camelbak HAWG for dayback/one-nighter

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murderedsongbird

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Ive been looking at the HAWG for a daypack/one-nighter and was trying to get some opinions. I'd be using it almost every weekend for hiking, usually 8-10 miles and also for a trip up Mt. Whitney in July. How does it feel after hours of use? Does it provide good support? What's the maximum weight you would pack in it? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
 
The new HAWG or the older one?
The older one has a lower compartment that sticks out from the main body, the new one is flush.

The HAWG is fine for a day pack in a neutral climate, if you're anywhere that runs the risk of freezing at night it's a bit small unless your shelter building skills are sharp.

It doesn't offer any support for loads

About 15lbs would be the MAX I would try to carry in one. That includes water and food weight.

I used to use the old style HAWG for my patrol pack, full bladder, an MRE, a small warming layer, change of socks, foot powder, extra batteries and some extra pyro and ammo was the max load for it.

Honestly, unless you're getting a screaming deal on it($50 or less) I would look at something else.

You can get a small pack that has a frame and is MUCH lighter for around the same price. Any of the Ultralight day packs are going to carry about the same as the HAWG, weight POUNDS less, and have the same or greater capacity.
 
The camelback hawg has a capacity of 23 liters and weighs 1.2 kg.
You will not be able to fit overnight gear in it.

The osprey exos 48 has a capacity of 48 liters and weights 1.02 kg.
You will be able to fit light/ultralight overnight gear in it.

I am kind of over hydration bladders as well. There is less messing around with ordinary soda bottles.
 
sideways said:
The camelback hawg has a capacity of 23 liters and weighs 1.2 kg.
You will not be able to fit overnight gear in it.

The osprey exos 48 has a capacity of 48 liters and weights 1.02 kg.
You will be able to fit light/ultralight overnight gear in it.

I am kind of over hydration bladders as well. There is less messing around with ordinary soda bottles.
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depends on where,when and how much comfort you want but 23lts could well be enough
 
I added a couple of extra MOLLE pouches on mine. This gives me a lot more room. I have carried this pack from one end of the Country to the other. It has gone on a lot of hikes, and over nights. Might not be perfect, but it darn sure performs.
 
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