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10% off your first order at Little RIver Packs.

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Milo D BPL Member
PostedMar 2, 2018 at 12:17 am

 

Hey everybody, this is my new company for ultralight backpacking equipment. After I thru hiked the AT, I was inspired by the many different types of gear designs. On the hike I was thinking of what the ideal pack would be, for fast and light hiking. I came up with this light functional backpack. Once I got back from the trail I started prototyping, testing gear, and building my company. I started with simply making gear for myself, and learning techniques for sewing. Once I felt confident with my abilities and designs, I started my own company. I have personally tested this backpack design, with great results. I plan on growing my company into an innovative cottage company for ultralight hikers. If you have any other questions feel free to ask.

Here’s my website website

Use discount code CXDXF5

Ralph Burgess BPL Member
PostedMar 2, 2018 at 12:07 pm

Interesting pack.   I have never used anything so minimal, but I like the look of this for short light trips.   It looks like a cross between an ultrarunners vest and one of the original Zpacks minimal packs.

Kevin Babione BPL Member
PostedMar 2, 2018 at 2:33 pm

Looks like a nice replacement for my original Murmur – I only use the hipbelt on the Murmur to hold the hipbelt pockets that I added, but those would be replaced by the shoulder strap pockets on the Flow.  Nice design and thank you for offering the 10% discount.

PostedMar 2, 2018 at 5:35 pm

Good luck to you and your company!

Looks like a good price point and good materials.
What is the pack’s height with the roll top open?
Any plans to add xpac fabrics as an option?  Xpac vs. cuben seems to be the latest polarization of BPL types personal fabric  preferences, and you might make a few more sales to people who won’t want cuben fiber.

Milo D BPL Member
PostedMar 2, 2018 at 5:38 pm

Hey, thanks for the support. The deminsions with the rolltop open is 28in. I have sold some X-pac versions, I might add it to my website.

Eric Osburn BPL Member
PostedMar 9, 2018 at 2:49 am

X-pac should be quite a bit cheaper right? May be a nice option for people.

Adam BPL Member
PostedMar 10, 2018 at 12:11 pm

I’ve been wondering lately how RBTR’s MTN Silnylon would go on a lightweight pack, where you might otherwise choose 1.43oz cuben. I would have thought the abrasion resistance and long term HH would be better. The tear strengths of the MTN silnylon look good. Could be an option?

Adam BPL Member
PostedMar 10, 2018 at 12:13 pm

I really like your shoulder strap design! Personally, I sweat like crazy. I’m guessing there’s no padding in there anyway…have you thought about doing shoulder straps in mesh?

Kevin Babione BPL Member
PostedMar 10, 2018 at 2:38 pm

Silly question Milo – Have you thought about including a “haul loop”?  I typically use the haul loop to aid in putting the pack on (especially with shoulder pockets that don’t seem to have a closure) and also to hang my pack at night.

Also – did you consider some way to close, or at least limit, the opening on the shoulder strap pockets?  It would be a great place for some small cord and a cordlock.  I like to keep my iPhone in one shoulder strap pocket and I’d be concerned, with what I can see of the design, that it would fall out when putting on or taking off the pack or even when bending over to pick up trash along the trail.

PostedMar 13, 2018 at 4:09 am

Good luck with your business!  I like the SUL design of the pack, but wonder if you have any feedback from women using the pack?  It looks like the vest-like design might not be female user friendly….

Milo D BPL Member
PostedMar 16, 2018 at 11:27 am

Thanks! Sorry for the delayed response. I have had some women use the pack, with good results. I am not really sure how it fits women though.

Milo D BPL Member
PostedMar 16, 2018 at 11:47 am

Yeah, I have looked at some silnylon. That could be a future option.

Milo D BPL Member
PostedMar 16, 2018 at 11:48 am

Yes I have thought about using only mesh on the straps. I already have one layer of mesh.

Milo D BPL Member
PostedMar 16, 2018 at 11:50 am

I have considered a haul loop although it is extra weight. I have had haul loops on other packs, and I just don’t use them. I think a closer on the shoulder strap pockets is a good idea. It will be somewhat difficult to figure out.

Kevin Babione BPL Member
PostedMar 17, 2018 at 12:41 am

Thanks for the response.  I’d love an integrated haul loop but would figure out how to hang my pack easily enough without one.  For a closure on the shoulder pockets a simple drawstring and cordlock would be plenty.  I don’t need to seal it – just cinch it down.  To seal it you’d almost want a flap with velcro that could fold down over the opening.

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