Packing a MLD Prophet

[flemdawg1]

HI guys! I've done a bunch of dayhiking and a handful of overnighters, but in 3 weeks I'll be going w/ 2 buds for a 3-day section near Hot Springs.

I recieved a UL pack in the Jason Klass Backpacking box (http://www.freewebs.com/thebackpackingbox/index.htm) and y-day found out its a homemade version of a MLD Prophet pack (2750 cu in, 6 oz) (http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=47&osCsid=6138ddb7815d33662d703802d2f4f0aa).

I've pack it with my gear and walked around the house some,and it was OK. I was not using any sort of pad inside (use a BA Air Core to sleep on), but my sleeping bag and clothes were in tight enough that it felt secure, and not floppy.

W/out food or water the pack is 13.6 lbs with maybe 600 cubes left in the top for a food bag.

I'm a bit apprehensive and wonder if I'm doing this right.

[krazyvan]

Too much weight for that pack. MLD recommends a total pack weight of 15lbs, you will exceed that in no time. See if you can lighten your base weight to around 8-10 lbs.

[flemdawg1]

Thanks. That's pretty much the advise I'd gotten elsewhere. I ended up using my DW's 55L pack for my section last weekend.

[russb]

maybe we will see the diy prophet show up in a future backpacking box as it is sent down the line.