[at-l] Backpack recs

[Nightwalker]

You will never regret the purchase of an Osprey pack. I'm looking at my 3rd one, and would buy them all again.

After approximately 200 (plus) nights on the trail, I consider my 2004 Aether 60 to be worn out, and am going to send it back to be re-furbished. My 2007 Aether 75 is my Winter pack that I use along with my dog. I am looking at an Atmos 50 for Summer use and shorter trip use.

The only other recent pack that I have is a 2007 Gregory G70 which I am a bit disappointed in. It's not bad, but in comparing it to my Osprey packs, it just doesn't stand up.

Frank/Nightwalker

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: JPL 
  To: at-l at backcountry.net 
  Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 11:45 PM
  Subject: Re: [at-l] Backpack recs


  Went to the local (sort of) REI today, tried out the Osprey Atmos 50 and the Gregory Z55.  The sales guy filled them up with about 25# (28# total) and I spent a few minutes walking around the store.  Both of them were pretty good.  One of them (I think it was the Gregory) had a lumbar pad that was new to me.  Not bad, just a different feel than what I'm used to.  They both weighed an ounce or so over 3#.  They seemed pretty similar.  I'll keep looking and thinking.  Don't need to make up my mind until the first of the year.  I'd still like to try some of the others (ULA, Go Lite, Equinox).
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: JPL 
    To: at-l at backcountry.net 
    Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 11:59 AM
    Subject: Backpack recs


    I need a pack for short trips (2-3 days) in the summer.  Room for sleeping bag, one-person tent, and etc.  Any favorites?  thnx


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