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<DIV>I have also used Gossamer Gear backpacks on several long hikes. They work
very well given a few caveats. And as previously mentioned, Glen and Grant stand
behind their work.</DIV>
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<DIV>The primary consideration is that you have to be very light, if not
ultra-light. Don't try to carry 20 lbs of gear plus food and water. They just
won't hold up to the weight. They weren't designed for it. If you think you will
carry that much weight take a look at the ULA packs. They are a little heavier,
but carry more weight and are more comfortable.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>I am not very easy on my packs and a G4 lasted through the CDT and a
Mariposa lasted through the AT. It took 2 Mariposa's to last through the
ADT, but that was 5000 miles. The fabric just couldn't handle 14 hours of strong
sunlight in Kansas every day. But that won't be a problem on the PCT. If you
baby them a bit they will last. </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Do load all your gear into whatever pack you decide on and try several
hikes with it loaded. You might even find a few ounces of gear you really don't
want to carry. ;) </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Ken</DIV>
<DIV>www gottawalk com</DIV>
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<A title=davidalexanderstewart@gmail.com
href="mailto:davidalexanderstewart@gmail.com">David Stewart</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=pct-l@backcountry.net
href="mailto:pct-l@backcountry.net">pct-l@backcountry.net</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, November 07, 2007 1:11
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [pct-l] gossamer gear:
ultralight?</DIV>
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<DIV>Hello all, </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>what is the general consensus on gossamer gear? specifically the
backpacks. is it quality? will it come apart on me?</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>i will not have a real chance to test much stuff before i get out
there, and with the ultralight backpacks, i wonder: what are they saving on to
make it so light? i guess if i keep the base weight of my gear ultra-light,
the pack will hold up, but i just wanted to get some kind of "community vote"
on this (for example, no one talks poorly about marmot precip jacket, or
vasque sundowner boots, or MSR stoves, etc...) </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>is gossamer risky?</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>thanks again, </DIV>
<DIV>dave</DIV>
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