[pct-l] Six Moon Designs' Essence - first impressions

[darudiva at xs4all.nl (S Daru)]

Hi, I will go out on a hiking and camping trip next weekend. The first 
time that I will really try out the Essence. I already packed all my 
stuff and tried it around the house. It feels very good. It should hold 
up just fine. I'll let you know what it is like on trail.

Saskia

On Mar 17, 2006, at 23:40, Paul Magnanti wrote:

> So, I get home from work yesterday and I see a
> priority mail envelope. I notice the return address
> label..it is from Six Moon Designs! My new pack is
> in!!!!!!
>
> I usually don't gush over gear, but I gotta say, I
> love this pack. Simple, light (13 oz!) has some neat
> features like hip belt pockets.
>
> I like how this pack loads like a zipped up duffle bag
> , then you can turn it up like a pack. Think will make
> my gear management easy.
>
> With this pack, I eliminated my water bottle holster
> and a fanny pack. I also finally switched to a generic
> blue foam pad (cut down) that weighs six ounces. Not
> sure WHY I have not done this years before. Ah well.
> Down to 8# 10 oz. Less weight in my pack means I can
> carry the essentials (wine, Snickers, more wine,
> beer..etc.).
>
> I hope to get many useful miles out of it on the CDT.
> I  don't know what Ron's inventory is like, but if you
> want a light pack for your light load, this pack seems
> to be a winner.
>
> .......
>
> For you amusement, I wrote a "colorful gear review". I
> don't take myself seriously, but I did write some
> mildly useful/amusing gear reviews of stuff I use for
> backpacking. Figured if I was going to post one
> review, why not go all the way. ;)
> http://snipurl.com/nr00
>
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Saskia Daru
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