[pct-l] packs

[metam01 at earthlink.net (Monty Tam)]

I used the Vaportrail from Cabazon to Sonora pass.
Excellent up to about 20-25+ pounds.  After that..................alkward.
Not my favorite for a  Bear Vault bear canister, but doable.
The front straps got slippery and wouldn't hold after a month or so. 
Probably from oil and sweat. I'm sure washing would handle this.
I loved having my Z-rest strapped to the back.  Easy access for breaks.
Biggest advantage was two pounds or should I say the pounds it didn't have.

REI shipped one to me while on the trail.  They normally didn't carry it in
a store.  Our nearest REI at home is about 60 miles away.  We get stuff
shipped to the store to avoid shipping charges and give us a chance to
check it out.  If it doesn't look good, we're already there to return it. 
1.800.426.4840  Tell them to send me a commission.

Warner Springs Monty



> [Original Message]
> From: Shamli Tarbell <galletamonster@hotmail.com>
> To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
> Date: 1/31/2005 6:52:57 PM
> Subject: [pct-l] packs
>
> I'm trying to make a decision on a backpack...so far my favorite is the 
> granite gear vapor trail that weighs 2lbs. and seems to have some 
> cushyness/suspension. has anyone had any experiences, good or bad, with
this 
> pack. unfortunately they don't carry it in stores here in Tucson so all
my 
> research has been online.
> also, have any couples used the nanatek backcountry blanket at rated at
20 
> degrees? the weight is nice at 1lb.10oz. but it looks kinda thin with
only 
> 2.5" of baffle height.
> thanks, shamli
>
>
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