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May 5, 2008 at 1:46 pm #1431725
John,
Thanks, much appreciated.
May 6, 2008 at 9:19 am #1431844Full Dyneema Pack
Pack 29.3 oz
2 Aluminum Stays 4.6 oz
Lightweight Backpad 2.9 oz
TOTAL: 36.8 ozExtras
Water Bottle Holster 2.0 oz
Hip Belt Crest Pocket 2.4 ozJohn, yours is indeed on the heavy side.
Mine is built for a 19.5" spine measurement.May 12, 2008 at 9:07 pm #1432995Roleigh MartinBPL Member@marti124
Locale: Founder & Lead Moderator, https://www.facebook.com/groups/SierraNorthPCThikersLuis, what is the carrying capacity of your pack? (cu in). Do you have a URL at McHale packs to show what it looks like? Thanks.
May 12, 2008 at 10:09 pm #1433002I would also like to recommend the Nimbus Ozone. It is a great pack at 3 lbs. It holds about 61 L. Nice shoulder and hip belt with plenty of padding. Much more substantial frame than the vapor trail.Another plus is the thick back padding makes for a good mattress for your legs.
JoshMay 13, 2008 at 12:56 am #1433014Larry,
Move up to the Nimbus Meridian?
Granite Gear, especially the ones with tepex(plastic) frames are the most comfortable packs I have carried. Ive bought four.May 14, 2008 at 8:39 pm #1433344http://www.mchalepacks.com/ultralight/index.htm
Just do it. You won't be sorry. The weight of the pack is immaterial. Read the letter from Dan. He knows what's up.
Skip Clemmons
May 14, 2008 at 9:06 pm #1433349Roleigh, EH Clemmons' got the URL for McHale. My pack is 3500 cu. and its weight is well worth it. 40 – 45 lbs carried feels substantially less in a pack custon built to your specs and built the way Dan puts them together. I was so amazed at the build quality when I first received the pack that I ordered another larger winter pack. I'm set for life with these packs – they are built to last a lifetime, thus the initial cash outlay is a bit harsh, but you won't be buying a new pack every year or two.
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