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Northwoodsman
06/28/2018 07:35PM
  
Are you not wanting the CCS Barrel Harness? I purchased the CCS Quad Pocket a few months back and it is very comfortable. It also doubles as a decent canoe pack without the barrel. It's very versatile. It has a similar harness system as their hybrid packs. I would highly recommend. The outside pockets (on the sides and on top) can carry your stove, fuel, tarp, first aid kit, rain gear, cook kit, utensil roll, etc.
 
OldFingers57
06/28/2018 07:39PM
  
We have the GG harness. My wife usually carries the food barrel
Pack. She loves the GG harness and finds it way more comfortable than a portage pack.
 
sueb2b
06/29/2018 04:27AM
  
Thanks for the comments, all!
 
aruthenb
07/02/2018 02:36PM
  
We put our 30l barrel in a larger portage pack with the camping gear and cooking gear. Cuts down on one trip you need to make if you don't mind a heavier pack.
 
mjmkjun
07/02/2018 06:12PM
  
mc2mens: "I have the Kondos Barrel Harness for my 30L blue barrel. I've had it 10 years now, many trips and still works fine."
+1
When weight distribution is applied correctly it's the most comfortable load I have carried on portages. I'll be 68 this year.
 
thlipsis29
07/02/2018 11:42PM
  
mschi772: "Northwoodsman: "Are you not wanting the CCS Barrel Harness?"



They specified that they don't want the CCS pack. I'm quite curious as to why not."


To each his/her own. But I agree and am curious as to why they mentioned this specifically. Sueb2b, would you care to enlighten us? I have 3 of them (2 60L and 1 30L), and don't see the shortcomings. I chose to not go with the pockets, thinking they would fit in the canoe easier and I already pack too much food and the pockets only invite more weight, lol.
 
sueb2b
06/28/2018 09:54AM
  
I’m getting a 30L barrel. Thoughts on harnesses?

Prefer to not have the CCS barrel cozy. Want something that is somewhat comfortable for a longer or more challenging hike when hauling the provisions.

Thanks.
 
Swampturtle
06/28/2018 11:42AM
  
GG vapor flatbed harness, works on both sizes of barrels..30 & 60L
Great padding, easy to handle. No extra space for anything-it's just a harness.


GG Vapor Flatbed
 
IndyCanoe
06/28/2018 12:06PM
  
We just ordered the GG Flatbed harness over the winter. Haven't had a chance to use it on a trip yet but it does seem to be very comfortable in my testing around the house. It fits the 30L barrel that we already had nicely. It will even stretch to fit a 20 gallon (75L) barrel that i picked up of craigslist for $10! Still need to pick up the 60L barrel for our trip in August. Even though it fits i think the 75L will be too big.


We liked the GG because of the adjustable straps for different size barrels.
 
mc2mens
06/28/2018 12:46PM
  
I have the Kondos Barrel Harness for my 30L blue barrel. I've had it 10 years now, many trips and still works fine.
 
KarlBAndersen1
06/29/2018 08:44PM
  
I got the North 49 harness and I can't tell you how pleased I was.
I shopped all over Canoecopia this winter and put in my research time.
Then when it came time to order one, I found this one:
North 49


I just did a solo trip with this and my 30L barrel and was amazed.
It did everything the others were supposed to accomplish, and did it for 40 bucks.
It even has the lumbar cushion of the high dollar ones.

And it fits the 30L and 60L.

 
mschi772
06/30/2018 08:40AM
  
Northwoodsman: "Are you not wanting the CCS Barrel Harness?"


They specified that they don't want the CCS pack. I'm quite curious as to why not.
 
TipsyPaddler
06/30/2018 09:06AM
  
Northwoodsman: "Are you not wanting the CCS Barrel Harness? I purchased the CCS Quad Pocket a few months back and it is very comfortable. It also doubles as a decent canoe pack without the barrel. It's very versatile. It has a similar harness system as their hybrid packs. I would highly recommend. The outside pockets (on the sides and on top) can carry your stove, fuel, tarp, first aid kit, rain gear, cook kit, utensil roll, etc."


+1


The CCS Quad Pack and a 60L barrel is my preference for 4 person, 5 day or more trip. All those side and top pockets are very handy (but it is easy to create a very heavy pack if not thoughtful about what you put in it!).


For 2 person and solo trips I switch to Ursacks (after a couple trips with bear vaults).
 
cyclones30
06/30/2018 08:18PM
  
We have the plain CCS 30L pack, I like it but do wish we had the extra side pockets at times. No complaints of comfort really