[pct-l] Golite/GVP (was no-subject)

[steve_peterson at sbcglobal.net (Steve Peterson)]

Ron, I'm aware of the Starlite and the review you cite.

While Judson's original post did not specify what he was going to use the pack 
for, in my PCT hike I'm looking at potential maximum loads of 38-42 lbs, given 
that at times I'll be carrying 8 liters of water and 5-7 days worth of food/fuel 
in addition to a 10-lb base load. This would, as I understand it, be at the top 
of or exceed the rating of the Starlite, and I'm unsure how comfortable the pack 
would be if loaded that heavily.

Also, I'm curious how well the Starlite (or most other packs, for that matter) 
will handle 8 liters of water: Where do you put it? How balanced (fore/aft) is 
the pack when carrying the water? (Will those side pockets handle 2-liter soda 
bottles without them flopping around?)

--Steve

Ron Moak wrote:
> Steve,
> 
> The only frameless pack rated for those weights currently available is the
> Starlite (http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/store/shopexd.asp?id=23). It has
> been independently rated by Backpackinglight.com
> (http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/frameless_pack_rev
> iew_summary.html).
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> Fallingwater
> 
> PS. We'll be introducing a new 1.5 pound solo tent which will be a perfect
> companion for the pack on a PCT thru-hike. 
> 
> 
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