size comparison – now I am looking for a new one and my model does not excist anymore (size like my old one). It is Black and red with yellow rubberstraps, extra rooms and holding stuff possibilities on the front. It is named TREK – does anyone know which one I should choose (the bigger available ones maybe look a little higher than mine from the photos).Thanks 🙂

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 22:12:57 +0000

In reply to Edgar.

Great to hear from you Edgar. I think you’re really going to like this bag. My two water bottle holders have held up extremely well. The elastic has not loosened at all. the front two pockets have held up well. There are a couple of holes in the mesh from bushwacking, but other than that, they’ve held up very well. Sounds like you’ve got a great system set up. Best of luck in the field.

Ben

By: Edgar

Edgar — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 08:22:09 +0000

In reply to azwanderings. Ben, well I ended up getting the TLS Day Pack (pinon color) for Christmas and so far i like it. I had been looking for a small pack to use when prairie chicken hunting the BIG open country of the Flint Hills, because my main concern or necesity was water. so far the pack has worked great. my question is about the water bottle holders...do they keep their retention or do they get loose after a while and unable to secure waterbottles? my next concern is the two front / side elastic pockets, does the elastic tend to "stretch" after prolonged use? this is where i a able to carry @8 shells in each pocket and it appears to hold them relatively secure. im just concerned about long term use. i am able to fit my limit of two chickens in the main compartment and use a T.A.G.S game bag to control blood. the other compartment i throw in snacks, first aid kit, gaiters, gloves, my tech gear utility bag and a jacket. the strappettes carry my motorolla radio & gps. trying to find a way or something to carry a bit more shells. anyway just wanted to get your take on it and once again great website. thanks

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 16:28:50 +0000

In reply to Tim Frazier.

Tim,

That’s great to hear. Everyone I’ve met who owns this pack love it. It’s definitely a winner.

Ben

By: Tim Frazier

Tim Frazier — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 17:58:03 +0000

I’ve been using this same pack with the stapettes for five or six years in the Adirondaks and love it. It’s amazing the load you can put in this pack and it has held up very well. I see they now have pockets on the belt which would be great. The older ones did not.

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Thu, 08 May 2014 12:17:18 +0000

In reply to Edgar (hunt_birdz). Edgar, Great to hear from you. I've used the Day TLS as a day hiking pack but never used it while bird hunting. It would work great as a field pack but the one problem I see would be carrying your birds. If you don't mind them rolling around inside with your other gear or if you had a separate leash system, it might work pretty good. It is a very versatile pack for sure and I'm sure you could make it work. Hope that helps. If I could suggest a technical vest, you'll never be sorry with a WingWorks

By: Edgar (hunt_birdz)

Edgar (hunt_birdz) — Thu, 08 May 2014 11:35:22 +0000

Great review on the pack, but i was wondering if you have used / applied its use in the field / upland hunting as well? what are your thoughts on its use for hunting? im looking to upgrade from a vest to a technical pack/vest but was intrigued at the idea of also getting the Mountainsmith too. Thanks.

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