[at-l] GG packs

[George (Tin Man) Andrews]

I used the Katahdin by Equinox and loved it.  For a frameless pack the 
suspension was top notch.  A very comfortable pack that was able to 
comfortbly handle the heaviest part on my hike at 28 +- after Muir Trail 
Ranch.  Weight is 26 oz.
Tin Man


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "V Hurst" <vjl_47 at yahoo.com>
To: <at-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2006 1:20 PM
Subject: [at-l] GG packs


> *** Rafe,
>  I love 'em. Own the older Ki (women's pack) and love the ability to 
> customize belt size and shoulder strap length. You can switch them out 
> very easily. This should allow the salesperson at the store to fit it 
> specifically to you right there with correct straps/belt and you wont' 
> have to pay to change them out. Plus I was able to take the medium frame 
> (I have small torso) and adjust it down so much that I could use it 
> instead of going to the smaller size. It is a little heavy (4lbs) but it 
> fits really well and most of my other stuff is lite so my weight w/o food 
> & water is still at about 12 lbs...I am still cutting probably going to go 
> to tarp/tent or hammock and switch out again my sleeping pad (anyone want 
> to buy a used 1 time women's thermi pro lite 4?) I like the G4 pack and 
> may still buy one for summer when pack weight is lower anyway.
>
>  Several customers of mine (men) used the Nimbus which is a tad bigger but 
> the VT is well liked also if it fits you.. I know they have redesigned 
> some in the last couple of years but the guys at GG are great...
>
>  good luck and good for you!! :)
>
>  vera
>
>  Preliminary search for light (not quite ultralight) leads
> me to Granite Gear Vapor Trail and ULA "Circuit."
>
> 30 lbs load rating, 32 oz pack weight, lightweight
> internal carbon-fiber frame, decent hip belt, and
> about $160-$175.
>
> Frameless ultralight packs prolly won't work for me,
> since I won't be carrying a Z-rest or anything like it.
>
> Any personal experiences and testimonials on
> these two?  GG claims that the Vapor Trail is
> widely used by AT throos.  And their warranty
> policy lends some comfort...
>
> Any comparable models I should look at?
>
>
> rafe b
> aka terrapin
>
>
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