yes I have hawk 45l and would like any feedback on how others carry a sleeping bag on either the top or bottom of this model thank you.
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You can use it on both top/bottom because you can extend the clips. Whatever is more comfortable to you. (I use top) Save travels!
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I have personally carried this bag on flights a lot of times; for years I used it as my primary bag for international travel. There were a few times that it got flagged as too large, but most times I was allowed to carry it on. On some planes it was problematic trying to get it to fit anywhere. I recently downsized to the High Sierra Hawk 45 and have started traveling with it; so far the small difference in size has made all the difference. The Hawk 45 has not been flagged as too large, and it fit much more easily in overhead compartments.
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did you ever find a travel bag to fit your b-ready? I'm looking for one but not having any look.
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Yes, i've had mine for a year and a half now. Probably have 40lbs worth of dive gear in it, and i carry my gun on top of the back, pinched between the handles. The mesh is super strong, the sides are the most resilient. No issues with it yet.
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Hello Rick. I don't even use the straps. If you intend to keep the airhawk on your seat all the time then by all means, use the strap, but it's a pain to take it off and put it on in case you don't want it stolen or for it to get wet or hot. The airhawk has loops on all corners for the straps and they seem to be sewed in well and gets secured very well on the seat. I just put the airhawk on my seat and adjust it to a position I like and just sit on it. In fact, its advantageous simply because you can readjust it even on the go. It does not slide. The bottom part has a non skid material and my corbin seat is not as slick as the factory seat. I carry mine sometimes in restaurants or just stick it in my saddle bag. I don't ride without the airhawk anymore. I've taken several weekend and week long trips up to 3k miles and realized how much it helped me. If you ride long trips, you will feel a significant difference. I use it 90% of the time. I will get on my corbin occasionally just to change butt pressure. As to how to air it, I would suggest for you to go to youtube. Theres a great instructional video there. I followed it and every now and then I would blow in a bit more air or let out some just to change my seating pressure and ride a few more hundred miles. As to the height adjustment, it was noticeable for the first few hundred miles, but after a few months, I adapted to it. Being higher seemed to put a bit more strain on my midback, that's when I take it off 10% of the ride including doing a few more stretches of my midback. I don't think you'd regret getting it and probably will endorse it as well. Good luck. Gene (vonlushka@hotmail.com)
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I am using my ultra light carry bag. I have to tie the bottom straps but it works fine. I am going to go to my Ping carry bag but I am just to lazy to dig it out of the basement. I think you could use whatever bag you want.
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I thought it was a bit bulky but a stuff sack might work. It's still an awesome sleeping bag though.
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I own this pack. I carry a highly compressible sleeping bag (Lafuma Lightway 45) hammock and fly, clothes, food and stove, as well as the water bag. It all fits fine. When I camp i don't carry everything under the sun though. I use this pack for bike camping as it is a good size for mountain biking. If your sleeping bag does not compress down very much you should skip this pack.
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I own the bag. I took it with me while hiking in Yosemite. It performed well, both as a back pack and as a sling. The important thing to remember in using the bag as a sling is the way you pack it. If heavy things are at the bottom side of the bag, away from you, it should carry fine. I found that I used the top compartment for sack lunch and water bottle, with cameras, lenses on the bottom.
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Like the others have mentioned, the external straps for securing just about any camping gear is possible. I personally like keeping my sleeping bag inside my pack to keep it dryer, cleaner, and secure from bugs. I have a fairly bulky 15-degree down sleeping bag that compresses down and fits easily within the top-lid pull over. Also agree its a great pack.
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I'm not sure about attaching a second sleeping bag. I'm 5'11" and I wanted something that was going to be oversized. I love it. There was plenty of room for me. And I would trust that it would sleep 6'4" comfortably.
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It's rather big. Never tried to fit a sleeping bag. But I do regularly travel with a lot on it.
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Yes the awesome. It is a little wired on first use but once you use it it makes sense and is easier to get the sleeping bag in to begin with.
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Packed reasonably and conservatively, absolutely! (lot of "y"s there :) Seriously, you have a few options for carrying your tent on the outside of the 2100, I like to use the bottom straps on mine for this purpose. You will want to go very conservative with your sleeping bag, but it's doable. For a week long trip, you will want to seriously plan everything out and see if this is the bag for you. Personally, I love mine for three days trips. I use my TETON Outfitter 4600 for the longer trips ;-)
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I slept in it @ 12 with another bag over it and it perfomed fine, the coldest i went with the bag by itself was around 24 and i did get a little chilled, but not cold by any means. Keeps you very warm around 30. With any bag you buy, its always a good rule of thumb to use 10 under your climate. ie- if you're going to be camping when it's mostly 40 outside, buy a 30 bag. Sometimes a good fleece sleeping bag liner helps as well.
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Not specifically for carrying other items, though there are spots to attach clips and items that would carry a sleeping bag. There are also two straps used to cinch down the bottom of the bag, which are about 18 inches long. Since my bag is never that full, they hang down and a folded blanket would easily fit there. Bottom line is nothing made specifically for that purpose, but can very easily be attached. Tons of room to add carabiners as needed.
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You still need top insulation. Most people start with a sleeping bag, but find that a "Top Quilt" (or TQ) is easier to use and weighs less. Go to hammockforums.net to learn more. Also, for me, below 50 degrees and I need bottom insulation. Either a sleeping pad or an "Under Quilt" (or UQ). Hope that helps.