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    Serge Giachetti
    Spectator

    @sgiachetti

    Locale: Boulder, CO

    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.

    http://www.backcountrygear.com/mountain-hardwear-summitrocket-20-vestpack-mens.html?gclid=CNT2z9vunrUCFUfhQgodGGMAIA

    #1951067
    James holden
    BPL Member

    @bearbreeder-2

    ive 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?

    #1951262
    Serge Giachetti
    Spectator

    @sgiachetti

    Locale: Boulder, CO

    Eric, I'm glad you found a cheap and durable pack.

    The MH pack is a lot different than a bullet pack.

    #1951330
    David Chenault
    BPL Member

    @davec

    Locale: Queen City, MT

    To 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.

    #1951335
    Max Dilthey
    Spectator

    @mdilthey

    Locale: MaxTheCyclist.com

    Doesn'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.

    #1985974
    Brian Lindahl
    BPL Member

    @lindahlb

    Locale: Colorado Rockies

    Really 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.

    #1986562
    Mike M
    BPL Member

    @mtwarden

    Locale: Montana

    I 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

    #1986663
    Serge Giachetti
    Spectator

    @sgiachetti

    Locale: Boulder, CO

    I 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.

    #1986674
    Brian Lindahl
    BPL Member

    @lindahlb

    Locale: Colorado Rockies

    Yeah, I've got one coming too. Curious to play around with it.

    #1986730
    J C
    BPL Member

    @joomy

    Neat concept but is it really better than an MLD Newt at 170 grams?

    #1986762
    Serge Giachetti
    Spectator

    @sgiachetti

    Locale: Boulder, CO

    '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.

    #1986771
    Art …
    BPL Member

    @asandh

    " 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 ?

    #1986895
    Mike M
    BPL Member

    @mtwarden

    Locale: Montana

    Art- haven't heard any dates or what it's going to look like

    Mike

    #1986924
    MFR
    Spectator

    @bigriverangler

    Locale: West

    Mike, I think the Fluid 6 is now the Fluid Race Pack.

    #1986925
    Mike M
    BPL Member

    @mtwarden

    Locale: Montana

    now it's back up on their site :)

    they are very similar however

    #1986957
    MFR
    Spectator

    @bigriverangler

    Locale: West

    Serge, do you have any estimate for what size torso the pack would fit? Thanks.

    #1986983
    Serge Giachetti
    Spectator

    @sgiachetti

    Locale: Boulder, CO

    you 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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