[pct-l] What's your experience with a Gossamer G4?

[glenhubbell at yahoo.com (Glen Hubbell)]

I used a G-4 on both my PCT thru hikes. The first one
I  was much too rough with so replaced it with the
second. The second one is still in great shape and I
will be hiking with it for at least the next year or
so. 

Chance
PCT '03 & '04
 
--- Brian Weber <pies_con_queso@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I'm still a little green to the backpacking world,
> even though I've been hiking and car-camping as long
> as I can remember. 
> 
> Right now I'm using an outdoor products external
> frame. It's 2950ci, but the frame extends low for a
> place to strap a sleeping bag. I bought it because
> it
> was fifty bucks and it also fit really well.
> However,
> the thing weighs over five pounds, and I'm realizing
> that the e-frame is very bulky.
> 
> I just won an eBay auction on a Gregory Z-pack (the
> same pack my hiking partner swears by). I've tried
> on
> his pack, and liked how it fit. I still have to give
> it some miles (which I plan to do with the new pack)
> before I decide if that is the correct pack for me.
> 
> Now I'm eyeing the Gossamer Gear G4 pack. I'm
> thinking
> of making it myself so I can select the best
> possible
> fabric, and perhaps do some custom work (sealed
> seams,
> pocket for my dromedary, etc). Has anyone here made
> their own pack, G4 or otherwise, and what advice do
> you have to give on making my first pack?
> 
> 
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