Would it be possible to use a GG Murmur / Kumo for a thru-hike?

I did pretty much the whole A.T with a MLD Burn and that was fine (started with an Exodus but found it too large), though for large food carries the Prophet may have been a better all around size. I know Sterling Coleman (trailjournals.com) is currently almost donw with the Eastern Continental Trail (Key West, FL to somewhere in Canada if I remember correctly) he's over 3,000 miles and uses the Gossamer Gear Murmur.

I'd probably use the Gorilla or the Prophet ( or Circuit if I wanted a beefier setup) if I where to do it again – more room for food hauling and early season cold weather gear.

Thanks for your response!

Were there many instances where you had to externally carry food or were burdened by your small pack?

Chris, I use the Murmur for 7-10 day outings through the ADK's fairly regularly. It does indeed fit a bear ball. I have a BV450 and BV500, both fit. I still have room for the bag, and some extra's.

The BV450 holds between 7 and 14 pounds of food, depending on exactly what you bring and how it is loaded. I usually load bulk items in bags that "mush" around. So, it should be good for 5-10 days of hiking. Again, depending on calorie density, your metabolism, exertion levels, etc. Of corse, you can always carry one day of food outside of the bear ball, you will be eating that before nightfall. So, for most trails, yes. You can thru hike with it. For some trails, there is often a long hike or two that will require carefull planning for your food to last, though.

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Thanks for your insight James, that's reassuring. I figured as much. I will always have the option for a larger pack, I just prefer to use the smallest one possible in most circumstances. The Kumo / Murmur rides with me so well for most outings that I've grown fond of it.

Thanks, everybody. I have been wondering this same question, as that Kumo is a sleek looking pack for a weeklong trip. These responses are very helpful.

Hate to beat a dead horse, but I'd love to see if anyone else has any experience with this in the years since the last post.

Thanks

I cant honestly answer for a thru hike as I have not done this yet, however…I just purchased the Murmur hyperlight and got to use it for a little weekend getaway. Depending on your gear and how much/little you pack I dont see why not. I had plenty of room left in my pack that I could easily have fit up to 5-7 days of food in it.

I'm currently on the pct and have been using the MLD burn without a hip belt the whole way. I love this pack and I would have no qualms using something like a kumo for this hike. I have to say I really like the shoulder straps on my burn, but I got to check out a kumo at kickoff and it is a nice pack.

Also, note lints go to pack now, is the burn, and he has used it on all three trails.