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    David Ure
    Member

    @familyguy

    http://www.backpacker.com/backpacks-torture-test/videos/99

    Go figure: the Granite Gear proved most durable in the full 210d fabric (Flash). Even compared to dedicated mountain packs. Even compared to an overpriced gimmick (the Arcteryx).

    #1534109
    Joe Clement
    BPL Member

    @skinewmexico

    Locale: Southwest

    My pack is so tough it wears itself out from the inside.

    #1534117
    Mike W
    BPL Member

    @skopeo

    Locale: British Columbia

    #1534132
    Charles Jennings
    Spectator

    @vigilguy

    Locale: Northern Utah

    A friend of mine and I lost our footing last autumn as we were descending a steep scree field and slid down on our butts (and packs) about 50-60 feet. We both got pretty skinned up…his pack had holes in the bottom, mine didn't.

    I was using my McHale dyneema pack at the time.

    #1534150
    David Ure
    Member

    @familyguy

    Charlie, is that full Dyneema or Dyneema Grid? What thickness is it? i.e. 210d, etc. Thanks!

    #1534264
    Charles Jennings
    Spectator

    @vigilguy

    Locale: Northern Utah

    I have a Chasm full Dyneema pack. I have no idea what the thickness is. Most all of Dan's packs come with a pretty robust bottom that is made with Dyneema.

    I think he even said that you could press the fabric against a belt sander and your thumb would get too hot before the fabric wore a hole in it.

    #1534269
    Matt Lutz
    Member

    @citystuckhiker

    Locale: Midwest

    @Joe; Chuck Norris-style quip, eh?

    #1534271
    Matt Lutz
    Member

    @citystuckhiker

    Locale: Midwest

    This video gives viewers an unrealistic view of the necessity of a bombproof pack. Two thumbs down.

    #1534276
    David Ure
    Member

    @familyguy

    "This video gives viewers an unrealistic view of the necessity of a bombproof pack. Two thumbs down."

    How so? All are climbing packs.

    #1534279
    Andrew Richardson
    Member

    @arichardson6

    Locale: North East

    Are the packs weighted?

    #1534282
    David Chenault
    BPL Member

    @davec

    Locale: Queen City, MT

    I'd like to complement BPer on their use of the superlative in all respects butterfly knot, for their admittedly silly test.

    The real question is what they had in the packs? Hard items near the surface of a pack abrade against rock very easily.

    I'd put my 20 oz, double bottomed, 100% Ballistics pack against that test anyday.

    #1534297
    David Ure
    Member

    @familyguy

    Awesome Dave. Look forward to the Video.

    #1536349
    Travis Leanna
    BPL Member

    @t-l

    Locale: Wisconsin

    Matt,
    HAHA!! Those Chuck Norris sayings are great. I wish I could count to infinity–twice…..

    #1536379
    Dave T
    Member

    @davet

    .

    #1536386
    David Ure
    Member

    @familyguy

    No-just 4. The Granite Gear was fine….;)

    #1536412
    Diane “Piper” Soini
    BPL Member

    @sbhikes

    Locale: Santa Barbara

    Sometimes a tough pack is a good thing. My GG G4 had one little tear in the mesh pocket. I, on the other hand, looked like this:

    me with bloodied arms

    #1536417
    Christopher Plesko
    Member

    @pivvay

    Locale: Rocky Mountains

    My wife's Jam2 (on my back) survived an avalanche. It fared better than me.

    #1536418
    David Ure
    Member

    @familyguy

    OUCH Diane!

    Glad to see you survived!

    #1536429
    >> Bender <<
    BPL Member

    @bender

    Locale: NEO

    Even if it wasn't quite scientific it was entertaining. It reminds me of http://willitblend.com

    #1536489
    Jack H.
    Member

    @found

    Locale: Sacramento, CA

    My Jam 2 has multiple holes. And my ULA Catalyst is in need of retirement.

    #1536520
    Rod Lawlor
    BPL Member

    @rod_lawlor

    Locale: Australia

    Chris, does that mean you didn't survive? ;^)

    #1536523
    Rog Tallbloke
    BPL Member

    @tallbloke

    Locale: DON'T LOOK DOWN!!

    Just think about the fact that people who haven't been reading the thread only see the title of the post on the recent posts listing – OK?

    #1536535
    Christopher Plesko
    Member

    @pivvay

    Locale: Rocky Mountains

    No I survived, just had to hobble out for 7 hours with a broken ankle. The pack got to get carried out and I don't think it's broken!

    #1536590
    Justin Chaussee
    Member

    @judach

    Locale: Earth

    My pack can beat up your pack…

    #1537520
    Jason Klass
    BPL Member

    @jasonklass

    Locale: Colorado

    "This video gives viewers an unrealistic view of the necessity of a bombproof pack. Two thumbs down."

    I agree with Matt's comments.

    Especially at the end when he says that the pack he would choose to take into the backcountry is the one that fared best after being dragged behind a truck. That is NOT logical criteria for selecting a pack. It sends the wrong message that durability is the #1 reason to choose one pack over another and ignores other, more important considerations like fit, organization, size, weight, etc.

    While I commend Backpacker for making good videos that are definitely entertaining to watch, I think they have to be careful about the message they send to people who see them as an authority figure. They have the power to perpetuate the old myths about the necessity of "bombproof" gear, or they can choose to enlighten (no pun intended) their audience about the virtues of UL. Unfortunately, it appears that they have chosen the former. Maybe they'll catch up one day.

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