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Anyone tried the new optional stay in the 2009 circuit? Just wondering whether it is a worthwhile option (extra 2oz).
Most of the time I'll be packing about 20lbs or so (with food), but occasionally (when traveling) I might be lugging up to 35lbs for a bit. At 20lbs I'd guess it probably doesn't make much difference, but at 35?
What difference does the stay make, and at what weights do you like to use it?
Hey Ashley, I have a ULA (old school) P-2..and have tried the pack with and with out the stay. I just used it last weekend with the stay at about 35 lbs(I carried stuff for the boy) and to be very honest the 2oz stay maid the back fill very stable and more secure at that weight… I did the JMT without the stay and had wished I taken it and used it. I am a little bigger than the average hiker at 6'3 235lbs…Hindsight is 20/20 I will never use the P-2 without the stay again!! Especially with a bear canister!!
My 2 cents
The P-2 is the pack in my avatar
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