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MLD, ZPacks & GG in the Backpacker Mag…

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PostedApr 17, 2012 at 4:02 pm

Just curious if anyone noticed that the recent issue of Backpacker included short articles on the MLD Exodus FS, ZPacks Exo and the Gossamer Gear Gorilla (old version) on page 41.

According to the article, they gave the Exodus FS a 4.3 for comfort 4.3 for organization, 3.9 for stability and 3.9 for durability. Out of a possible 5, they rated the Exodus a 4 and was classified as "light & large.".

The ZPacks Exo got a 3.7 for comfort, 4.1 for organization, 3.9 for stability and a 3.4 for durability. Out of a possible 5, they rated the Exo a 3.9 and was classified as "lightest."

The Gorilla got a 4 in comfort, 4.1 for organization, 3.9 for stability and a 3.8 for durability. Out of a possible 5, they rated the Gorilla a 3.9 and was classified as "most versatile".

The other two packs in the article was the GoLite Jam 50 (overall score of 4.3 and classified as the "best all around") and the Osprey Exos 46 (overall score of 4.1 and classified as "most stable.")

Just curious if anyone else noticed this… I don't know if Backpacker has ever included ZPacks in their magazine…

PostedApr 17, 2012 at 6:33 pm

Was it an Exodus FS?

Great rating for the Jam. Supporters like Andrew Skurka should not be surprised, but for many of us cottage-centric folks, that's a bit of an eye opener (if you trust Backpacker mag).

Good for Joe @ Zpacks. This is probably the only major piece of his they'll seriously consider reviewing – maybe his new line of sleeping "bags" will appear before too long.

PostedApr 17, 2012 at 6:33 pm

I don't think it is online…I could be wrong though…I have a sub that I got for like $3 and an issue came in the mail today…I was just really surprised to see these packs listed in the magazine though…

Stephan, it was the FS…

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