[at-l] Backpack recs

[Jim Stewart]

I second the vote on the Osprey.  I used the Aether 60 for a couple of
section hikes and for my attempted thru this year.  It is rugged and has
sufficient room for a 3 season pack.

WhoAh

On Nov 10, 2007 2:02 AM, Nightwalker <nightwalker.at at gmail.com> wrote:

>  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 <jplynch at crosslink.net>
> *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 <jplynch at crosslink.net>
> *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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