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Radioactive
08-25-2008, 18:58
I'm wondering which backpack is the closest equivalent in weight and features to the (currently unavailable) ULA Catalyst?
Skidsteer
08-25-2008, 19:15
I'm wondering which backpack is the closest equivalent in weight and features to the (currently unavailable) ULA Catalyst?
Don't know but have you tried calling Mountain Crossings (http://www.mountaincrossings.com/)? They had some the last time I checked.
Mount Rogers Outfitters (http://mtrogersoutfitters.com/) in Damascus had the Catalyst (http://mtrogersoutfitters.com/gear.asp?fn=d&cat=3&item=403) in stock a couple weeks ago when I was up there. You may want to check with them.
Hikerhead
08-25-2008, 22:04
MRO had them last week, I bought one. They will ship it to you. Give them a call.
Mount Rogers Outfitters (http://mtrogersoutfitters.com/) in Damascus had the Catalyst (http://mtrogersoutfitters.com/gear.asp?fn=d&cat=3&item=403) in stock a couple weeks ago when I was up there. You may want to check with them.
MRO had them last week, I bought one. They will ship it to you. Give them a call.Hope you enjoy it! I'll be getting mine when Brian gets back from his research time. That'll keep me from putting it on my credit card, so I can pay cash for it.
Sidewinder
08-25-2008, 22:13
I was at Mountain Crossings yesterday, they have Catalyst and they will ship to you.
http://www.mountaincrossings.com
1-888-MTXINGS
talk to Winton Porter
I was at Mountain Crossings over the weekend. Winton has a supply of Catalysts which should last into October.
Hikerhead
08-25-2008, 22:15
Hope you enjoy it! I'll be getting mine when Brian gets back from his research time. That'll keep me from putting it on my credit card, so I can pay cash for it.
Nice packs. Mine is going to NH next week for a vacation.
Nice packs. Mine is going to NH next week for a vacation.My REI UL 60 is heading to Damascus in a couple weeks to do the AT/Creeper from Massie Gap back in to Damascus. I'll drink a cold one at Dot's for ya when I get back to town. :D
Hikerhead
08-25-2008, 22:25
My REI UL 60 is heading to Damascus in a couple weeks to do the AT/Creeper from Massie Gap back in to Damascus. I'll drink a cold one at Dot's for ya when I get back to town. :D
No fair bringing Dots into this. I had one there too after buying the pack and doing the Creeper. Old What's His Face was there :)
No fair bringing Dots into this. I had one there too after buying the pack and doing the Creeper. Old What's His Face was there :)Yeah, Old What's His Face is gonna shuttle us to Massie Gap for the hike. D'Artagnan and Doc are going too, so it'll be fun. Take plenty of pix in NH, lookin forward to seeing them!
Nice packs. Mine is going to NH next week for a vacation.
You must really love your pack to send it on a great vacation like that! :)
Hikerhead
08-25-2008, 22:41
You must really love your pack to send it on a great vacation like that! :)
She asked me to go too so I guess I will he he....I havn't had this one long enough to fall in love yet but I hope I will.
Hikerhead
08-25-2008, 22:54
Yeah, Old What's His Face is gonna shuttle us to Massie Gap for the hike. D'Artagnan and Doc are going too, so it'll be fun. Take plenty of pix in NH, lookin forward to seeing them!
Will do. I'm missing a small section of that hike you're doing. I know that's going to be a good one. Head up.... be on the look out for a long dark haired school teaching beauty at Dots. Serious eye candy for sure ;)
TwoForty
08-25-2008, 22:59
Has anyone seen a M/L 2008 Conduit in stock at MRO, Bluff Mountain, or Mountain Crossings?
As for a replacement, the Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus looks pretty close. I saw doezens on Catalysts on the PCT, but the Marisposa Plus was widely used as well. You will have to supply your own foam sheet, but it does have two light stays. I haven't used one, but if the Catalyst was no more, I would buy one.
Will do. I'm missing a small section of that hike you're doing. I know that's going to be a good one. Head up.... be on the look out for a long dark haired school teaching beauty at Dots. Serious eye candy for sure ;)Not my style, but what's his name? :eek::p Seriously, I'll keep my eye out for the school marm. I'm sure LW will point her out. :D
Skidsteer
08-25-2008, 23:07
Has anyone seen a M/L 2008 Conduit in stock at MRO, Bluff Mountain, or Mountain Crossings?
As for a replacement, the Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus looks pretty close. I saw doezens on Catalysts on the PCT, but the Marisposa Plus was widely used as well. You will have to supply your own foam sheet, but it does have two light stays. I haven't used one, but if the Catalyst was no more, I would buy one.
MC had Conduits in late June but I don't know how many they had in stock. I seem to recall they were out of medium size bags but had all belt sizes.