Bogley

[hesse15]

if you go to kirkman check also rec outlet stuff
sometime they have overstock or old series packs and price usually are good
you can copy some names and brand and check in review in google like backpacker magazine or stuff like that
it will make a difference if you want do a long backpack and you are looking for being really light
but if you want something that last and is well built there are tons over there
danadesign is pretty much appreciate there is arkterix (not sure spelling right)
or tons of other brand
if you are not planning serious expedition 300 $ for a pack that perhaps critters will chew an hole on it to me sound a little too much

[JDRower]

I've found the Granite Gear Virga or Golite Jam (both about 21-ozs and close to 3000 cubes) is fine for what I need. More than 3000-cubes and there's the temptation to fill the space. The Aether 45 is also nice but a tad heavy.

Including pack, tent, bag, mat etc (for up to 2-weeks), base weight is under 12-lbs. Food is 1.5-lbs a day (I weigh 170-lbs) and generally average 18-miles a day.

Carrying 20-22 lbs, depending on distance to resupply (water is carried on the hipbelt so it doesn't add weight to the shoulders - the day's food and other essentials are carried in pants cargo pockets) allows me to wear trail runners whenever less than half the day is spent on snow and/or ice.

JD

[lonepeakgeek]

crazy horse wrote: I've got an Osprey Aether, bought it at kirkams (7200 S. State) You can try it down there, load it up, walk around, you know the deal. Its a nice pack and works pretty well for 30-40 pound loads, which is all i've really tried with it. From what i've seen, the pack seems to be pretty top notch quality, plus osprey has awesome customer support, i've emailed them with a couple questions and they always respond within a day with a ton of helpfull information.


I've got an Osprey also. It's the best pack I've ever worn. I also got mine at kirkhams- on sale. I finally had a fiece of plastic sheeeting- something that supported the belt- tear. That's the only part I've had to replace in 4 or 5 years. I called osprey and told them what happened- they said "No prob" and send me a free replacement- no charge for shipping and a bunch of Osprey stickers.

[psl53]

I hear good things about the Osprey packs. I just bought a Vortex and love it. Are the Osprey's that much better than the Vortex?
Peter

[Reedus]

Anyone have a Dana Designs Racer X for canyoneering? I am thinking of buyng, but I am not sure of the quality.
Reedus