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ULA Amp- any users?

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PostedOct 16, 2010 at 11:34 am

Hi all,

I've just picked up a ULA Amp on the Gear Swap- does anyone have any long term user experience or tips with this pack to share? I've googled and there's little user reviews or opinions.

I loaded it up with everything minus food and water, and it came to 4kg, and felt great around the house (This includes a full length inflatable pad as support, partially inflated for comfort).

I don't think I'll use the extra kangaroo type pocket on the outside, but the hip belt pockets are handy.

cheers,
fred

PostedOct 16, 2010 at 12:59 pm

Great little pack, I've been using mine for a little over a year. Longest distance approx 200 miles. Met a hiker on the AT this summer using one on his thru hike. It's my go to pack for 3-season weekends, week long or a month as long as resupply isn't more than 5-7 days apart.

I added 2 MLD hip pockets, removed the draw string closure and added clips for a roll top closure

PostedOct 16, 2010 at 3:47 pm

Mine has only been used as a day pack and on an overnighter or two.
I can fit in it a 3 night (fair weather) kit and feels OK to me up to about 8 kg.
Mostly I use it to carry my fruit and veggies back from the market, up to 12 kg, but it is only about a 2 KM trip.
I have that extra kangaroo pocket, sounded like a good idea at the time but never used it.
This was one of those "let's see what I can fit in " type shots. (ignore the hammock at the back)
Amp 3 day kit
Inside the Amp

Franco

PostedOct 17, 2010 at 5:27 am

A fine pack. See my 2008 review on this site. Two years later I'm still backpacking with it, and my opinion hasn't changed. Long term enough for me.

Cheers

PostedOct 17, 2010 at 11:45 am

I love this pack. I also bought mine from another member here. Since I've gone to hammocks, I don't use it as much as I used to due to greater volume carried. I still use if for all my day hikes. I did add a sternum strap to it.

PostedOct 18, 2010 at 2:51 am

Hi all,

Thanks for the feedback- I really like this pack, and can't wait to get over the shingles and out on the trail with it.

One question- does anyone know how to take off the hip belt pockets? I'm having a blonde moment about it and can't figure this out.

cheers,
fred

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