Alpine pack

See mchalepacks.com

I just went through this, and was near sold on the wild things spectra race pack…but it was one size and I didn't think it would fit.

http://www.wildthingsgear.com/prod_packs.php

I have no experience with Cilogear, but when I was in the market, I spoke with Graham and he is a great guy…and I have NOT heard ONE bad thing about their packs. Only reason I didn't go with one is because there was no hip belt pockets – and thats a deal breaker for me.

Hi Nat,

I have been working on a pack about this size for some time. I have just gotten back working on the pack.

I need the pack to carry 30 pounds of food plus a set of SUL gear (5 pounds or less), water (4 pounds +/-), etc. on day one. Total pack load on day one would be a bit less than 40 pounds.

This is where I am with the pack.

Harrier Frame Modification

> One pack was looking at is Cilogear 40B, any user experiences?

I have no personal experience using Cilogear packs (yet) but have read enough positive reviews and handled two of them to feel very comfortable in recommending them for alpine situations. The Work Sacks meet the requirements you posted and the craftsmanship/durability on them is hard to beat.

For alpine climbs and ice climbing, I use either a Wild Things pack or a Cold Cold World pack – depending on how much stuff I have to bring. I'm happy with both of them.

I don't have any personal experience with Cilo Gear, but have heard good things about them from people I trust.

Apologize for late reply!

Thanks for the insights and experiences!

Bill, the Harrier frame is quite unique, and looks like it can carry a load quite well.