[pct-l] ultralight packs

[shutterbugg313 at yahoo.com (Shutterbug steiner)]

I used a GOLITE RACER for my first "leaning towards light" 350 miles section hike this Fall.  Weighing in at about 2 lbs it rode best with weight around 25 lbs.  It was mostly H20 proof which was very necessary for the Cascades.  It started to show quite a bit of wear after just a few days so not confident that it is sturdy enough for a bonified thru hike ......... but I did like the price tag of under $100.
 
Duane

Joe Percival <djpercival@cox.net> wrote:
I've been wanting to get user feedback on the Gossamer Gear Mariposa but so
far, there have been no entries made at www.backpackgeartest.org and the
folks at backpackinglight only had a pre-production prototype.
Has anyone tried one of these? At about 1 pound, with a partial frame, the
Mariposa looks very interesting.
joe

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net
[mailto:pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Mark Verber
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 11:21 AM
To: susan stark; pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] ultralight packs

> Wow - I am impressed with the great info thats shared here - Ive learned a
> great deal.
> OK, its been yrs since Ive purchased gear. Gota start somewhere - packs.
> Whats the scoop on ultralight packs? Any opinions out there?

I used ultralight packs as my primary pack for a couple of seasons and
then decided that a light weight pack with a frame (granite gear vapor
trail @ 34oz) was a better choice for me. Some people love ultralight
packs, others don't. Just make sure the rest of your load is
ultralight or you will overtax an ultralight pack. I recorded my
observations:

http://www.verber.com/mark/outdoors/gear/pack.html#ultralight

You should also check out the reviews at
http://www.backpackgeartest.org and think about a subscription to
http://www.backpackinglight.com

--mark
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