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    R K
    Spectator

    @oiboyroi

    Locale: South West US

    After looking around the net for a pack in the 2000 cu in range I came upon the the TNF flyweight rucksack:

    product image

    At 15 oz. it looks like a nice lightweight pack in a more durable fabric and thought it may be of some iterest to users here.

    Also, if any beta on it is out there that would be nice to know. I'm thinking of getting one for shorter trips. I use a 48 in ridgerest and wanna know if it'll fit (assuming all my other gear is light/ultralight).

    #1492495
    Boozer
    BPL Member

    @anywayoutside

    Locale: South East

    It's actually 12oz and is completely packable. I have a 48" RR and will try it out later this evening for you.

    #1492498
    R K
    Spectator

    @oiboyroi

    Locale: South West US

    Jonathan,

    That would be great – thank you!

    And 12 oz … Even better!!!

    #1492507
    EndoftheTrail
    BPL Member

    @ben2world-2

    Yup, 1950 cubic inches and 12oz — comes in 5 different colors too (please don't get the red one)!

    #1492523
    Jeff Jeff
    BPL Member

    @jeffjeff

    That would be such a sweet summit pack. Thanks for sharing!

    #1492534
    jim draucker
    BPL Member

    @mtnjim

    Locale: Shenandoah Valley VA

    Hello

    Yes your 48" rr will fit. I just tried it , its all good.
    I suspect there will be postive feedback after this pack gets a little more exposure.

    Jim

    #1492545
    Boozer
    BPL Member

    @anywayoutside

    Locale: South East

    Yes it does fit. I will second Jim's verification. Have you loaded it this way yet Jim?

    My kids delay my gear time :)

    #1492551
    jim draucker
    BPL Member

    @mtnjim

    Locale: Shenandoah Valley VA

    Hello

    No I have not loaded it yet. I normally use an Ion.
    My gut is hoping for similar performance with a little
    breathing room.

    Jim

    #1492567
    Nick Gatel
    BPL Member

    @ngatel

    Locale: Southern California
    #1492580
    Brett Grizzle
    Member

    @bdgriz

    Locale: Northeast GA

    Wow! You mean to tell me the TNF atually makes gear that a light weight backpacker would consider buying? I thought they only made sweatshirts with huge logos and 2lb fleece jackets in all the hot colors (seem to be very popular with the sorority girls around here). How refreshing!

    #1492587
    EndoftheTrail
    BPL Member

    @ben2world-2

    I won't find TNF refreshing until they get rid of that loud IN YOUR FACE logo of theirs!

    Sorry, Roy… I'm sure it's a good pack otherwise.

    #1492588
    cary bertoncini
    Spectator

    @cbert

    Locale: N. California

    i think i prefer my z-packs blast 18

    1800 cu in pack

    @ 3.1 or so oz.

    a few bucks more but oh so much lighter and packable

    it's worked well for a weekend backpack as well – was the pack i used on the Coe trip with room to spare

    #1492598
    R K
    Spectator

    @oiboyroi

    Locale: South West US

    Jim and Jonathan – Thank you for checking that out for me

    Nick – Thank you for the link to the other thread and the mini review. It clarifies a lot.

    Ben – I now know exactly what to get you for your birthday :^)

    I'm gonna get one and report back here with some more beta. I wonder why there aren't more packs with this kind of volume available.

    #1492600
    EndoftheTrail
    BPL Member

    @ben2world-2

    Ebay — where crappy presents turn to cash every day! :)

    #1492614
    Donna C
    BPL Member

    @leadfoot

    Locale: Middle Virginia

    There appears to be another style with a zipper pocket on the front of the pack, looking at the Campmor catalog and a few other sites. Not only that but the top lid is gone and the pack is smaller. Must be the 2009 model. If you like this pack, you'd better grab it and then stuff the Neo Air inside and create a buying frenzy!!

    #1492618
    Boozer
    BPL Member

    @anywayoutside

    Locale: South East

    Actually to my understanding the entire TNF Flyweight line is new for 2009. The one w/ the front zipper you are referring to is the Flyweight pack. This is the flyweight "rucksack" pack. Just two different models all together. They are also making a tote, duffel and map bag.

    #1492662
    Donna C
    BPL Member

    @leadfoot

    Locale: Middle Virginia

    aaahhhh. That explains it. Thanks! : )

    #1492681
    Michael Chudzinski
    Member

    @oknowa

    Looks like a great pack. Looking forward to hearing the reviews.

    #1503979
    R K
    Spectator

    @oiboyroi

    Locale: South West US

    Apologies on the delay getting back here…

    I purchased the Flyweight Rucksack but soon returned it. The reasons were two-fold: the shoulder straps were a bit uncomfortable and I didn’t like the lid design.

    The first problem was with the pack was the straps. They’re just some neoprene with some nylon running down the edges. When loaded up with anything over 10 or so lbs I could really feel the edges of the straps digging into my shoulders. The padding wasn’t stiff enough to hold the straps flat so the edges would curl in towards each other to the point where there wasn’t really any padding touching my shoulders at all. Very uncomfortable even for just a few minutes

    The second problem was the lid design. I wanted to use this pack with a shorty Ridgerest, which would have worked out fine if the lid was just a flap, but of course it isn’t. The lid is a shaped pocket sort of deal and would limit the amount of width one could have at the top of the pack. With the Ridgerest inserted it was pretty much impossible to close up the pack all the way.

    I realize that the pack wasn’t designed to be used for backpacking but it looked good enough on paper to try it out. It didn’t work well. Fortunately, this gave me enough reason to but a 2009 ULA Conduit!

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