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NiborDude · 03-17-2005, 09:32 PM

Backpack soaker, no. Backpack, yes. I find it useful to have a backpack with extra water, water balloons and other things you may need during a war. It may weigh you down a little bit, but I find it's not that bad as long as you're in shape, which I am currently working on. :P

Crashdummy · 03-17-2005, 11:02 PM

I too use a regular hiking backpack instead of a water backpack. I enjoy having water balloons and my portable shield on me more so than just a little extra water.

hotshotwithcps4100 · 03-18-2005, 09:38 AM

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I too use a regular hiking backpack instead of a water backpack. I enjoy having water balloons and my portable shield on me more so than just a little extra water.

I sometimes do that too,except minus the shield and extra water

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Dark Elite · 03-18-2005, 12:02 PM

I null-voted, because for me it really does depend on the situation and not a lot else. In a large battle, or if you're outnumbered, a backpack soaker is better so you don't need to refill as much. On the other hand, in a fast-paced, smaller battle there is no way a backpack soaker can help you.
Backpack soaker/reservoir soaker is a big question, but will probably never be answered definetly.

pigtailsboy · 09-11-2005, 11:41 PM

Old thread but worth saving.

I've only owned one backpack watergun before. I use that loosely because it was a relitively unknown head-mounted, voice controled Super Soaker.

But the only thing I have now with a backpack is my APH.

I don't really know which way to vote.

Additional: Wouldn't make more sence to call a Homemade AP a "HAP". You can pronounce that easy. If it has to be APH you could pronounce it as "af".

Ben · 09-12-2005, 05:42 PM

I pronounce each letter individually: APH as A-P-H, as I do for others such as CAP. Though, I actually prefer the words "homemade water gun", but that's not descriptive enough! Constant air pressure homemade water gun, Constant pressure water gun, etc is how I really prefer to say things, though the common word is APH and CPH (which must be learned, one reason why I prefer the more descriptive words).

Does anyone feel this is good enough for Pick of the Best? Maybe we should go through and find some more great threads again.

pigtailsboy · 09-13-2005, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben

Does anyone feel this is good enough for Pick of the Best? Maybe we should go through and find some more great threads again.

I'd say YES! I've been looking back through the ages here and there's a lot of junk that could be deleted and some good stuff worth remembering.

cooldood31 · 09-15-2005, 03:42 PM

I usually would prefer to have a backpack, even if it's fairly small. To me having a backpack is not a case of water capacity, but taking the weight off the gun, and essentially off your arms too.

LIGHT ANNIHILATOR · 09-17-2005, 09:03 AM

I perfer a backpack. But what if you made a homemade that came with 2 resiviors a (8 liter backpack and a 3 liter resivior). Then you could decide witch one you would want to use, depending on what type of fight it is and your personal preference.

Magnor · 09-18-2005, 02:49 PM

I prefer guns without backpacks. It just seems to add more mobility for me (considering I'm a heavy person, thats a big plus) and I don't have to worry about how much is left in it, if theres a leak anywhere, worrying about it getting caught on something, and especially draining it.

LIGHT ANNIHILATOR · 09-18-2005, 03:56 PM

I to am a big person but i can run fairly quickly even with a heavy backpack. Besides i just like the extra shots per tank a backpack gun gives you.

Wild Boys · 09-18-2005, 04:21 PM

I prefer no backpack. It weighs me down in a battle and since the battles I have are fast moving its a pain running around with a heavy hard piece of plastic bashing on your back (excluding the Aquapak Devastator and CPS 3000 which I don't own). I just prefer using CPS 1500's, 2500's .etc.

LIGHT ANNIHILATOR · 09-18-2005, 06:54 PM

If you had a cps 3000 running with it would be a bad idea because the straps will break. Thats why i like the 3200 more and i perfer a backpack because i hate having to run to the hose for a refill every 5 minutes.

Welliottdude · 04-27-2006, 12:40 PM

I'd rather have a decent gun capacity and no backpack. Guns with backpacks are useless to me anyway since I picked an SC Power Pak up.

blub man · 05-10-2006, 05:39 PM

i voted for no, because, if you get a good enough gun, there is no need for a back pack. I have a storm typhoon force 2 which i mostly use, it hasn't got a massive tank, but its so acurate and powerful i don't need one. I have people retreating before i run out!

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03-17-2005, 09:32 PM	#16
NiborDude Retired Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ridgewood, NJ Posts: 682 UserID: 131	Backpack soaker, no. Backpack, yes. I find it useful to have a backpack with extra water, water balloons and other things you may need during a war. It may weigh you down a little bit, but I find it's not that bad as long as you're in shape, which I am currently working on. :P __________________ <span style='color:EEF2F7'>Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes! -Leonardo Da Vinci

03-17-2005, 11:02 PM	#17
Crashdummy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Alameda, Ca Posts: 311 UserID: 272	I too use a regular hiking backpack instead of a water backpack. I enjoy having water balloons and my portable shield on me more so than just a little extra water. __________________ http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h2...shdummySig.jpg

03-18-2005, 12:02 PM	#19
Dark Elite Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leicestershire, England Posts: 228 UserID: 255	I null-voted, because for me it really does depend on the situation and not a lot else. In a large battle, or if you're outnumbered, a backpack soaker is better so you don't need to refill as much. On the other hand, in a fast-paced, smaller battle there is no way a backpack soaker can help you. Backpack soaker/reservoir soaker is a big question, but will probably never be answered definetly. __________________ Visit <span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'><span style='color:red'>Sam's Supercars <span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%'><span style='color:orange'><span style='font-family:Arial'><u>My Weaponry</u> CPS2100 (Thank You King Soaker!) 1 Liquidator/Pressurizer 1 Max-D 6000 1 XP310 w/my own power mod and 8 balloon XPS mod 2 piston-pistols (backup)

09-12-2005, 05:42 PM	#21
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,046 UserID: 1	I pronounce each letter individually: APH as A-P-H, as I do for others such as CAP. Though, I actually prefer the words "homemade water gun", but that's not descriptive enough! Constant air pressure homemade water gun, Constant pressure water gun, etc is how I really prefer to say things, though the common word is APH and CPH (which must be learned, one reason why I prefer the more descriptive words). Does anyone feel this is good enough for Pick of the Best? Maybe we should go through and find some more great threads again. __________________ Note: I am busy so if I am slow to respond, be patient. email: ben at sscentral dot org / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas.

09-11-2005, 11:41 PM	#20
pigtailsboy The Man with Pigtails Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Michigan, west coast :) Posts: 36 UserID: 480	Old thread but worth saving. I've only owned one backpack watergun before. I use that loosely because it was a relitively unknown head-mounted, voice controled Super Soaker. But the only thing I have now with a backpack is my APH. I don't really know which way to vote. Additional: Wouldn't make more sence to call a Homemade AP a "HAP". You can pronounce that easy. If it has to be APH you could pronounce it as "af".

09-15-2005, 03:42 PM	#23
cooldood31 Junior member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 14 UserID: 203	I usually would prefer to have a backpack, even if it's fairly small. To me having a backpack is not a case of water capacity, but taking the weight off the gun, and essentially off your arms too.

09-17-2005, 09:03 AM	#24
LIGHT ANNIHILATOR Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 74 UserID: 470	I perfer a backpack. But what if you made a homemade that came with 2 resiviors a (8 liter backpack and a 3 liter resivior). Then you could decide witch one you would want to use, depending on what type of fight it is and your personal preference.

09-18-2005, 02:49 PM	#25
Magnor Junior member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 10 UserID: 481	I prefer guns without backpacks. It just seems to add more mobility for me (considering I'm a heavy person, thats a big plus) and I don't have to worry about how much is left in it, if theres a leak anywhere, worrying about it getting caught on something, and especially draining it.

09-18-2005, 03:56 PM	#26
LIGHT ANNIHILATOR Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 74 UserID: 470	I to am a big person but i can run fairly quickly even with a heavy backpack. Besides i just like the extra shots per tank a backpack gun gives you. __________________ Playstation 3: Check the Consumer Elecronic Show (CES) early next month for more PS3 info, and possible confirmation of a release date

09-18-2005, 04:21 PM	#27
Wild Boys ... Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 256 UserID: 346	I prefer no backpack. It weighs me down in a battle and since the battles I have are fast moving its a pain running around with a heavy hard piece of plastic bashing on your back (excluding the Aquapak Devastator and CPS 3000 which I don't own). I just prefer using CPS 1500's, 2500's .etc.

09-18-2005, 06:54 PM	#28
LIGHT ANNIHILATOR Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 74 UserID: 470	If you had a cps 3000 running with it would be a bad idea because the straps will break. Thats why i like the 3200 more and i perfer a backpack because i hate having to run to the hose for a refill every 5 minutes. __________________ Playstation 3: Check the Consumer Elecronic Show (CES) early next month for more PS3 info, and possible confirmation of a release date

04-27-2006, 12:40 PM	#29
Welliottdude Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 66 UserID: 351	I'd rather have a decent gun capacity and no backpack. Guns with backpacks are useless to me anyway since I picked an SC Power Pak up. __________________ My best mod to date is Triple Aggressor mod. See here: http://k.1asphost.com/Welliottdude/TA1.JPG http://k.1asphost.com/Welliottdude/TA2.JPG http://k.1asphost.com/Welliottdude/TA3.JPG http://k.1asphost.com/Welliottdude/TA4.JPG http://k.1asphost.com/Welliottdude/TA5.JPG

05-10-2006, 05:39 PM	#30
blub man Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK Posts: 33 UserID: 615	i voted for no, because, if you get a good enough gun, there is no need for a back pack. I have a storm typhoon force 2 which i mostly use, it hasn't got a massive tank, but its so acurate and powerful i don't need one. I have people retreating before i run out! __________________ Who cares what temperature it is...GET SOAKED TODAY Blub man

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