Hey Mountainsmith Ghost Backpack Owners!

Clever. /me like. Worth the $22+ship + 2oz upgrade?

ULA =?

Any particular versions/colors come with more easily-removed logos?

*eyes an old hippack for possible cannibalism*

ULA packs have gotten wonderful user feedback. If the packs fit you well and you either prefer or don’t mind top loading, then go for it.

But if, like me, you much prefer zipper/panel loading and you crave hip belt pockets too, then yes, it’s worth it.

I took the Ghost ’cause it was the lightest ~3000 cuin pack I could find that seemed durable enough to get chucked around in mixed urban/rural/backwoods circumstances. Since I’m intending my gear for world travel (not just PCT/AT babying), that’s a nonnegotiable. Panel loading is preferable too of course.

Is there any purpose to those two vertical straps of fabric nearest the front buckle, on the tip of the hip pads? I just use ’em as thumbrests.

Also, I remember seeing some mention that there was some sort of accessory addon pouch(s) that attached either at the chest or the hippads – any idea about that?

I believe the two vertical straps are there to prevent the hip belt straps from dangling around too much.

Yes, MS used to carry various accessory pouches, but not any more. BackcountryGear.com is one of the very few retailers still stocking them — although only in the small size:

http://www.backcountrygear.com/catalog/accessdetail.cfm/MS8100