[pct-l] Backpacks

[Russell Garner]

I used the REI Flash 65 last summer for long section hikes with 18# base
weight, bear canister(bear vault), 9 days of food, and 2 to 4 qts of water.
This was my re-introduction to hiking after retiring. I'm 58 years old,
weigh 220#, and measure out between the male medium and large sizes on the
REI pack.
I found it to be a readily adjustable pack and after 2 days, it was like
part of my body. I think it is a good starter pack as one gradually learns
to lighten ones load. 
Russ

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Gary Wright
Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 10:01 PM
To: CRYSTAL NEZGODA
Cc: pct-l
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Backpacks


On Feb 25, 2010, at 12:45 AM, CRYSTAL NEZGODA wrote:

> 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

Purchase all your other gear, bring it all down to REI and spend an hour or
two loading up each of these candidate packs with your gear and wearing
the pack around the store.  This is the best way to find the pack
that works for you and your gear.

Radar
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