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Frameless pack w/foam back panel discussion
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Nov 20, 2018 at 5:13 pm #3565029
Hello! I realize this wouldn’t be the most expensive experiment to just try but though I’d hear some people’s thoughts before starting. Getting a frameless pack built (35L) and trying to dial all the details in before order. Really like having a foam pad on the back panel for comfort and support when hiking.
First, I’ve used GG packs in the past and their stretch webbing slots obviously do a great job securing the foam to the pack of the pack. Wondering how it compares to say the shock cord Zpacks methods? Zpacks methods seems like it will be lighter and would also be easy to take the foam pad on and off when wanting to use it for a sit pad.
Second, any thoughts on what to use? Been using the Air Flow lately and like it but its heavy to the point that it almost defeats the purpose. Looking to compare the following ones:
Gossamer Gear Sitlight
Gossamer Gear Air Flow Sitlight
Panels from a Thermarest Z-lite
Folded up 1/8″ thinlight pad
Thanks!
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