Backpack Questions - TNF Prophet 65 or BD Mercury 65

[Pichi]

Hi,

Im looking for a new backpack for multi-day trips in the backcountry, and I've narrowed it down to these 2.

Black Diamond Mercury 65

http://www.backcountry.com/black-diamond-mercury-65-backpack-3967-4087cu-in

The North Face Prophet 65

http://www.backcountry.com/the-north-face-prophet-65-backpack-4000-4300cu-in

The thing that worries me the most about the BD is that it doest have a Ski Carry system, but I'm guessing it could be easy to set that up. So if anyone here uses those for skiing, please help me out.

If you know of any other good backpack for around $200 (on sale) please let me know.

Thanks in advance =D.

 

[VD.]

I own two BD packs, and I've always found the quality to be top notch.

 

[phreshpow]

gregory packs are fucking bomber, better than THF & BD in my opinion. Here is there 65 L, depending on the color and size you may be able to pick it up for pretty cheap.

http://www.amazon.com/Gregory-Baltoro-65-Technical-Pack/dp/B0045TAY30

look on their website if you want more info

 

[Pichi]

The gregory packs look AMAZING bro, the problem with those is that they are built for backpacking and not ski touring, and all that brings with it.

Fuck it man, I'll just go with the stupid TNF hahaha, the BD looks nice too but I dont want to have that...

Whatever, thanks a lot anyways!

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