[pct-l] PCT sleeping system

[John Abela]

Hey Diane,

I did not include the Kumo because it is a 3900 cu in backpack and was
outside the parameters of backpack sizes I was discussing.

I bought one of the new GG Murmurs (review here:
http://hikelighter.com/2012/05/28/gossamer-gear-murmur-hyperlight-backpack-2012-first-hike-review/
) and it was too big for me. Also am not much of a fan of the "Over
the Top" (trademarked) closure system. But beyond the lid issues, it
is a rocking awesome backpack. As comfortable as a ULA? Nope. But at
25 ounces and the features it has, it is a pretty sweet backpack that
I would very much be using if I needed that much pack space.

Thanks!
-Abela
HikeLighter.Com


On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 5:55 PM, Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes
<diane at santabarbarahikes.com> wrote:
>
> On Aug 28, 2012, at 10:00 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
>
>> From: John Abela <abela at johnabela.com>
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] PCT sleeping system
>>
>> the Gossamer Gear Murmur Hyperlight is
>> going to continue to prove itself as a very popular backpack in the
>> 2000-2800 cu range for many years to come.
>
> Hey John, Gossamer Gear now has a new pack called the Kumo. It's
> similar to the Murmur but with more features and better fabric. It'll
> carry a heavier load a little better, too, which I think is really
> important for thru-hikers who often end up carrying pretty heavy
> loads considering all the food and water they need. You never end up
> a very ultralight hiker in the end once your appetite kicks in and
> once you realize you are strong enough to carry books and town
> clothes and other little luxuries and not feel a thing.
>
> Anyway, I've been able to test the Kumo and it's a really nice pack.
> I've not fit very well in the Gossamer Gear packs, even though I've
> used them--did my 2nd half of the PCT with the G4 and often cursed
> how horrible it fit--but the Kumo is a way better fit compared to the
> others I've tried. Almost fits as well as my ULA Relay which is my
> favorite pack. Almost being the key word. ;-)
>
> I'm a GG Trail Ambassador if that makes any difference to my opinion.
>
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