[pct-l] Arc'teryx backpack (it weighs 6 lbs) - advice?

[Stephen Clark]

Seems to me that last year ULA had some used and/or refurbished packs
(Circuit, etc) at Kick Off along with their new packs.  Some, I think, were
around $75.  So if you are coming to ADZPCTKO...
Snake Charmer


On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 3:34 PM, L C <chugach016 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm planning a long CA section hike this summer, and have been planning to
> use my Arc'teryx Briza 62 women's pack. I ADORE this pack and it has served
> me well on previous backpacking trips (none of those were in a hot
> climate). The problem: it weighs 6 lbs.
>
> Any advice on the trade-offs for a lighter pack? Budget is an issue, so
> I've been hoping to avoid buying a new (lighter) pack, and in addition,
> I've had problems with packs before and finding one that fit me was a
> relief. But I'm concerned that a couple weeks in I might end up trading out
> for a lighter pack anyway to save a few pounds and/or to be less hot.
>
> Any advice - especially from women hikers? Has anyone used a similar pack
> successfully on the PCT?
>
> Thanks all!
>
> LC
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