Daypack with large zippers (YKK #10)

get one with a cord instead.

in alt.rec.hiking said:

I'm tired of daypacks where the zipper is destroyed after two years.
Hence, I'm looking for a daypack (25-35 Liters) with huge zippers such
as YKK #10. Any suggestions?

Regards, Lucas Jensen

On 25 Dec 2005 16:35:05 -0800, [email hidden] wrote:

| I'm tired of daypacks where the zipper is destroyed after two years.
| Hence, I'm looking for a daypack (25-35 Liters) with huge zippers such
| as YKK #10. Any suggestions?

Haberdashery shops *in the UK* sell new zips, of all strengths, as do
*some* outdoor shops. It is not difficult to replace zips. June
does it regularly.

AFAIK US daysacks come from different manufacturers, so UK and US
experience will differ.

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Quoted message said:

I'm tired of daypacks where the zipper is destroyed after two years.
Hence, I'm looking for a daypack (25-35 Liters) with huge zippers such
as YKK #10. Any suggestions?

Regards, Lucas Jensen

If the daypacks are well made and great condition possibly you may want to
replace the zippers with better quality zippers. What general area of the
USA or world are you from? If you're close to the Mid-Michigan area you may
want contact Rhode's Leather Shop in Bridgeport, the owner is a
harness/saddle maker and does all kinds of repairs. Also you may want to
try the Cobblers Bench in Frankenmuth. Penny S. of
http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/ does all kind to repairs and custom
sewing.
Ron

Quoted message said:

I'm tired of daypacks where the zipper is destroyed after two years.
Hence, I'm looking for a daypack (25-35 Liters) with huge zippers such
as YKK #10. Any suggestions?

Regards, Lucas Jensen

Try Pod, they have megga zips that are virtuall indestructable.

Richie

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It is not difficult to replace zips. June
does it regularly.

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Quoted message said:

I'm tired of daypacks where the zipper is destroyed after two years.
Hence, I'm looking for a daypack (25-35 Liters) with huge zippers such
as YKK #10. Any suggestions?

IIRC, the BD bullet pack has a 10 YKK. and its cheap, but small for
most purposes except climbing with it. is that what you intended?

its not too hard to sew a fat zipper into an old (or new) pack if you
have a machine. the zippers are readily and cheaply available all over
the internet.

anthony

Quoted message said:

I'm tired of daypacks where the zipper is destroyed after two years.
Hence, I'm looking for a daypack (25-35 Liters) with huge zippers such
as YKK #10. Any suggestions?

Regards, Lucas Jensen

incidentally, in my experience the life of the zipper is not completely
dependent on zipper size. ive seen plenty of ykk10's dead after a year
or two of abuse. might be worth checking for flaps that cover zippers
in use as much as the zipper size.

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On 25 Dec 2005 16:35:05 -0800, [email hidden] wrote:

| I'm tired of daypacks where the zipper is destroyed after two years.
| Hence, I'm looking for a daypack (25-35 Liters) with huge zippers such
| as YKK #10. Any suggestions?

Haberdashery shops *in the UK* sell new zips, of all strengths, as do
*some* outdoor shops. It is not difficult to replace zips.

Re-sewing the zipper is a total pain in the ass.

*Usually* the thing that wears out is the "traveller" (the thing you
pull) and these can be purchased separately at most good fabric
shops in the States. Usually under a dollar. I imagine you can
get these over the web too.

- Lord Slime

Quoted message said:

I'm tired of daypacks where the zipper is destroyed after two years.
Hence, I'm looking for a daypack (25-35 Liters) with huge zippers such
as YKK #10. Any suggestions?

Get a proper pack with a flap and never think about it again.

Macpac and tatonka both make a variety of such packs, I think berghaus
does as well. Availability is of course, a different matter altogether
🙁

Quoted message said:

I'm tired of daypacks where the zipper is destroyed after two years.
Hence, I'm looking for a daypack (25-35 Liters) with huge zippers such
as YKK #10. Any suggestions?

Regards, Lucas Jensen

A have a Macpac Ultra Marathon which has a zipper. The design might
have changed by now as the sack is 12 years old and still going
strong.

None of my other rucksacks have zippers, which are generally just one
extra place for water to get in.

S.

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Quoted message said:

I'm tired of daypacks where the zipper is destroyed after two years.
Hence, I'm looking for a daypack (25-35 Liters) with huge zippers such
as YKK #10. Any suggestions?

Sure, get a sack which uses a draw cord.

Followps just set to 1 (rec.climbing).

--

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Quoted message said:

I'm tired of daypacks where the zipper is destroyed after two years.
Hence, I'm looking for a daypack (25-35 Liters) with huge zippers
such as YKK #10. Any suggestions?

Haberdashery shops *in the UK* sell new zips, of all strengths, as do
*some* outdoor shops. It is not difficult to replace zips.

Re-sewing the zipper is a total pain in the ass.

*Usually* the thing that wears out is the "traveller" (the thing you
pull) and these can be purchased separately at most good fabric
shops in the States. Usually under a dollar. I imagine you can
get these over the web too.

- Lord Slime

Besides the slider, the coil zippers go from overstuffing the pack and then
zipping it closed over too much stuff, pulling the coils out of the tape.
#10 is just as susceptible to this kind of failure and # 8 and #8.
Then there's dirt and grit and [censored] like that. If you are worried about
zipper, get a top loader with a drawstring.

Penny

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Quoted message said:

I'm tired of daypacks where the zipper is destroyed after two years.
Hence, I'm looking for a daypack (25-35 Liters) with huge zippers
such as YKK #10. Any suggestions?

Haberdashery shops *in the UK* sell new zips, of all strengths, as do
*some* outdoor shops. It is not difficult to replace zips.

Re-sewing the zipper is a total pain in the ass.

*Usually* the thing that wears out is the "traveller" (the thing you
pull) and these can be purchased separately at most good fabric
shops in the States. Usually under a dollar. I imagine you can
get these over the web too.

- Lord Slime

Besides the slider, the coil zippers go from overstuffing the pack and
then
zipping it closed over too much stuff, pulling the coils out of the tape.
#10 is just as susceptible to this kind of failure and # 8 and #8.
Then there's dirt and grit and [censored] like that. If you are worried about
zipper, get a top loader with a drawstring.

Penny

I agree - it's not the size of the zipper so much as how you treat it. I've
had a Black Diamond Genius as well as a Gregory Day-and-a-Half day packs for
years now. Both are panel loaders (very convenient for 'adventure travel'
and both continue to be bomber.

Of course if I had to run out with just one 2000ci pack, it would definately
be a Cold Cold World Valdez rucksack...
a

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I'm tired of daypacks where the zipper is destroyed after two years.
Hence, I'm looking for a daypack (25-35 Liters) with huge zippers such
as YKK #10. Any suggestions?

Regards, Lucas Jensen

Top loader with drawstring.
Been around for years.
Requires planning on what and how you pack.
Simple.
Efficient.

Try the maxpedition.com website.

I own one of their smaller daypacks, and it's terrific. The seams,
zippers, straps and buckles are all overengineered. Mine has seen very
heavy use over 3 years, and still seems like new.

best regards,

Jeremy
www.socalcamping.com

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I'm tired of daypacks where the zipper is destroyed after two years.
Hence, I'm looking for a daypack (25-35 Liters) with huge zippers such
as YKK #10. Any suggestions?

Regards, Lucas Jensen

Top loader with drawstring.
Been around for years.
Requires planning on what and how you pack.
Simple.
Efficient.

and less likely to leak in rain...

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I'm tired of daypacks where the zipper is destroyed after two years.
Hence, I'm looking for a daypack (25-35 Liters) with huge zippers such
as YKK #10. Any suggestions?

Regards, Lucas Jensen

Top loader with drawstring.
Been around for years.
Requires planning on what and how you pack.
Simple.
Efficient.

and less likely to leak in rain...

Carry one plastic liner if you anticipate moisture. No wet gear from pouring
rain, if you do.

richie said:

Quoted message said:

I'm tired of daypacks where the zipper is destroyed after two years.
Hence, I'm looking for a daypack (25-35 Liters) with huge zippers
such as YKK #10. Any suggestions?

Regards, Lucas Jensen

Try Pod, they have megga zips that are virtuall indestructable.

Richie

a vitually indestructible zipper, you must be joking.

Zippers will only let you down... about a decade ago I looked high and
low for a day pack which was essentially a sack... Jandd in Santa
Barbara had the perfect product, the only zipper was in the pocket that
flapped over the large opening top, which cinched shut with a
drawstring.

Best damn day pack I've had. Too bad Jandd went out of business (I
believe).

In the SF Bay Area I could recommend a repair shop that does excellent
work, and would replace the zipper with something heavier duty, and
other repairs. They cost, but it is worth it considering the cost of
good gear. Save do-it-yourself repairs for the simple stuff, let the
pros take care of the difficult stuff.

You might consider sending it to the manufacturer (call first), many
will do repairs on their gear.