[pct-l] Granite Gear Ozone and MSR Microzoid

[aandg at telusplanet.net (Alistair and Gail Des Moulins)]

I bought a Granite Gear Ozone pack and used it on a 10 day trip in the Grand 
Canyon. It carried a load exceptionally well. My load included 10 days food 
and 6 litres of water. One has to be careful loading the top extension 
collar so that the heavy stuff is nearest one's head/back. I extended the 
tie down straps for the top collar. The pack material is light and care is 
needed to keep it way from abrasive rocks and the like. I got a few small 
holes in mine. On the PCT this problem with abrasion would be less of an 
issue.
On the subject of tents we bought a Big Agnes seedhouse 2SL. It has 
performed well in all conditions after 70 nights of use and is good for 2 
people who like each other. Try not to have main zip at too much tension. It 
weighs 3lb 3oz but we use an extra groundsheet as well.

Alistair
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> Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 16:52:12 -0700
> From: "Singewald" <singewald@earthlink.net>
> Subject: RE: [pct-l] Granite Gear Ozone and MSR Microzoid
> To: "'Ryan Christensen'" <ryan_christensen@sbcglobal.net>,
> <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
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> Ryan,
>
> Tents are size specific and what might be good for one is horribly
> uncomfortable for another.  I will say that I am just a hair of 6' tall 
> and
> I found the MicroZoid and Hubba to be too small for my liking.  I was
> constantly bumping into the ends and sides.  After trialing several of the
> ultra-light tarps, I decided to go with the Big Agnes Seedhouse SL1.  Very
> similar in weight to those you are talking about.
>
> Good luck in your search.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Ryan 
> Christensen
> Sent: Friday, October 21, 2005 4:25 PM
> To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] Granite Gear Ozone and MSR Microzoid
>
> Hi all!
> I am wondering if anyone out there can give me some
> feedback on their use of the Granite Gear Ozone pack
> and the MSR Microzoid or Hubba.
>
> The Ozone looks great with is full suspension and its
> simple design. Not to mention it weighs 3 lbs.
>
> The MSR Microzoid also looks good--- however, seems
> like it would be a tight fit. MSR has another tent,
> the Hubba, that is about a half pound heavier, but is
> free standing.
>
> Thanks,
> Be Well
>
>
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