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Hi, I am looking for a lightweight (under 3.5 lbs) backpack. My son wants to start hiking and I need to replace my stuff that I sold off a year ago! Go figure!
SGT Rock
01-25-2009, 16:11
I don't know the size, but we saw a cool pack with frame at Wal-Mart and were planning to get one for our son who has outgrown his current one. It was like $30. Of course there are some parts I plan to hack off to save some weight. Looked like a good deal for an kids pack to break them in with.
This pack is for me. I got a great deal at REI on a close-out for him. Me, I need to cut down on weight, I turn 50 this year!
SGT Rock
01-25-2009, 16:23
How much weight you carrying and what do you consider large? I consider large about 4000ci+
How about new?
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___66999
I just noticed this yesterday when I got my new Campmor catalog.
Not top of the line cutting edge, but light enough, and, to my knowledge, Jansport doesn't make junk.
I am 6' 2" so I need a large (long)pack. I had a ULA a few years ago but sold it. I will go to 4000ci max. I'm checking Ebay also for a good deal. Like to get a quaility pack as cheap as I can. I just got laid off in Dec.
My son's 6"5" and has a shorter torso than I do (5'10-1/2" and shrinking). My torso's between 20 and 21". I buy packs accordingly. Do you know what your actual torso measurement is?
I know about the layoff situation. I was laid off Dec 5, and my benefit year (from 2008 ran out Jan 15th). I can't get a hold of the unemployment dept. of my state. I've been trying for 2 weeks.
Good luck with your gear search. :)
skinewmexico
01-25-2009, 17:14
Golite Pinnacle is nice.
My son's 6"5" and has a shorter torso than I do (5'10-1/2" and shrinking). My torso's between 20 and 21". I buy packs accordingly. Do you know what your actual torso measurement is?
I know about the layoff situation. I was laid off Dec 5, and my benefit year (from 2008 ran out Jan 15th). I can't get a hold of the unemployment dept. of my state. I've been trying for 2 weeks.
Good luck with your gear search. :)
22" torso
toddhiker
01-25-2009, 23:46
I'll sell my original GoLite Speed (not current LiteSpeed), size Large for $55 shipped. It's yellow, used on 2 overnight trips. nothing wrong with it. I accept Paypal only. PM if interested - by the way, I can't check this site during work hours, so please don't think I'm ignoring you.
I had a Granite gear Ozone that I loved but sold it last year. I still hear crap from my wife about that! I just might save up and get another one. Getting a job would make it a hell of lot easier.
4eyedbuzzard
01-26-2009, 10:46
Granite Gear Vapor Trail always seems to be highly recommended. I've got the little brother, a Vapor Day, that is really comfortable the few times I've been able to use it lately on overnights.
I just ordered a Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian on sale.