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Feb 5, 2013 at 1:52 am #1298870
Mentioned in the OR thread. Just thought I'd point out that its now available. I have the 7L daypack version and the vest strap system gives quite good stability. Just wish they sold it in a size L. Not as important without a hipbelt, but still matters. Strap system also works brilliantly for climbing FWIW. No shoulder rubbing when reaching high.
Feb 5, 2013 at 1:02 pm #1951067ive never had any issues with my 26$ MEC bullet packs … or the BD ones … and those are about the same weight with 400D+ material
120$ for what is basically a bullet pack with 100D material?
Feb 5, 2013 at 11:22 pm #1951262Eric, I'm glad you found a cheap and durable pack.
The MH pack is a lot different than a bullet pack.
Feb 6, 2013 at 8:36 am #1951330To be fair, it's available on backorder. Hope it actually appears soon.
Pricey compared to packs with totally different specs, reasonable compared to the only competition (Ult Dir PB vest). Hope it fits non-short people. The Summitrocket 30 would be great if the one size fit larger than a 17" torso.
Feb 6, 2013 at 8:47 am #1951335Doesn't seem to be all that useful as a niche; I think everything in this price range that is similar looks better to me, like the ones from Salomon. This seems closer to the Camelbaks and Patagonia Compressor bags in the $40-80 range.
May 14, 2013 at 6:43 am #1985974Really cool pack. Vests are SO much more stable/comfortable if you don't need a hipbelt for weight transfer.
If they made this with the removable Hardwave framesheet and/or in a 30 liter version, I'd buy one. Hardwave Framesheet, so it doesn't turn into a tube when stuffed full. 30 Liters because I'd like one for overnights – though I might be able to cram into a 20L. I've been able to cram a stoveless overnight into a 12L bag before.
May 15, 2013 at 6:19 pm #1986562I have their (appears to now be discontinued) Fluid 6 pack that has the same vest harness- very comfy and carries nicely- ie no bounce while running
I've been looking for a running pack that would be suitable for overnights- I've found this to be a very narrow niche that appears to be currently unfilled
the UD signature line is rumored to be adding a 20-25 liter pack
May 16, 2013 at 12:07 am #1986663I ordered one to try on, and as i feared it was a little too short (I'm 6'2"). Other than that, the vest straps and compression system make a great fastpacking design. I'd probably get one if they came in size L.
May 16, 2013 at 2:10 am #1986674Yeah, I've got one coming too. Curious to play around with it.
May 16, 2013 at 7:49 am #1986730Neat concept but is it really better than an MLD Newt at 170 grams?
May 16, 2013 at 9:12 am #1986762'better' depends on you use. For hiking, it wont make a big difference but the whole point of this pack is to provide a stable ride while moving fast. The strap system is way different than something like a newt.
May 16, 2013 at 9:35 am #1986771" the UD signature line is rumored to be adding a 20-25 liter pack ".
Mike – do the rumors say when this pack will hit the market ?
May 16, 2013 at 3:54 pm #1986895Art- haven't heard any dates or what it's going to look like
Mike
May 16, 2013 at 6:04 pm #1986924Mike, I think the Fluid 6 is now the Fluid Race Pack.
May 16, 2013 at 6:10 pm #1986925now it's back up on their site :)
they are very similar however
May 16, 2013 at 8:46 pm #1986957Serge, do you have any estimate for what size torso the pack would fit? Thanks.
May 16, 2013 at 10:58 pm #1986983you could probably make it work even if you're my height considering you don't need to transfer the weight to your hips. The issue that I was having was with a full multi-day load, there was too much weight balanced on my upper back. Its not a thick pack, but ideally if the pack were a little longer and thinner, than the weight would be kept closer to the length of my back. It'd probably fit pretty well if you're around 5'10" and shorter, but worth trying on even if you're taller. May suit you just fine.
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