rowan
01-17-2012, 15:20
Hi folks, I'm looking for some insight from owners of these two packs regarding their load capacity and space.
Here is my gear list for 2012 through-hike http://www.geargrams.com/list?id=5825
My base weight, including trekking poles and pack, is looking to be about 15lbs give or take. That is excluding the clothes I'll be wearing.
The Pinnacle weighs in at just over 2lbs, and has a whopping 72 L of storage. I am thinking this will be larger than my needs, but I'm a bit concerned about those 5-6 day stretches with no resupply. May be nice to have the extra space in a pinch.
The Pursuit is only a 51L capacity, but also weighs a bit more at almost 3lbs. It also costs 10 bucks more (not a deciding factor).
It seems the Pinnacle has more features, weighs less, but the Pursuit does seem to have a more rigid frame sheet. That's attractive to me as I've always carried an Al framed pack, and above all want something that can comfortably carry my load. I've been scared away by the jam, as I wouldn't classify myself as UL.
I know there are lots of factors and this is a decision I'll have to make, but its difficult when no outfitters near me carry the packs. Some insider insight would go a long way. Thanks as always WB-
Rowan
Here is my gear list for 2012 through-hike http://www.geargrams.com/list?id=5825
My base weight, including trekking poles and pack, is looking to be about 15lbs give or take. That is excluding the clothes I'll be wearing.
The Pinnacle weighs in at just over 2lbs, and has a whopping 72 L of storage. I am thinking this will be larger than my needs, but I'm a bit concerned about those 5-6 day stretches with no resupply. May be nice to have the extra space in a pinch.
The Pursuit is only a 51L capacity, but also weighs a bit more at almost 3lbs. It also costs 10 bucks more (not a deciding factor).
It seems the Pinnacle has more features, weighs less, but the Pursuit does seem to have a more rigid frame sheet. That's attractive to me as I've always carried an Al framed pack, and above all want something that can comfortably carry my load. I've been scared away by the jam, as I wouldn't classify myself as UL.
I know there are lots of factors and this is a decision I'll have to make, but its difficult when no outfitters near me carry the packs. Some insider insight would go a long way. Thanks as always WB-
Rowan