I’m shopping the Scree 32 L against the Coulee 40 L. Uses would be an all around utility pack. I have three kids now so no more back packing/ thru hiking trips. More looking for a day-hiking pack, maybe an overnight pack. I like the fact the Scree has the daisy chain points on the pack since there’s no place for sleeping pads, ropes, etc to be strapped down. But I’m wondering if the extra volume of the Coulee 40 would be missed if I didn’t get the larger bag. I’m wondering how useful the back stuff pouches are on the 40 that replace the daisy chains on the 32.
Opinions, first from anyone with experience with either of these packs.
Secondly, advice on what sizes are good for my uses. I honestly don’t have a metric on what sizes are good for what purposes; for the last 20+ years I have just been issued a large ruck and smaller assault pack and grabbed what I needed. We go car camping, day-hiking, fishing, just generally looking for something I can use for the above uses and a two or three day pack. I almost feel like I would use it less if it’s too big rather than too small, but the reviews say great things about the stuff pouches on the 40. I’m pretty set on the Scree 32 but wanted to get opinions of others as I don’t know if 32L will be small or good. I’m getting a significant mil discount but still don’t have money to waste on getting a product I won’t use. Thanks.
Scree 32L
https://www.mysteryranch.com/scree-p...y=1&color=Wood
Coulee 40L
https://www.mysteryranch.com/coulee-...y=1&color=Wood