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REI Flash 65 Backpack

 
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gpsjoe





Joined: 01 Feb 2004
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Location: Mesa AZ

PostPosted: 2/28/2009, 5:39 pm    Post subject: REI Flash 65 Backpack Reply to topic Reply with quote

I bought one today.

I am a small time backpacker doing about 2 per year, maybe 3 in a busy year. I have a Granite Gear Vapor Trail for 6 years. It is well worn with a few tears.

The new guy is roomy, competent, lightweight (3 lbs 2 oz) and inexpensive at $149. It is a 2009 Backpacker Magazine editors choice (April 2009 issue). That means at least some experienced backpackers like it.

I won't get a chance to test drive it until April but I am optimistic. It feels good.
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DAB





Joined: 04 Apr 2007
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Location: Surpise, AZ

PostPosted: 3/11/2009, 8:15 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Ain't it funny - the gear thing. I have a 1x used pack, and I found myself eyeing that pack too. It doesn't have that metal frame support running right down the middle of your back like the old UL model does it?

Congrats and enjoy the light fast pack.
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PostPosted: 3/12/2009, 9:41 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

DAB, here is the description.

Twin aluminum tubular stays and a precurved, perforated HDPE framesheet maximize structure and minimize weight

Guess you get 2 instead of 1.

Complete description at http://www.rei.com/product/778468
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Shawn
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Joined: 03 Jan 2003
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PostPosted: 3/12/2009, 10:08 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I pick this one up Tuesday

http://www.ospreypacks.com/Packs/ExosSeriesVentilated/Exos58NEW/
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PostPosted: 3/12/2009, 7:01 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Shawn, that is a nice looking pack. I am going to continue to use my Granite Gear Ozone. I like it so far. I haven't used it much, but when I have, I have been happy!
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