[pct-l] Packs.....UL Internals vs Externals

[Stephen Adams]

I think you might find aluminum is lighter and a heck of a lot less expensive to build with.  
On Feb 7, 2010, at 10:01 PM, Monte Dodge wrote:

>  I picked up old old " Alpine Designs" external frame mid 70's pack on ebay last week... Frame is made of a type of PVC,, ( I think ?? ) but quite light and seems fairly strong, though not in the same class as an old Kelty.. What I would like to see after hanging with dogsled mushers who are now using " Titanium " in their sleds, is for Kelty, Jansport and a few others to start making their old external  frame packs but with Titanium frames... They would be so strong and light!!  
>  
> CC: pct-l at backcountry.net; steeleye at wildblue.net; ned at pacificcrestcustombuilders.com;losthiker at sisqtel.net; reddirt2 at earthlink.net; canoeman at qnet.com; montedodge at msn.com
> To: completewalker at gmail.com; reinholdmetzger at cox.net
> Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:55:59 -0500
> From: hiker97 at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Packs.....UL Internals vs Externals
> 
> One of the best external frame packs I have seen is the LuxuryLite.com pack.  Here is one sweet set up for the 2010 campaign:
> 
> -- Luxury Lite modular pack with the Shadow Gray cylinders.
> -- SunPrecautions.com white Ultra Athlete Full Zip Shirt, pants, hand guards, and hat with full drape.
> -- ultra light Western Mountaineering bag with Sea-to-Summit Reactor liner used as overbag when needed.
> -- REI Quarter Dome tent or something that gives you 360 degree bug free, rain proof views.  Do not go out with a nylon prison.
>  
> Once again, Switchback, comes through for the hiking community with advice to guarantee Canada this year on the PCT in comfort and fun.
>  
> Say, there is a BIG road trip coming up to Section A of the PCT in few weeks.  Three of us are heading to Warner Springs Resort to check out the trail, Lake Morena, and a massive goof off at the resort.  Copious amounts of fun will be had at the hot springs pool and lounge area for three days.  Each of us have a separate cabin with queen sized beds ....... the only way to take on the trail.
>  
> Your humble servant,
> Switchback the Trail Pirate
> 
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