[pct-l] What pack are you using

[danniken at comcast.net (Jon Danniken)]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don E Wilson" <dwilson4@raytheon.com>
> I used the Starlite last year for a month starting from Campo.  My base
> weight was approx 12 pounds.  I had 30-35 pounds in it on the heavy
> stretches with lots of water. I carried up to 7 quarts at times - although
> that was overkill most of the time because last year was so wet in SoCal.
> Very comfortable at that weight.  I had some problems with the straps
> coming loose after a couple weeks of hiking.  Ron Moak completely replaced
> my pack.
>
> I will take it again this year for the rest of the way to Manning Park.

Thanks Don, I appreciate that info.  That Starlite is starting to look like
more interesting, especially with the optional stays. .

Concerning your straps, did the replacement pack seem to be more sturdy as
far as the strap connection goes?

Thanks,

Jon