new gg kumo

I used to own a Murmur, a G4 and a Mariposa. I have replaced them over time with packs from other companies. I have been turned off by the slow increase in weight as they have changed materials and added more features. The flappy "over the top pocket" was a bridge too far for me. They are asking $175?! You can get an MLD Burn that is bigger, lighter and better made for the same price and Ron's customer service is excellent.

"They are asking $175?! You can get an MLD Burn that is bigger, lighter and better made for the same price and Ron's customer service is excellent."

+1 to the above….and dislike the over-the-top lid too
Additionally, both MLD and ULA will do custom work as they sew in-house.

Yeah, the price is pretty steep for such a small pack. I don't even think they are made in the U.S anymore, but i am not sure. I have a ula ohm 2.0 i purchased a few weeks ago, and i had all my questions answered by chris, that was nice. I do like the over the top closure, but am not missing it too much now. I do like the robic material, but am not versed in fabric material to know if it is better than dynema.or, if it is heavier, and if so, if it is worth the weight penalty for durability. I do like their strech mesh fabric, it is pretty durable as far as i have seen. I will be sticking with the ohm for now, but was just curious if anyone has purchased it, and what their thoughts are on the pack, and what made them buy it. Thanks for the replies.

I tbink about the time they switched to Dyneema packs ,they moved production to Mexico.

I am considering a set of their CF trekking poles..I wonder where they are made?

"They are asking $175?! You can get an MLD Burn that is bigger, lighter and better made for the same price and Ron's customer service is excellent."

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