New MEC UL pack!

Looks nice- I'm digging the tabs at the bottom and the price. I wonder if shipping to the US is still a lot?

Looking it over I think there may be 2-3oz more to cut – the waist-belt, and a carry handle of all things in the top pocket for when its stuffed(??).
Also the top pocket is double lined w/ silinylon, so defiantly a fair amount of further weight cutting on top of the 9.5oz weighed weight.

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?bmForm=mec_quick_search&bmFormID=iWkhCIx&bmUID=iWkhCIy&bmIsForm=true&bmPrevTemplate=%2FProducts%2Fproduct_detail.jsp&bmText=quick_search&quick_search=5023-571&bmImage=search.x&bmImage=search.y&bmImage=search&search.x=0&search.y=0&search=Search&bmHidden=Ntk&Ntk=

http://www.mountainproject.com/v/climbing_gear_discussion/no_bellsandwhistles_pack_taken_too_far/107058320#a_107060375

Somebody elses post, but the right bag I think. This looks awesome. If anyone finds out the shipping to US I'd be interested.

NM

New Ion?

That's pretty impressive — coming from MEC. In my mind, MEC is even more traditional (mainstream) than REI…

north face verto is very similar.

I might be willing to ship a few to BPLers in the States, I think MEC charges about 20CAD in shipping to the states – a bit less then most US stores charge to ship to Canada.
I think what I really like about the pack is the wide shoulder straps (think 1.5in), I find they really make a difference.
BTW – the MEC Sili-Scout Tarp is $65 and the weight and about the same size as the ID Siltarp2.

@Robert – I came across the Verto pack while looking through the new Mountain Gear catalog. Gotta admit, my interest was piqued, especially with the light ice axe loops and loops available for a shock cord, etc. MEC for the win with the price tag, though. :)

Hi Guys

I've had the bag for a few weeks now. I've mostly used it for hauling clothing to the gym but I did take it on a Xcountry ski trip.

The bag seems to well built, very light, and best of all the straps are very comfortable. Additionally the thing foamie contours perfectly to my spine. I originally purchased it as a daypack for backpacking (overseas hosteling) .

Available for questions

Price tag sucks if your in the states. $20 or more to ship. at that point not much more for the Verto, and for almost the same weight, Way more features.

im getting one as soon as i head over to mec this month …

for 26$ and the mec no questions asked warranty you cant go wrong … ive been looking for a good multipitch/alpine pack and was about to get a MLD newt … but for the price the mec bag just makes too much sense …

cant wait till mec gets neoshell …

Just what we need. Another cult! :)

going to Montreal at the beginning of April….hmm……