[pct-l] Pack Recommendations

[scourtway@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Steve Courtway)]

my choice was the golite gust:

about 100 bucks, 19ounces, 4000-5000 ci storage - can't go wrong.
AND very very comfortable when packed properly.  In addition to
the classic method of using your pads as the frame, I also used my
heavy fleece and space blanket to form lumbar support, and barely
noticed to 22 or so lbs (including bearikade) balancing comfortably
on my lower back (hipbelt !) on my 120 mi. JMT hike last summer.

And an answer to the sierra mileage question, if you are fit and light,
the only obstacle regarding making the miles is snow and creek timing.

Steve

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From: "Heidi Clark" <clarkh@ohsu.edu>
To: "<" <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 9:40 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Pack Recommendations


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> I'm looking for a good lightweight pack to carry.  Any recommendations?
>
> I have a pack that's too small- a Kelty Redwing.
>
> And a pack that's too big- a Lowe Alpine Scirocco (5000+ cu in. & weighs
about ten pounds by itself!)
>
> I'm not an ultralighter (yet), but trying hard to be a lightweighter.  I
found that, even after cutting a lot of gear weight, my pack is still
heavier than I want it, because of... my pack.  The problem is, I'm having a
hard time justifying the extra money spent on a pack when I already have
one, so I'm looking for a bargain.
>
> I'm thinking about 4000 cu in is a good size, to leave some room for
Sierra extras.
>
> Also, I don't think I could use a G4 because I tend to throw my pack
around a lot and beat it up in general.
>
> Any recommendations on size, brands, prices, structure, etc very
appreciated.
>
> Heidi
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