[pct-l] ultralight packs

[metam01 at earthlink.net (Monty Tam)]

I customized a Golite Breeze with a 2" belt.  Total weight 19 ozs.  Rated
at 20lbs......overated.  With belt 25+ well balanced and stayed in close on
my whole back.  Sholders very comfortable. I really loved it with a nine
pound base weight. Over 12???????? With Five day's food and desert
water.........No.    I had two side mesh pockets for easy access to my 20
oz water bottles.  Also, I had a large back pocket for maps...easy access
again.  This worked great for over 1000 miles this year.  I used a Vapor
Trail from Cabazon to Sonora Pass.  Neither pack holds a bear canister well
enough for me.  Loved the Vapor trail too under 30 lbs.

Warner Springs Monty



> [Original Message]
> From: susan stark <susanstar3@msn.com>
> To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
> Date: 11/1/2004 11:02:56 AM
> Subject: [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?
> Thanks -
> Susan
>
>
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