I’m in the market for a new pack, but I can’t decide which one to get. I’m hoping you guys can help me out. I’ve narrowed things down to two packs: Golite’s Jam 2 or their Pinnacle. My chief concern is volume. I don’t want to get the Jam2 if it’ll be too small, but I don’t want to get the Pinnacle if there’ll be a lot of unused space. To make recommendations easier, I’ve included my gear list.
Golite Pinnacle or Jam 2
Western Mountaineering Summerlite
Henry Shire’s Contrail Tarptent
Thermarest Ridgerest
Leki Poles
Evernew 1.3 liter titanium pot
Cat can alcohol stove, but I do use an MSR Pocket Rocket on occasion.
Windscreen
Alcohol or IsoPro (depends on whether I’m using my Pocket Rocket)
Plastic spoon
Butane lighter
Waterproof match case with matches
Petzl Tikka XP
Leatherman Micra
Thirty feet of parachute cord (bear bagging)
Very basic first aid kit
Toiletries- toilet paper, travel toothbrush, travel toothpaste, small roll of floss, etc.
Ten feet of duct tape
Ten feet of leukotape
Small container of hydropel
Needle
Crazy Glue
Ibuprofen
Hand Sanitizer
Dr. Bronner’s camp soap
Trowel
Silva compass
Map
Two bottles of 100 percent deet bug spray
Aqua Mira
Two Gatorade bottles
Platypus two liter water container
Golite Virga Rain Jacket
Golite Reed Rain Pants
Ideally, I’d like the pack to be able to hold about a weeks worth of food. I’m planning an extended trip where re- supplying will be limited. On a typical day I’ll eat four packets of instant oatmeal, two packs of ramen, a two serving mountain house meal, four nature valley granola bars, and a handful of gorp and beef jerky.
Also, should I plan on buying a pack liner or cover? Is there any item I should drop or add to make the trip lighter or more enjoyable? Thanks, everyone. I’m sure the input will be extremely helpful.
-Austin
