[pct-l] Pack advice

[Junaid Dawud]

ULA packs are great. I can't comment specifically on the Ohm, but in  
2006 I hiked Mex-> snoqualmie pass with my catalyst and I loved it.  
Afterwards it had a few areas that needed a little repair, so they  
fixed it up for me (even gave me new shoulder straps).  I then used it  
to finish the PCT, and for lots of hikes and backpack trips in Hawaii.  
Unfortunately it got stolen on Maui a couple of years ago. I recently  
bought the circuit, and though it's only been out for a few testers,  
it's riding beautifully with no movement or squeaking.

I personally feel ULA is a first rate company and has fantastic packs.  
Call them and talk about your options, it may help you make the  
decision.

Junaid

On Apr 7, 2010, at 10:11 PM, Hillary Schwirtlich <hillary.schwirtlich at gmail.com 
 > wrote:

> Hey everyone, I'm new! I'm jealous of all your trail names, but I  
> guess I'll
> just have to wait. I'm getting an early start on (hopefully) thru- 
> hiking
> next year (oh please please please).
>
> I'm looking for packs. Last night I may have fallen in love with a  
> pack (ULA
> Ohm). But I don't want to make a quick decision, and I'd like to hear
> others' opinions. My friend just bought the Gossamer Gear G4 for his
> thru-hike. That looks pretty good too, and (maybe slightly) lighter  
> and
> (quite a bit) cheaper. I don't know why, but I'm still leaning  
> towards the
> Ohm.
>
> Does anyone have any experience with these packs? I have been a  
> lightweight
> backpacker for a few years, but am looking to go ultralight for the  
> PCT (as
> far as it works for me), so I have no experience with either brand.  
> Any
> advice is welcome.
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