[pct-l] Pack Recommendations

[michaelgosnell@xxxxxxxxxxx (Michael Gosnell)]

Christy wrote:

>I can't say enough about my Gregory Reality pack. It is incredibly
>comfortable, it's the perfect size (3,750 - 4,650 cubic inches), it's
>lightweight (XS =3D 4lb 11oz)

  5lbs sounds pretty heavy to me, esp. when there are nice packs out there
for 2+ lbs and less.

Michael G.


The world is too much with us; late and soon,
Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers;
Little we see in Nature that is ours;
We have given our hearts away, a sordid boon!...

William Wordsworth, 1770-1850





>From: "Christy Andrews" <stormygirlie@hotmail.com>
>To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
>Subject: [pct-l] Pack Recommendations
>Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 12:35:40 -0800
>
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>Hi Heidi,
>
>I can't say enough about my Gregory Reality pack. It is incredibly
>comfortable, it's the perfect size (3,750 - 4,650 cubic inches), it's
>lightweight (XS =3D 4lb 11oz), and it's one you should definitely should l=
ook
>at. I read a ton of reviews on it before buying it, it's overwhelmingly
>highly
>rated and justifiably! I've used since last summer and will be using it on
>my
>thru-hike. I considered an Osprey Aether 60 as well as an ArcTeryx pack,
>but I
>am so glad I got this one. It's cheaper than those other two, and even
>cheaper
>right now at REI (on sale currently for $189.00 down from $230.00). I use
>the
>Gregory water bladder with it. Highly recommended! good luck,
>
>-ca
>Specification Description Base volume 3,750 - 4,650 cubic inches Fits tors=
o
>14-15.5 - 20+ inches Fits waist/hips 22-28 - 34+ inches Frame material HDP=
E
>Material Nylon ripstop Number of stays 1 - aluminum Number of pockets 2 +
>main
>compartment Hydration compatible Yes Average weight 4 lbs. - 11 oz. - 5
>lbs. 5
>oz.
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