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RE post - New Sack - AND - a great camping site

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  1. Earlier I posted the following but have had no replies.........

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    I have the chance to acquire, at a very good price, a Vango Pumori 70+10


    Ltr

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    sack.
    Does anyone have any knowledge of this product and/or its capabilities.


    The

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    spec. indicates that it is fully adjustable for fitting, it has two divided
    compatrments, compression straps, pole pockets etc.

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    Any info would be appreciated.
    Thanks,

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    John S-M

    So...I bought the pack anyway....£2.50 and brand bew, never been out of it's
    packing.

    Used it this weekend, and as a trial loaded up 50lbs --FAR FAR more than I
    would normally carry these days (I have been obliged to carry 100+lbs
    before, but that's another story) on the basis that if it was comfortable
    with that weight then my normal 28lbs would be a doddle.

    I have never used a more comfortable pack. I covered 2 x 30Km with no
    problems and in superb comfort. OK it was 'flatland' walking in the East
    Anglian fens and along the Nene Way, but what the hell, 50lbs is 50lbs! The
    various adjustments were versatile and very positive - also once set they
    seemed to stay in place without constant adjustment which I have found to be
    the bane of some packs.

    Enough of the pack.
    A site to camp. Not too far from the Nene Way and into the venerable old
    county of Rutland lays the village of Whissendine. Near that village,
    (which has to excellent pubs!!!!!) is a small 'wild' campsite. 'Wild' in
    that it is very rural and fairly isolated but so beautifully managed by Sue
    and Ian that it has to be worth a visit. AND they positively welcomd
    backpackers. It is ESSENTIAL to pre-book as the place is so very popular.
    Facilities are discrete but second to none.
    This is not a 'truly wild' site but is certainly the next best thing.
    anyone interested should have a look at www.rutlandgreendale.co.uk

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    Quoted message said:

    Earlier I posted the following but have had no replies.........

    Quoted message said:

    I have the chance to acquire, at a very good price, a Vango Pumori 70+10


    Ltr

    Quoted message said:

    sack.
    Does anyone have any knowledge of this product and/or its capabilities.


    The

    Quoted message said:

    spec. indicates that it is fully adjustable for fitting, it has two


    divided

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    compatrments, compression straps, pole pockets etc.

    Quoted message said:

    Any info would be appreciated.
    Thanks,

    Quoted message said:

    John S-M

    So...I bought the pack anyway....£2.50 and brand bew, never been out of


    it's

    Quoted message said:

    packing.

    Used it this weekend, and as a trial loaded up 50lbs --FAR FAR more than I
    would normally carry these days (I have been obliged to carry 100+lbs
    before, but that's another story) on the basis that if it was comfortable
    with that weight then my normal 28lbs would be a doddle.

    I have never used a more comfortable pack. I covered 2 x 30Km with no
    problems and in superb comfort. OK it was 'flatland' walking in the East
    Anglian fens and along the Nene Way, but what the hell, 50lbs is 50lbs!


    The

    Quoted message said:

    various adjustments were versatile and very positive - also once set they
    seemed to stay in place without constant adjustment which I have found to


    be

    Quoted message said:

    the bane of some packs.

    Enough of the pack.
    A site to camp. Not too far from the Nene Way and into the venerable old
    county of Rutland lays the village of Whissendine. Near that village,
    (which has to excellent pubs!!!!!) is a small 'wild' campsite. 'Wild' in
    that it is very rural and fairly isolated but so beautifully managed by


    Sue

    Quoted message said:

    and Ian that it has to be worth a visit. AND they positively welcomd
    backpackers. It is ESSENTIAL to pre-book as the place is so very popular.
    Facilities are discrete but second to none.
    This is not a 'truly wild' site but is certainly the next best thing.
    anyone interested should have a look at www.rutlandgreendale.co.uk


    I can second the site recommendation. I have called there and always been
    made very welcome. Their showers are to die for after a long days walk.
    Robin Creasey

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