[pct-l] Lightweight pack with straps set wider apart

[Dennis Phelan]

I agree with John, but if you need something sooner I suggest looking at
Gossamer Gear.  There straps tend to be wider and further apart than most.
I have their Mariposa and love it.

Dennis


On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 10:35 AM, John Abela <john at hikelighter.com> wrote:

> I tested out some backpacks a month or so ago that Gossamer Gear is
> working on that has straps that are both wider apart at the sewing
> point, and angled outwards. I am really hoping that they will get them
> into production before the kickoff.  Also, we of course have the
> mystery backpack that Brian Frankle (the hiker who started ULA) is
> developing with Six Moon Designs. One would have to think that if
> Brian is coming in out of the woods, it is going to be for something
> big. Might be worth holding off as long as possible to see what they
> release. I would be amazed if they do not release before the ADZPCTKO.
> Knowing Ron, he might actually have the very first ones at the
> ADZPCTKO. But, than again, who knows what those two guys are working
> on... it might not be out for another year.
>
> On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 1:43 PM, Mackenzie Evan Smith
> <mackenzie.evan.smith at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I'm in search of a lightweight-ish pack, and I'm having trouble
> > finding one that doesn't pinch my upper shoulders/neck. Does anyone
> > have a suggestion for a pack that's around 2 pounds and has should
> > straps that are sewn a bit further apart? I've ordered and sent back
> > an Osprey Exos and a GoLite Jam Pack because of this issue. A Granite
> > Gear Crown VC Ki just arrived and I'm having the same issue: I love
> > the pack, but once my gear is inside it pinches my shoulders (perhaps
> > my shoulders are wider than most women's, or my neck is bigger). Does
> > anyone have the men's version? I can't tell from the photos online if
> > the shoulder straps are further apart on that model. I've also thought
> > about taking the pack to a tailor to see if they could move the straps
> > apart a bit. Anyone have success with that?
> >
> > I had a Osprey Ariel 65 for my AT thru hike and loved it, but want
> > something a little lighter for my PCT thru hike attempt. Any advice or
> > suggestions would be very helpful. Thank you!
> >
> > Best, Mackenzie/Hitch
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