[pct-l] affordable lightweight advice?

[Jeffrey Olson]

The Golite Gust was 20 oz or so, and the Pinnacle maybe 30 oz.  I don't 
t hink Golite makes them anymore, but if you monitor ebayand use a 
craigslist search engine, you can find them.  Golite is having a 
clearance sale and their jam packs are half off...

http://www.golite.com/equipment/ultralite

Jeff...

On 3/2/2013 9:56 PM, surferskir at aol.com wrote:
> Try the GOLITE line.  Mine only weighs 3lb-80z, and holds a ton (well not that much realy, about 40 pounds).
>
> --Dennis--
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim & Jane Moody <moodyjj at comcast.net>
> To: Myla Fay <mylafay at gmail.com>
> Cc: pct-l <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Sat, Mar 2, 2013 5:03 pm
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] affordable lightweight advice?
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> Myla,
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> Don't worry - the Aura 65 will do fine.  I started a thru hike in 2010 with an
> Osprey Aether 70, and it did great.  Strong and rugged and capable of carrying
> all my gear, including bear canister through the Sierra.  I got hurt at Sonora
> Pass and couldn't finish that year.  In 2011 I carried the Aether sans removable
> top pocket , which reduced the weight so mewhat.  It was still plenty big for my
> gear north of Sonora Pass, since I didn't carry a bear canister.
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> Because I'm old and have bad knees (and other leg problems) I started 2012 at
> Chester with a n e w strategy - fewer miles a day and less weight on my back.  I
> bought a ULA Circuit and a lighter sleeping bag, and I left the stove at home.
> Since it was summer, I needed fewer clothes, so the Circuit and my reduced gear
> were significantly lighter, which helped the legs make about 600 miles before
> wildfires forced me off again.
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> I plan on staying with the Circuit in moderate weather; it's comfortable and
> adequate for my gear.  However, if I were going thr o ugh the Sierra again, I
> would carry the Aether, for the increased strength and capacity.  Lindsey and
> Dennis were right - you can do just fine with the Osprey.  If you have an extra
> $200 to spend, I'd say look at your sleeping system, tent, and clothes first,
> before switching out the pack.
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> Good luck,
>
> Mango
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> ----- Original Message -----
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> From: "Myla Fay" <mylafay at gmail.com>
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Sent: Saturday, March 2, 2013 5:35:55 PM
> Subject: [pct-l] affordable lightweight advice?
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> Anyone have experience using osprey packs on through hikes? I have
> an Osprey Aura 65. I got it as a gift and have found it comfortable for
> shorter trips, but it weighs around 3 pounds so it's not exactly
> lightweight.
>
> I've looked at gossamer and ULA packs and they look great, but
> unfortunately out of my budget. Does anyone have ideas for cheaper light
> backpack options?
>
> Thanks!
>