[pct-l] RE: Alternate source for light pack.

[reynolds@iLAN.com (Reynolds, WT)]

This pack looks good. However, I am well down the way with this design.
Finding the material and building the first prototype was the long pole in
the tent. 

The bozeman mountain works tent has a different design criteria. They argue,
correctly, that multiple compartment packs are shaped differently. I chose a
single pack bag and an optional top pouch with maybe some webbing on the
side. [I was much impressed with Glen's GV4 pack]

For the internal frame we chose large diameter, thin wall aluminum similer
to what Stephenson uses in their tent. Total weight for the stays is 3.5
ounces. We couldn't find a source for spectra. We decided on 200-300 denier
packcloth that was uncoated. It is much easier to work and actually weighs
less. Obviously it is not as bombproof but we felt that proper stitching is
what makes packs last, not the fabric itself. What we gave up was
waterproofness. We felt that a garbage bag was lighter.



-----Original Message-----
From: Ronald Moak [mailto:ronm@fallingwater.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 8:07 AM
To: 'Reynolds, WT'
Cc: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: Alternate source for light pack.


Tom,

If you don't want to go through all the trouble of multiple prototypes etc.
For a cloud like pack, you may want to checkout 
Bozeman Mountain Works http://biofilm.eps.montana.edu/bozemanmountainworks/
. It's a hiker on another list that is coming out with a line of spectra
packs. 

I believe you can probably have one custom made to you size.

Ron
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