Huge volume on both of those packs, to be in a UL forum.
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Huge volume on both of those packs, to be in a UL forum.
I'm always torn between taking my ULA Conduit vs. GG Mariposa, or ULA Ohm vs. GG Gorilla. The Gorilla gets the most use. And it is possible to need a high volume pack and be lightweight, and that...
I moved the same load from a 46, to a GG Mariposa Plus, to a Jam2. I thought the 46 was going to cut me in two. Most uncomfortable pack I've ever owned with 25#. Sold my 46 to finance a ULA Circuit,...
Agree. And the Circuit is closer in size to the Jam.
Just make sure you get a WM that fits your shoulders, since they have several widths. Although I haven't used my Megalite since I got a quilt.
Title says it all. Stole this link from BPL, not sure how long it will be good.
http://www.bentgate.com/wemocoblsa.html
How long 'til someone posts "you'll die unless you use a synthetic bag on...
Backpacking Light did an excellent test on various propane stoves and CO emissions. Snowpeak is your friend. The worst offender was what is argueably the most worshipped propane stove on this forum.
Do a VO2 test, they'll tell you your max. From what I understand about max HR, it is trainable, unlike VO2. And I got a lot better on a bike by training in the right HR zone.
Catalyst would be my choice, although I've never had 44# in mine. And I miss external frames. Jansport D3 or D5 with the wrap around arms on the frame. Those were awesome. Maybe they'll become the...
I sold my Exos 58 (ouch!!!) to buy a Catalyst. Found the Catalyst to be so giant, I bought a Circuit. Haven't used the Catalyst since I bought the Circuit. Maybe if I was to go buy some bigger,...
Got a new carbon cyclocross bike.
You can always spray it with that silicone spray you get at Walmart, that will stop the misting. Won't stop the condensation.
A college degree in no way is the ultimate indicator of intelligence, it's all relative. History and anthropology? I took those to raise my GPA. I think there are a lot of people around who got extra...
I put blue foam in mine, and it helped a lot. I have an older Jam2 which was really light. What really helps is to steal a real estate (or whatever) sign made of coroplast, and cut it to fit the...
Cool, Mags is gonna get banned for arguing UL in the UL forum.
I have a Golite Jam and Pinnacle from back when they were actually............light. Haven't used them since I got my ULA Catalyst and Circuit. Awesome packs, great owners, made in the USA. No one...
Neo XTherm at Eddie Bauer for $114, with free shipping. Or it was yesterday, at least.
I thought it might be relevant because some people on here might think a NeoAir™ XTherm for $114, or a NeoAir™ XLite™ for $95, or a Jetboil Flash for $60 might be a pretty good deal.
Oh yeah. Free...
Not sure if this is the right place to post, but EB has 40% off everything thru tonight. Love my EB First Ascent Down Sweater. Anyhoo.............rumor has it that the 40% code (ICE) works on the...
It's even more important to use an adequate pad with a quilt. I've used my GoLite Ultra down to 22, and stayed toasty. Used straps under the pad to stop drafts. Only works if you have a big enough...
Long history of these bars, read sailing blogs. A lack of flavors is probably the biggest downfall. They used to have a lot of coconut oil.
Bail out points are a little farther apart too.
I've gotten my wife pants from Craghoppers, they have a wide range of sizes. Doesn't seem to be the reverse vanity sizing that MH and TNF seem to have. If you sign up for emails, they have some...
I thought my Exos 46 and 58 had removable top compartments; but I can't look now, so them to finance 2 new made in the USA packs by ULA. I was confused on fit when I got my Circuit, so I sent an...
Oops, my bad. You'd have to buy 2 to get free shipping. So you could get 2 pads for about $15 more than 1 pad at REI, since REI has free shipping right now.