[pct-l] affordable lightweight advice?

Terry tsparks56 at aol.com
Sat Mar 2 17:38:43 CST 2013


Myla, 1 option to check into would be to  see if you could buy a good used pack that would work for you. A good place to look is Backpackinglight.com gear swap. Also check the other usual places, Craigslist, eBay and Gear trade.

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On Mar 2, 2013, at 2:35 PM, Myla Fay <mylafay at gmail.com> wrote:

> Anyone have experience using osprey packs on through hikes? I have
> an Osprey Aura 65. I got it as a gift and have found it comfortable for
> shorter trips, but it weighs around 3 pounds so it's not exactly
> lightweight.
> 
> I've looked at gossamer and ULA packs and they look great, but
> unfortunately out of my budget. Does anyone have ideas for cheaper light
> backpack options?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
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