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Oct 7, 2009 at 6:35 pm #1240013
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).
Oct 7, 2009 at 8:19 pm #1534109My pack is so tough it wears itself out from the inside.
Oct 7, 2009 at 8:34 pm #1534117…
Oct 7, 2009 at 9:13 pm #1534132A 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.
Oct 7, 2009 at 10:05 pm #1534150Charlie, is that full Dyneema or Dyneema Grid? What thickness is it? i.e. 210d, etc. Thanks!
Oct 8, 2009 at 9:25 am #1534264I 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.
Oct 8, 2009 at 9:38 am #1534269Oct 8, 2009 at 9:43 am #1534271This video gives viewers an unrealistic view of the necessity of a bombproof pack. Two thumbs down.
Oct 8, 2009 at 9:54 am #1534276"This video gives viewers an unrealistic view of the necessity of a bombproof pack. Two thumbs down."
How so? All are climbing packs.
Oct 8, 2009 at 10:05 am #1534279Are the packs weighted?
Oct 8, 2009 at 10:09 am #1534282I'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.
Oct 8, 2009 at 10:51 am #1534297Awesome Dave. Look forward to the Video.
Oct 14, 2009 at 2:53 pm #1536349Matt,
HAHA!! Those Chuck Norris sayings are great. I wish I could count to infinity–twice…..Oct 14, 2009 at 4:55 pm #1536379.
Oct 14, 2009 at 5:22 pm #1536386No-just 4. The Granite Gear was fine….;)
Oct 14, 2009 at 6:46 pm #1536412Sometimes 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:
Oct 14, 2009 at 6:52 pm #1536417My wife's Jam2 (on my back) survived an avalanche. It fared better than me.
Oct 14, 2009 at 6:55 pm #1536418OUCH Diane!
Glad to see you survived!
Oct 14, 2009 at 7:23 pm #1536429Even if it wasn't quite scientific it was entertaining. It reminds me of http://willitblend.com
Oct 14, 2009 at 10:24 pm #1536489My Jam 2 has multiple holes. And my ULA Catalyst is in need of retirement.
Oct 15, 2009 at 12:04 am #1536520Chris, does that mean you didn't survive? ;^)
Oct 15, 2009 at 12:26 am #1536523Just 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?
Oct 15, 2009 at 3:15 am #1536535No 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!
Oct 15, 2009 at 8:24 am #1536590My pack can beat up your pack…
Oct 18, 2009 at 4:52 pm #1537520"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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