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    scree ride
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    @scree

    My Gregory pack has held up well albeit being on the upside of 5 pounds. I have a smaller Geigerrig that appears to be bullet proof. Again though, not lite.
    While I'm transitioning to lightweight, I still want to be able to haul up to 35 pounds on occasion with around 3,000 cubic inches.
    Open pockets, especially mesh seem like they could get caught and rip.
    I'm leaning towards Granite Gear as well as Luxerylite. I would prefer supporting a smaller cottage company.
    My budget is around $300 to start. In the case of the Luxerylite, I would have to purchase additional cylinders at a latter date.

    Thank you,
    Scree

    #1981013
    Luke Schmidt
    BPL Member

    @cameron

    Locale: Alaska

    For $300 or less check these out

    HMG (Hyperlight Mountain Gear) Packs – There are several options here. The Porter is one of the better load haulers for UL packs. Not very heavy and compresses down nicely for smaller loads.

    Gossamer Gear Gorilla

    Zimmerbuilt custom pack – I have one, if you want details let me know.

    Exped Lighting 45 – I've been experimenting with the bigger 60 liter version. Looks like a good load hauler. Might be bigger then you really need.

    #1981258
    scree ride
    Member

    @scree

    Appreciate the information Luke,
    Looks like the Exped Lightning 55 with it's improved hydration system would be ideal to fit my current needs…LOL
    It appears to have the sleekness with no mesh on the outside to snag.
    I'm in southern Cal, so the ventilation is important.
    With lumbar problems, weight on the hips is important, though I'm not sure about the stay going up the backbone.
    I wonder how the material would hold up to abrasion, especially on the bottom.One reason that I'm shying away from Cuban. My main concern with any lightweight material.
    It seems that Zimmerbuilt could satisfy most of these requirements except the ventilation aspect and the weight on the hips requirement. I like that it is a smaller company and he does have a great reputation. I wonder if he could come up with something or maybe already has something that I didn't see?

    #1981328
    Dena Kelley
    BPL Member

    @eagleriverdee

    Locale: Eagle River, Alaska

    I had the same need- wanted a light pack that could still be bushwhacked in. I opted for a used Granite Gear Vapor Trail. It has less bells and whistles than the current GG models, but I like that.

    #1981346
    MFR
    Spectator

    @bigriverangler

    Locale: West

    HMG uses probably the most bomber fabric available on a lightweight pack. It's inside your budget, so I would look very closely at the HMG Porter.

    FWIW, I find mine to be excellent on all fronts.

    #1981348
    Justin Baker
    BPL Member

    @justin_baker

    Locale: Santa Rosa, CA

    Get a ULA pack and ask them to do a non-mesh zippered back pocket.
    The ULA is a great bushwacking pack, the only issue is the mesh back pocket.
    Great weight carrying ability for light weight.

    #1981350
    Luke Schmidt
    BPL Member

    @cameron

    Locale: Alaska

    I've only had it out for one good trip but so far the Exped has worked well. I have not noticed the stay in the middle at all. I didn't think about ventilation but I'd say its pretty good, probably as good as anything else short of an Osprey Exos (which doesn't satisfy your other requirements).

    If keeping weight on your hips is a big deal then I'd say the Exped and HMG packs would be your best bets. I've talked more about the Exped because its the one I have but I think either one could work well for you.

    If you go for the HMG pack they don't have load lifters. I don't consider this a big deal but it does mean you need to make sure you get the correct size pack.

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