tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274134476595231812.post3230615999134143973..comments2024-02-09T01:14:30.406-05:00Comments on Gear Geek's: Lowe Alpine Sting PackJakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427580120988623666noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274134476595231812.post-62749626203075260432010-08-06T13:58:29.027-04:002010-08-06T13:58:29.027-04:00Paul,
Tat does help out a lot with that feeling ...Paul,<br /> Tat does help out a lot with that feeling of it slipping off your shoulders. I did try this during the review process....the only thing I didn't like about this is that the top outer portion of the pack then tends to be more "floppy". I guess you have to experiment and see which works for your specific load out. Thank you for including this info on the page....great feedback!!!Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03427580120988623666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274134476595231812.post-25694412156030739522010-08-05T07:50:55.380-04:002010-08-05T07:50:55.380-04:00A thing you might have figured out yourself; the s...A thing you might have figured out yourself; the straps on the sidepockets (pouches) are to be diagonally attatched.<br />When zipped together, you have to place the straps on the lower part on the outside, on the high part, you place the straps in the middle like so: /\ It'll fit tighter on the shoulders, so you won't have the feeling as if they're going to fall off.Paulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274134476595231812.post-50357201436814732792010-02-25T08:27:03.333-05:002010-02-25T08:27:03.333-05:00I have used this backpack during my active duty in...I have used this backpack during my active duty in Gaza (backpack is used by the Israeli army), and during navegations training, carrying up to 80 lbs.<br />It has NEVER let me down..<br />this is for the "heavy loaders"... great pack and review!!Zlonerhttp://www.youtube.com/user/Zlonernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274134476595231812.post-61487931976907557312010-02-23T08:56:33.767-05:002010-02-23T08:56:33.767-05:00I stand corrected. The pouch doesn't seem lik...I stand corrected. The pouch doesn't seem like a 100 oz pouch, but after looking at it again I was able to find the hole for the hydration tube. Even knowing where it is took a few minutes of searching. Easiest to find looking from the inside. I suggested to Lowe Alpine to include an instruction guide on proper fit and all the features, so things like that aren't missed. They said it was a good idea and planned on it, but since they aren't distributing the Mil packs in the US anymore I'm not sure I'll see this.Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03427580120988623666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274134476595231812.post-36471089867117762952010-02-22T06:21:53.835-05:002010-02-22T06:21:53.835-05:00Hi Jake,
I also own a Lowe Alpine Sting (in OD).
T...Hi Jake,<br />I also own a Lowe Alpine Sting (in OD).<br />The pocket is to fit a hydration bladder. "There is also no holes for routing a hydration tube out through the pack." There is, it's situated at the corner of the pouch (to your right when wearing it.) And at the side, above the 'rocketpocket' there is a small triangular flap. That's where a tube goes through. I guess it's hard to find on a camo-rucksack! ;-)<br />The camo-pattern is actually Dutch DPM, the rucksacks are standards for the Dutch Army. (British DPM has some minor colouring and detail differences.)Paulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274134476595231812.post-25814250640429321782010-01-15T08:29:24.833-05:002010-01-15T08:29:24.833-05:00ahjno, Thank you for the comment. The pouch could...ahjno, Thank you for the comment. The pouch could hold a hydration bladder, but in the pack I have it's more of a square pouch as opposed to the hydration bladder shape/size. It's the same size as a SINCGARS/Harris "man-pack" radio. There is also no holes for routing a hydration tube out through the pack. That's why I referred to it as a radio pocket.Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03427580120988623666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274134476595231812.post-44755091639253121902010-01-15T08:29:07.296-05:002010-01-15T08:29:07.296-05:00Great review! I own one in OD and love it! That li...Great review! I own one in OD and love it! That little pouch you where talking about in the pack itself isn't for a military radio but for hydration bladders (Platypus, etc).ahjno (youtube)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274134476595231812.post-71741134027287290092009-12-22T16:05:07.303-05:002009-12-22T16:05:07.303-05:00just checked again, it is sold with the rockets, j...just checked again, it is sold with the rockets, just not pictured on the page.Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03427580120988623666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274134476595231812.post-90444125878492060572009-12-22T16:04:24.507-05:002009-12-22T16:04:24.507-05:00That was the problem with this review, I got the p...That was the problem with this review, I got the pack and started to review it, but then the company stopped selling it in the US. I found a OD version on Sierra Trading Post, but not sure if it came with the rockets.Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03427580120988623666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274134476595231812.post-30791251253281876032009-12-21T19:54:27.942-05:002009-12-21T19:54:27.942-05:00Where can I buy one? I have had a hard time even l...Where can I buy one? I have had a hard time even locating one.Briannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274134476595231812.post-78443018764059566812009-12-17T08:59:11.902-05:002009-12-17T08:59:11.902-05:00Looks like it would make a good bushcraft pack.Looks like it would make a good bushcraft pack.Tacticalgearhead (youtube)noreply@blogger.com