looking for an UL backpack

[Steven Hanlon]

i foolishly missed out on teh REI Flash deal that was happening in the spring. i am heading out this weekend for three days of fun in Dolly Sods and after putting everything into my McHale SARC Chasm i realized that i need a summer pack. i went to REI to see what they had, the Flash 30 isn't long enough, it was not very comfortable.

the McHale worksheet has my torso length as 24.5 inches, so i need something that is going to fit and not feel like it's too small.

[David Ure]

The Granite Gear Vapor Daypack in Large should fit. I normally wear a large in most standard packs but this one was too long in the torso.

[Nick Gatel]

My solution is a McHale Bump. However, I am fairly certain getting one will take more than 3 days ;-)

[Steven Hanlon]

i'm not looking to score this in three days, rather my packing has made me realize i could shed 2+ pounds without much effort. i'm ALMOST an UL backpacker ;)

another McHale pack for a few weekends a year is overkill. just need something for the occasional summer weekend trip. the MLD Burn was one that i was made aware of, looks interesting.

[Mark Montag]

It may not be considered ultra-light but the Deuter Act-Zero 50+15 is weighting in at 3.25 lbs – it has a removable top pocket to further reduce weight if you can do without the pocket. Fantastic suspension and fully adjustable shoulder harness. The women's 45+15 has a slim (SL) harness – there is a men's harnesses available to retro-fit that pack as an accessory.

You can sometimes find the Act-Zero 60+10 – 2010 model – weights in at 3 lbs – non-removable top pocket.

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