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Ideas for a summit approach pack

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H W BPL Member
PostedMay 10, 2021 at 1:58 pm

Was hyped to order the MLD Core pack at ca. 9 oz and $125 but learned this weekend ETA is mid July maybe later. Too late. Any suggestions for a similar pack in the same weight, or less, that is very packable, and in that price point, or less? I could even go smaller as I’m really only carrying rain gear, some food for 8 hours of trekking, and 2 water bottles.

John Z BPL Member
PostedMay 10, 2021 at 3:34 pm

An REI Flash 18 or Flash 22 pack might fit your needs.

Steve M BPL Member
PostedMay 10, 2021 at 4:32 pm

Another vote for the REI Flash 22.   I got one a few weeks ago and really like it.

Mine weighs in at 11.9oz…after removing the waist strap.

H W BPL Member
PostedMay 10, 2021 at 4:32 pm

Thanks for ideas so far. In researching this today I see I can spend a lot less with a pack that is lighter and more packable in my main HMG pack.

Michael B BPL Member
PostedMay 10, 2021 at 5:43 pm

I myog’d a scaled down Stitchback Gear THRU50 using some Hex70. I believe it came out around 9-10 oz, 25L capacity, very stuffable if you minimized the foam and got rid of the belt. Sizing is totally customizable and I’d strip a lot of features on this one next time if building for myself (bladder/frame pocket, bladder pass thru holes, the adjustable strap system I made for my son to grow into it).

Brad W BPL Member
PostedMay 11, 2021 at 2:27 pm
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