[pct-l] Granite Gear packs in 08

[Krystina Webster]

I started the trail this summer with a granite gear pack.  I wanted to
switch out about 200 miles in, but managed to wait until Agua Dulce.  I knew
of a couple of other hikers, my hiking partner included, who were also not
happy with Granite Gear packs.  It seems you either love them or you don't.
I found that I needed a more rigid frame that my first pack could offer me.
Additionally, the new pack I got, an Osprey, was roughly the same weight for
the volume I needed.  I loved it through the rest of the trail.
Good luck finding a pack you like

On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 7:01 PM, Rick Ostheimer <
rick.ostheimer at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Chef wrote: "I apologize for being vague...what I meant to say is that
> although I had seen numerous thru-hiders using GG packs in '06, that by the
> end of "this year" I had seen  very few."
>
> I carried a Nimbus Meridian the whole way.  Worked great for the areas
> through which I had to carry lots of water and food.  I also had the issue
> with the slipping load lifter and shoulder straps, but don't have any
> solution other than the diaper pin suggestion.  After 6 weeklong sessions of
> trail crew during which I abused the pack carrying a grip hoist and snatch
> blocks to the tune of 70 lbs, and the full PCT, the pack and top thingy are
> looking a little shabby.  My pack was very comfortable with the weight I
> carried with full water (7 liters) and food for 5 days (about 12.5 lbs).
>
> I saw a few other hikers with GG packs and all were very happy with their
> pack.
>
> Handlebar
>
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