[pct-l] packs

[athiker at cboss.com (Pat)]

Got one at Sports Basement for $69 about a month ago, hope it works for me. 
Birdnut used one last year and he liked it.
Pat


>I love the Vapor Trail.  It could use an exterior mesh pocket though.  I
> think I will sew one on.  Also, the extension collar seems excessive.  The
> pack would be about twelve feet tall if it was fully extended.  With all
> that extra material they could have at least given it a drybag style
> closure.  I think I will make that change also.
>
> Tom
>
> -----Original Message-----

> 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
>