[pct-l] ULA backpacks: Circuit vs Catalyst

[David Thibault]

I've used both, I think the Circuit is a tad bit more comfortable,  I carry
about 12 lbs base weight.   They are both extremely comfortable below 30
lbs.  Both are a little less so above 30 lbs or when they have a bear
canister in them.  The catalyst is a bit better for canisters but on
the PCT I would still choose the circuit as you don't carry a cansiter all
that long.

I chose the catalyst orignally and after about 5000 hard miles I decided to
replace it on the trail,  when I called Brian he was closing shop (before
he sold it ULA closed at the end of every summer so Brian could go hiking)
 in about two days any only had a circuit in stock.  I reluctantly had him
ship it to me on the trail, by the end of the first day with it I was all
smiles - as I liked it even better than the catalyst I had replaced.  HMYV

Day-Late



>
> On Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 4:18 PM, Anne Estoppey <anne_estoppey at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> > Hello all
> >
> > I am considering a ULA backpack for hiking in New Zealand + PCT in 2013.
> >
> > I have read on the ULA website the differences between Circuit and
> Catalyst backpacks. Circuit is a good deal lighter for instance, but
> Catalyst has no inner carbon material 'frame' which makes it less fragile
> for airplane transportation (I am located in Europe).
> >
> > Has somebody also been hesitant between the two packs?
> >
> > Which one did you choose at the end and why?
> >
> > Cheers
> > Anne
> >
> >.