[pct-l] Lightweight Packs

[Charles Williams]

I've done a few hundred miles in a ULA and had a good experience.  Two concerns, however.  First, the foam used in the back was not anti-bacterial foam and stunk badly after a short while on the trail.  Second, the back of the pack was constantly pulling on the hairs of my back.  Yes, I have the dreaded "hairy-back disease".  I was wearing a synthetic shirt, but still it was uncomfortable.  Don't know if anyone else has experienced this, or not.  Also, should note that it was a long time ago that I had these experiences: 2003.  They may have changed materials since then.
 
Charles

--- On Wed, 12/7/11, Sam Griffin <samgriffin4 at gmail.com> wrote:


From: Sam Griffin <samgriffin4 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Lightweight Packs
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Cc: janetgr at Cableone.net
Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 10:35 AM


Definitely check out the ULA Catalyst. After getting rid of my Osprey Atmos
50 because of several zipper explosions, I used this and loved it. I saw so
many ULA packs on the trail that some of my photographs look like
advertisements; people use them for a reason (b/c they're awesome!). I will
say that the pack rub was bad at some points, this varies hiker to hiker.
You'll see!

Rattler
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