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“Engineering” issue with my pack
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Jan 28, 2009 at 7:27 pm #1233625
I've decided to try to make use of my old Jannd Zoor Alpinist pack for local hikes since the fabric is so durable for our bushwhacking chaparral adventures. The pack is frameless.
I loaded up my gear and put it on the scale. Dry, it's 12lbs. I put it on, but it feels nearly as awful as it did when it weighed 30lbs with food and water when I used it for 400 miles on the PCT last year before giving up in agony. I think what happens is the pack leans backwards away from my body. I've tried tightening various straps but can't seem to fix it. I can't seem to bring it against my upper shoulders.
Since you guys sew and design things, maybe you can help me. What, engineering-wise, causes a pack to lean way back away from the body like that and what might I do to fix it?
Jan 28, 2009 at 7:31 pm #1473679Some pics would be good!
Jan 28, 2009 at 7:44 pm #1473683Sounds like it needs load lifters. But I have to ask…..why are you still trying to make this thing work. Do we need to have an intervention, start a new pack fund?
Jan 28, 2009 at 8:12 pm #1473700I hate to waste it. Plus I enjoy a project. But yeah, you're probably right.
Jan 28, 2009 at 8:21 pm #1473704As an engineer, I recommend buying a women's jam2 for $52 to use while you work on your project, saving yourself a pound and a half. Then think EBay. Sometimes a pack just doesn't fit your body type. And keep telling yourself "400 miles……."
Jan 28, 2009 at 9:19 pm #1473719Diane,
You're new here and your not a gotta-have-it-latest-new-gear-freak guy, but… You can never have too many packs, tents, stoves, wind shirts, etc… Besides, there are a ton of really great pack designs out there. Some at a really reasonable price. Go for it. You can always loan your old pack out. Or, as suggested, sell it.Jan 29, 2009 at 1:19 am #1473734Photos of it on you loaded essential.
Cheers
Jan 29, 2009 at 7:53 am #1473763You're right. Project aborted. My birthday is coming up and Gossamer Gear is having a sale…
Jan 29, 2009 at 7:57 am #1473765Send my Mariposa+ back to GG yesterday for a retrofit. Great guys.
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