Light expedition pack

[Ryan Faulkner]

Hi guys,

I know this is not an ultralight question but I am looking for a Lightweight expediton pack

here is what I want

at least 5,500 cu.in.
capable of carrying 50+ pounds
and as light as possible
mabey 4lbs +/-
ice axe loops/gear attachments

I saw the wild things andinista pack and considered buying it, but I fear without a frame, It wont be able to carry the weight of heavy mountaineering equiptment

dose anyone have any recomondations for a huge lightweight pack, I could get something made by Dan mchale, but boy would that be expensive

Thanks

[kevin davidson]

Going on an expedition, Ryan?

I’ve used an Andinista for years and years and have had loads up in that area. Not the most comfortable carry, but doable. I have been known to put my tent poles along w/ the foam pad in the pad sleeve. This helps somewhat. Alpinists are known masochists, I must warn you.

I know that Ryan Jordan speaks glowingly of the British-made Crux packs–ProLite Gear sells them in the U.S. They do look impressive.

The largest ULA pack, the Catalyst, might do the trick. I would talk to Brian, the proprietor, about ways to beef up a couple areas (like the bottom) to carry 50 w/ assurance.

I would look for ways to get that 5500 cu. in. volume down to size. Bulky loads get in the way of serious mtneering.

These days, I try not to carry 50 #’s. Bad form for those in the SUL movement! ;-)> We must set a good example.

[Anonymous]

All spectra Kelty Cloud – close to 5500 cu. in.

[Ryan Faulkner]

>>Going on an expedition, Ryan?

I am not sure what sparked my interests in high altitude mountaineering, but I now have another life goal. the seven summits. In addition to the triple crown. I am not sure if you noticed But I havent posted very much here lately, I have devoted my extra time to Rock climbing and expedition research.

I have looked into some mountaineering courses, That I will take mabey next year, And switched my patagonia trip to an aconcagua expedition, Quite a trip for a young guy but, I will be 15 or 16 then and will have been cross country running, swimming and backpacking for several years. plenty of exercise, I will be fit enough. And between now and then, I will go backpacking and snow shoeing in the winter as much as possible, and go on some easier trips like rainer and other mtns in the cascades, so I will hope fully have enough experience for the big mountains.

I have been looking for the lightest gear possible, I am still an ultralighter, but am trying to get the recomended gear and that is 5500 cu.in. I am sure with the gear I will have, I wont need this large of a pack, what size would you recomend, for mountains like Denali, Vinson, and aconcagua? all other 7 summits dont require a large pack and other mountaineering trips, that I will not need a guided expedition, I will judge myself.

thanks

[Anders Bentsen]

Maybe http://www.cilogear.com could be of interest. They’ve got a pack that may be large and light enough: 60 liter worksack expanding to 90 liters.

[carlos fernandez rivas]

Maybe one of the best “big (80 lts) expedition classical (bombproof and comfortable) technical (minimalist design) pack” is the BERGHAUS EXTREM EXPEDITION.

This pack is a very, very, specific design (one big, high altitude, expedition pack) relatively light (less than 4 lbs ;-), really simple design, and comfortable with heavy loads.

http://www.berghaus.com/the_gear/view_product.asp?product_id=626&product_hierarchy_id=31#

to find in the berghaus page check … http://www.berghaus.com —-rucsacs —-load carrying—men’s— extrem expedition

http://www.telemark-pyrenees.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=1031

I think Is exactly the pack that you are looking for …..

the bad news is …. Is a really difficult to find pack …. And check carefully the back sizes….

The CRUX ak 57 is a good pack (but smaller)

Check POD sacs too (pod xpod)

http://www.needlesports.com/acatalog/Mail_Order_POD_56.html

I recommend you read this three excellent articles about alpine packs

http://www.planetfear.com/article_detail.asp?a_id=444

and this one about this topic specifically

http://www.psychovertical.com/?hybridexpedition

http://www.psychovertical.com/?perfectsack

carlos Fernandez
spain

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