[pct-l] PCT sleeping system

[Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes]

On Aug 28, 2012, at 10:00 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:

> From: John Abela <abela at johnabela.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] PCT sleeping system
>
> the Gossamer Gear Murmur Hyperlight is
> going to continue to prove itself as a very popular backpack in the
> 2000-2800 cu range for many years to come.

Hey John, Gossamer Gear now has a new pack called the Kumo. It's  
similar to the Murmur but with more features and better fabric. It'll  
carry a heavier load a little better, too, which I think is really  
important for thru-hikers who often end up carrying pretty heavy  
loads considering all the food and water they need. You never end up  
a very ultralight hiker in the end once your appetite kicks in and  
once you realize you are strong enough to carry books and town  
clothes and other little luxuries and not feel a thing.

Anyway, I've been able to test the Kumo and it's a really nice pack.  
I've not fit very well in the Gossamer Gear packs, even though I've  
used them--did my 2nd half of the PCT with the G4 and often cursed  
how horrible it fit--but the Kumo is a way better fit compared to the  
others I've tried. Almost fits as well as my ULA Relay which is my  
favorite pack. Almost being the key word. ;-)

I'm a GG Trail Ambassador if that makes any difference to my opinion.