[pct-l] ultralight packs

[Carl & Judy Rush]

GVP is now gossamergear.com

Carl


On 10/8/06, Fr. Larry <flarry at osjoseph.org> wrote:
>
> Gvp.com doesn't seem like the right link. ?
>
> www.osjoseph.org
> www.sjoachim.org
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
> On Behalf Of stillroaming
> Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 8:56 PM
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] ultralight packs
>
> Hey Rebecca,
>
> When choosing a pack, especially in terms of capacity, it's best to start
> from the inside out. That is, what gear am I going to have, how much does
> it
> weigh and how much space will it all require? Then choose your pack.
> Otherwise, it's like buying clothing for someone without knowing their
> size.
>
> Also, it's not unrealistic to use more than one pack on your trip. For
> instance, you know that you'll be carrying a bear can and snow gear for a
> very small part of the trail. Why carry a pack that accomodates the bear
> can
> for the length of the entire trail? Consider using a higher capacity pack,
> say, between Mojave and Tahoe, then swap to your smaller pack for the rest
> of the trail. You can easily store a frameless 18 oz pack in your
> driftbox.
> You can even use it as storage in your driftbox. :)
>
> I'm politically incorrect and prefer GoLite packs. I've never purchased
> one
> that cost over $100 or weighed more than 19oz. I own 3 of different
> volumes,
> the Gust being the highest volume pack I own and it is the model I use for
> the PCT. It sorely lacks features, but it is simple and absolutely bomb
> proof.
>
> There is no reason why you should have to carry a pack that weighs more
> than
> 20 oz. Here's a list of mfg's you might want to visit that others may have
> already suggested:
>
> ULA Gear: http://www.ula-equipment.com
> GVP: http://gvp.com
> GoLite: http://golite.com
>
> If you're looking for materials for your projects such as, no-seeum mesh,
> silnylon ripstop, or anything you can think of go to Outdoor Wilderness
> Fabrics: http://owfinc.com
>
> They have *everything* you'll need to make your own gear, *whatever* type
> of
> gear you want.
>
> Have a great trip and savor the planning!
> Scott Parks
>
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