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Want to go lighter than ULA Circuit – Ohm 2.0?

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Steve Schmid BPL Member
PostedJul 10, 2015 at 10:23 am

I've got my base weight around 13 pounds (with that damn BV450 in there! I mainly hike the Sierras) and just bought a circuit a few months ago. Used it on one trip and am thinking I can go lighter. On 4 day trips I anticipate being around 22 pounds.

The Circuit fits me great so I'm thinking the Ohm 2.0 would be a logical fit. Should I not tinker with trying other brands and just go for the Ohm? Or should i be looking at a Gorilla/Mariposa or something Cuben from someone like zPacks? Circuit to Ohm instantly shaves another 10oz off my base weight.

John Klinepeter BPL Member
PostedJul 10, 2015 at 11:56 am

I have been happy with several very light weight packs at carry weights up to 24 pounds. The GG Miniposa (discontinued), the ULA CDT, and the SMD Feather (discontinued) all work well into the low 20's for me. All the above use a foam sheet as a frame. I used the Miniposa with a BV350 at 24 pounds; the canister looked like an odd bulge at the top of the pack but it carried OK.

That is my experience. It takes a leap of faith to transition from a stiff frame to a foam frame. I have not tried any of the Zpacks framed packs so cannot make a comparison. Others will offer different suggestions.

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