ULA Circuit Mods

Nothing to add regarding mods, but I'm curious about this as well. Thinking of ways to strap stuff to the outside of ULA packs, especially the Ohm 2.0. Anyone tried adding shock cords to the bottom of the pack to strap stuff? Trying to think of a way to use the ice axe loops at the bottom of the pack to hold stuff.

Also, anyone knows if the top side pocket/multipurpose bag that Zpack sells for its packs can be used on the ULA packs? Pictures of those would be great too.

I found a photo of my older Circuit with the front pocket in use.
I have the Rainbow in there, about an inch or so thinner but longer than the SS2 .
In the new version it would go across the top.
I always have the stuff sack strap secured to some pack strap/cord.
(except in this photo…)

I may try putting my ss1 in front pocket like that thanks for the visual

Hey Franco, isn't that inefficient to have the tent that far from your body? Conventional wisdom is that the heavier items go closer to your body, but maybe at very low weights it doesnt matter as much.

I would not put a tent on the bottom of my pack like that. I've already worn out the stuff sack my Lightheart came in, just stuffing it in the front pocket of my Circuit. A foam pad, maybe. Setting the pack down repeatedly on granite, tree stumps, rocky ground, etc does a number on anything on the outside of the pack. Heck, the pack itself is starting to look scruffier than I get on a long trip.

I got a Granite Gear stuff sack on sale on Sierra Trading Post to replace the Lightheart stuff sack with something more durable. It's also slightly bigger than it needs to be, and narrower on one axis, so it's a more compact bundle that doesn't stick out from the pack as far.