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MikeInFHAZ
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 7/8/2009, 6:32 am Post subject: |
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Is this the smaller version? How come you are selling it? I looked at the website, wouldn't know which one to choose. Looks like some of them have some stabilization rods in them, to keep them from being just a floppy rucksack? I think I need some other ultralight gear first, such as a sleeping bag and Tarp Tent (yes, yes, Mike, and/or hammock! )
Sorry to always be such a looky-loo, Mike, but I am ferretting away information which I will use later when I can afford new gear. |
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MikeInFHAZ
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Posted: 7/8/2009, 10:22 am Post subject: |
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hey no problem. these packs are cottage industry gear, but that only means Brian chooses to make them at home, not in China to be sold at retailers (he does sell these packs at 3 shops along the AT)
the quality is superb. Dyneema X is a woven, stronger than steel fabric that is totally waterproof. (expect some light seepage at the seams, so no swimming without liner)
this is the Conduit. 3200 cubic inches. Simple packbag design. You will use a pad in place of a frame - a sitlight, nightlite, or inflatable (un)rolled inside to form a tube. With this style of packing, you are best suited to a total pack weight of under 25lbs.
I am going to throw in a sitlight pad with the pack. it comes with the optional hipbelt pocket on right side (*fwiw, Brian Frankle of ULA invented the hipbelt pocket, about 15 years ago.. ya know the ones you see on all the packs now?)
his larger packs have carbon U shaped stays that help load transfer.
this pack will fit ~17-19 torso, and a waist about 28-38"
remember, the greatest way to decrease unneccessary weight in your pack is by minimizing the "big 4"
that is Pack, Pad, Bag, Shelter
Get this 18oz pack and use a sub 4lb tent and a light pad (such as neo-air or Prolite) and nice 2lb down bag and you will be under 10 lbs.
Liz, my underquilt, top quilt, hammock, fly, cookpot, winter clothes, first aid, fishing gear, 3 days food and 1 gallon water all fit into this pack with room to spare. that being said, it will work for a lightweight hiker for 3 season trips.
im only selling because i need a larger pack for an upcoming 7 day trek, and i thought this might work but its too small. 7 days' food is HUGE! _________________ http://www.arizonahikers.com/board/albums/albwb18/BRIDGE.sized.jpg
bridge hammock, quilts and tarp (all DIY)
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