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    Anonymous
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    I need a suggestion on a pack with padded straps, hip belt around 4500 cu in with sleeping bag access and preferably weighing around 4# and capable of occasional handling weights of 45#. Needless to say I am not going ultralight. The old Mountainsmith Mountainlight 5000 pack was close to those specs. I cannot find anything lighter than 5.5#. I may be living in Fantasy Island. Any suggestions?

    #1355082
    Scott Peterson
    Member

    @scottalanp

    Locale: Northern California

    I would say a Gregory could easily fit this bill. There has to be a model in there that will get close. I just sold a “Forester” that was extremely feature ladden, weighed in just under 5 lbs. and hauled over 4700 cu. in.

    #1355087
    James E Naphas
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    @naphas

    You might consider getting either a osprey aether 75 or a ula equipment catalyst. The latter might not be enough pack either volume-wise or in load carrying ability, but it looks like a sweet pack, and initial reactions from those who have ordered them have been good. The mountainsmith 55 reviewed on this site is the two-times removed offspring of the mountainlight, and might be a consideration also, although it is rated here at significantly less carrying capacity than you are looking for.

    #1355088
    Ian Rae
    BPL Member

    @iancrae

    Locale: North Cascades

    Another vote for the Osprey. I just bought a aether 60 upon the reccomendation of folks on this site, and really like it. The 60 sounds smaller than you need, and doesnt have a sleeping bag compartment, but the 70 does. I personally dont see the advantage of separate sleeping bag access since it’s usually the last thing out of my bag, but the bigger pack does have it. The aether seems to strike a good balance between features/durability and relatively light weight.

    #1355098
    Niss Feiner
    Member

    @niss_guy

    I absolutly love both my Vaudes, I have the Cross Ultralight 35 and the Accept 65, the Accept is wonderfuly combfortable, has great support and chock full of features. Can go head to head with any TNF or mountain hardwear in the 400.00 but sits at less than half that price.

    #1355107
    Eric Noble
    BPL Member

    @ericnoble

    Locale: Colorado Rockies

    I have the Osprey Aether 75. It is a beautifully made pack that still looks unused after numerous Scout outings. I bought it before my ultralight revelation. In fact, it was responsible for my revelation. It handled heavy loads so well I went beyond what my knees could handle. When I bought it I wanted a “lightweight” pack that could handle just about any weight well. It has exceeded my expectations in this regard. It can compress down to handle my now small and light loads or expand to carry more than I would have ever wanted to carry. I now use a Golite Jam pack because the Aether is now overkill for me. I have loved my Aether so much that I still have it, though it is rarely used now. Check out http://www.ospreypacks.com for the details.

    #1355126
    Anonymous
    Guest

    lots of great suggestions. I appreciate all the experience and recommendations.

    #1355137
    Robert Ebel
    Member

    @poop

    Locale: Earth Orbit

    McHale Packs

    #1355170
    Will Rietveld
    BPL Member

    @williwabbit

    Locale: Southwest Colorado

    Another lightweight larger volume pack to consider is the GoLite Galaxy. It weighs 3 pounds 10 ounces, has the features you prefer, and will comfortably carry as much as 45 pounds.

    Other good LW packs for this purpose, as mentioned, are the Osprey Aether 70 and ULA Catalyst.

    Happy (heavy) hiking!

    #1355198
    Russell Swanson
    Member

    @rswanson

    Locale: Midatlantic

    Take a look at the Kelty Shadow 4500. It’s 3lb 10oz, has separate sleeping bag access and looks pretty adjustable for wide fit range. Don’t know what it’s rated to carry in terms of weight but Kelty stuff tends to be overbuilt. I have a Kelty 4900 c.i. pack that will haul 40-50 lbs without issues. And, you can find them a bit cheaper than a lot of comparable packs.

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