[pct-l] Internal frame pack with bear canister

[patti kulesz]

they can both handle the weight and the canister but the Osprey is way big for 
your type of trips and the Flash will kill your back TRUST ME! The Osprey's are 
wonderful packs and if you really like the Aether the 60 is better. If they have 
it they can order it for you. Another Osprey that will suite your needs is this 
one which you can also get through REI
http://www.ospreypacks.com/detail.php?productID=159&colorCode=736&tab=description


It also comes in a 58 liter if you want bigger as well
 
Sugar Moma  

 




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From: Rob Solorio <robsolorio at sbcglobal.net>
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Sun, April 10, 2011 10:40:30 AM
Subject: [pct-l]  Internal frame pack with bear canister

I have been using an REI Wonderland Trekker (external frame) for the last 10+ 
years and am looking for a new pack this season.  The bulk of my trips are 
weekenders but once a year I do a weeklong PCT section hike (Yosemite to Shasta 
is our 10-year cumulative goal).  My full pack weight last year was about 45 lb 
but hope to start down the light-load path.  I carry a BV500 bear canister which 

hung nicely to the bottom of my external so I want to find a comfortable, 
lightweight, can-handle-40-lb and a bear canister internal frame pack.

Backpacker has heaped praise on the REI Flash 65 as the greatest all-around pack 

but the guy at my local REI said that he much prefers the Osprey Aether 70.  It 
weighs almost 2 lb more but he said the comfort of it would more than 
compensate.

So, REI Flash 65 or Osprey 70 for my non-ultralight but hoping to get lighter 
needs?  Can either or both handle the BV500?  Or another recommendation?  
Thanks.

-LoneRiver
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