[pct-l] Backpacks

[Erik the Black]

I carried the Granite Gear Vapor Trail (then mens version of the Vapor Ki)
in '07. It's a great pack. The only downside is the lack of external
pockets. This year I'll be using the ULA Circuit. I like the Circuit better
than the Granite Gear because it has hip-belt pockets and a large mesh
pocket on the back. This makes it easier to get to gear you use often during
the day without having to dig through your main pack body to get it and
provides storage for oddly shaped items that don't fit well inside the pack.


Happy trails, 
Erik the Black

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Pacific Crest Trail Atlas 2nd Edition
http://www.pacificcresttrailmaps.com
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> Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:45:56 -0800
> From: littlevixsin at gmail.com
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] Backpacks
> 
> I am trying to decide what lightweight backpack to purchase for my 
> hike this spring,
> 
> 1. Granite gear vapor kai
> 2. Granite gear meridian vapor kai
> 3. Granite gear nimbus meridian kai
> 4. REI flash 65
> 5. Golite quest
> 
> I know there are other less known and more used by pct hikers but I 
> need to get my gear from rei (sponser) so what do you people think 
> about these packs, keep in mind that I am looking at womans packs only 
> and this will be my first time hiking light