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    Nick Garcia
    BPL Member

    @saltamontes

    Locale: South Florida

    I noticed this pack in the Backpacker Gear Guide, 3,600cu and weighs 3lbs 1oz, is this a new pack, I did not see it on the GG website, does it replace a pack or is it new thanks any feedback

    #1483160
    Raymond Estrella
    Member

    @rayestrella

    Locale: Northern Minnesota

    It is strange that it is not on the site. There is something with that name for sale on many sites;

    http://www.backcountrygear.com/catalog/packdetail.cfm/GG377

    Maybe they are coming out with an update but are not quite ready for prime-time…

    #1483162
    William Puckett
    Member

    @beep

    Locale: Land of 11, 842 lakes

    Pic is from a retailer's website.

    Vapor Flash

    I'm assuming it has the Vapor suspension so it would be like a Vapor Trail with a lid rather than a roll top. So, think Nimbus Meridian but with the Vapor suspension rather than the beefier Nimbus "Tepex" frame/suspension. That would account for the 8 oz. weight difference.

    Both suspensions are quite comfortable, though I find the Vapor is superior in my usage (which doesn't push the weight limits on the Vapor suspension. The Tepex is intended for heavier loads.

    #1483164
    David Ure
    Member

    @familyguy

    Go on the GG website and scroll to the bottom. Under Downloads (click the link) you will see two seaprate downloads – one for a manual to their packs and the other for the 2009 catalogue. Download the catalogue and the full range of new packs are there.

    Don't ask me how I know this.

    Edit – it is not a replacement for the Vapor Trail nor the Vapor Meridian.

    #1483165
    Tom Caldwell
    BPL Member

    @coldspring

    Locale: Ozarks

    I hadn't seen it before. Looks like a heavier Vapor Trail to me. I'll keep dreaming that they put a big mesh pocket on the Vapor Trail, and design a lighter hipbelt with built in hipbelt pockets, and put some aerated material in the backpad. One thing I can say about my Vapor Trail, is that it doesn't even look broken in, no holes and no wear on the straps at all, and I've used it more than 10 days.

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    Slo Hiker
    BPL Member

    @slohiker

    Locale: NC Foothills

    My understanding is that it's a the same as the Meridian Vapor, constructed of slightly heavier fabrics – hence the same overall specs but just a few ounces heavier and $20 cheaper.

    #1483302
    ben wood
    Member

    @benwood

    Locale: flatlands of MO

    that's my understanding as well. also the compression straps run under the side pockets as opposed to over them, which was a complaint on the UL line of packs.

    #1485563
    Mike W
    BPL Member

    @skopeo

    Locale: British Columbia

    #1485601
    David Ure
    Member

    @familyguy

    Interesting. It still seems far too heavy for what it is. I will have to see one in person I guess. If I wanted a climbing pack I would be looking at the Osprey Variant series with the multiple external attachments, removable bivy pad and components for a similar weight with a more aggressive harness.

    #1485605
    Darren McClintock
    BPL Member

    @darren

    Does anyone know if this is strictly a top loader or a panel loader like the vapor meridian? I'm interested, but already have a vapor trail, so if it's top only it wouldn't be worth it just for a lid and some heavier fabrics.

    #1485613
    Jeff Jeff
    BPL Member

    @jeffjeff

    You could name it the "ULA Circuit" ;)

    #1485656
    David Ure
    Member

    @familyguy

    Jeff – that is exactly what I was thinking….!

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    Mike W
    BPL Member

    @skopeo

    Locale: British Columbia

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