View Full Version : atmos 50, big nuff
OK, I've used the pack several times, 3-4 day trips. Plenty big enough, how does this translate to a thru hike? I've worked at paring down my stuff and plan on using a HH with a UQ and quilt. This is my big three.
Another question about stuff for the hike, there are 3 day lists, 7 day lists, (BPL). Where does an AT list fall in there as far as gear lists go. Lists are good!
Oh yea its the large Osprey Atmos 50 about 3200 cc
Oh yea its the large Osprey Atmos 50 about 3200 ccI have used a Dana Design Bomb Pack on the AT from April to September and its about 3200 ci. I have done 9 days in the hundred mile wilderness with it but that is about as far as I would take it.
I have the Atmos in Medium (about 3000ci) and used it for a 10 day trip with 1 resupply... plenty large
I have used a Dana Design Bomb Pack on the AT from April to September and its about 3200 ci. I have done 9 days in the hundred mile wilderness with it but that is about as far as I would take it.
How much more would you need to extend the hike, I view the AT as a series of 3-5 day hikes, based on resupply and seasonal equipment change.
Jim Adams
12-18-2008, 22:46
I used a Dana Bridger (3600ci) in 2002 and it was actually a little bigger than i needed.
Mr. Parkay used an Atmos 50 last year on the PCT and it woorked fine.
geek
How much more would you need to extend the hike, I view the AT as a series of 3-5 day hikes, based on resupply and seasonal equipment change.9 days is the longest stretch of your 3-5 day type segments. The longest AT trip I have done with it is 490 miles so it works fine on a long distance hike. Of course when I start my thru hike in Feb I am starting out with a Gregory Palisade through at least Hot Springs. Gatlinburg is not guaranteed and I don't care for Standing Bear Farm so its Fontana to Hot Springs without resupply and cold as ****.
BookBurner
12-19-2008, 11:50
3200 ci is plenty big enough if you give your other equipment equally thoughtful consideration (including the food you carry - the heaviest and bulkiest piece of "gear" in your pack). I think a good rule of thumb is to generally plan on 100-mile segments between easily-accessed resupplies. That equates to about 5 or so days for most thru-hikers once they get in trail-shape.
3200 ci is plenty big enough if you give your other equipment equally thoughtful consideration (including the food you carry - the heaviest and bulkiest piece of "gear" in your pack). I think a good rule of thumb is to generally plan on 100-mile segments between easily-accessed resupplies. That equates to about 5 or so days for most thru-hikers once they get in trail-shape.you can hike all the 100 mile segments you want, i will hit up all the grocery stores that i can find.