[pct-l] Backpack items

[Derek Fohs]

I bought a Cat's Meow in 1992 or '93 that I finally retired this year. It served me really well. I've done many snow camping trips in the Sierras and some Baja. I still use it to zip up with my wife's bag for car camping trips.
 
I replaced it with a new Cat's Meow which seems more lofty. But maybe my old one is just worn. The fill isn't as compressible as other fills but a compression sack works well. The new one might even come with a compression sack.
 
I also have a Gregory Shasta that has been bomb proof but weighs over 6lbs. I just bought for $135 an REI Flash 65 that weighs 3lbs. I'll use it for the first time next week. I was originally looking at the Granite Gear Blaze but the store didn't have them in stock.
 

> From: Joel at JoelHawk.com
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:55:11 -0700
> Subject: [pct-l] Backpack items
> 
> Although I wasn't ready to buy anything yet, REI is having a 20% sale until
> Sunday for new members. I was curious what the list had to say about any of
> the items below (pros/cons).
> 
> Tent: NEMO Obi 2P (I'm 6'3" and weigh in at 260)
> Backpack: Osprey Argon 85 or Gregory Palisade 80
> Bag: North Face, Cat's Meow
> 
> Any advice is greatly appreciated.
> 
> Joel Hawk
> 
> 
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