[pct-l] Lightweight pack with straps set wider apart

[Grant Bennett]

A pair of scissors, a good sewing awl with waxed nylon thread,  and a 
length of 2 inch wide webbing will work on any pack.  Ala Ray Jardine 
you own it you can do what you want with it.

On 3/6/13 11:52 AM, Dennis Phelan wrote:
> I agree with John, but if you need something sooner I suggest looking at
> Gossamer Gear.  There straps tend to be wider and further apart than most.
> I have their Mariposa and love it.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 10:35 AM, John Abela <john at hikelighter.com> wrote:
>
>> I tested out some backpacks a month or so ago that Gossamer Gear is
>> working on that has straps that are both wider apart at the sewing
>> point, and angled outwards. I am really hoping that they will get them
>> into production before the kickoff.  Also, we of course have the
>> mystery backpack that Brian Frankle (the hiker who started ULA) is
>> developing with Six Moon Designs. One would have to think that if
>> Brian is coming in out of the woods, it is going to be for something
>> big. Might be worth holding off as long as possible to see what they
>> release. I would be amazed if they do not release before the ADZPCTKO.
>> Knowing Ron, he might actually have the very first ones at the
>> ADZPCTKO. But, than again, who knows what those two guys are working
>> on... it might not be out for another year.
>>
>> On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 1:43 PM, Mackenzie Evan Smith
>> <mackenzie.evan.smith at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> I'm in search of a lightweight-ish pack, and I'm having trouble
>>> finding one that doesn't pinch my upper shoulders/neck. Does anyone
>>> have a suggestion for a pack that's around 2 pounds and has should
>>> straps that are sewn a bit further apart? I've ordered and sent back
>>> an Osprey Exos and a GoLite Jam Pack because of this issue. A Granite
>>> Gear Crown VC Ki just arrived and I'm having the same issue: I love
>>> the pack, but once my gear is inside it pinches my shoulders (perhaps
>>> my shoulders are wider than most women's, or my neck is bigger). Does
>>> anyone have the men's version? I can't tell from the photos online if
>>> the shoulder straps are further apart on that model. I've also thought
>>> about taking the pack to a tailor to see if they could move the straps
>>> apart a bit. Anyone have success with that?
>>>
>>> I had a Osprey Ariel 65 for my AT thru hike and loved it, but want
>>> something a little lighter for my PCT thru hike attempt. Any advice or
>>> suggestions would be very helpful. Thank you!
>>>
>>> Best, Mackenzie/Hitch
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