Hello Hikers,
I'm looing for advice on the ZPacks Arc Haul vs. the ULA Circuit backpack, especially from those who already have the Arc Haul since I have not been able to find many reviews on it. I've narrowed it down to these two packs, I'm hoping to thru-hike the A.T. next year and my current pack weight is 25 lbs. without food and water. I may be able to cut it down a couple of pounds if I eliminate some luxuries. My current pack is a Mystery Ranch Trance XXX which accounts for 4 1/2 pounds of the 25 lbs.
I may just use it on my thru-hike but switching to a 26 oz. Arc Haul or 2 1/2 lb. Circuit would be an easy way to trim 2 to 3 lbs. off of my total pack weight.
I would like the pack to last longer than one thru-hike and I'm not sure how durable the ZPacks Arc Haul would be, I've seen many reviews of ULA packs and they seem to be very durable.
25 to 35 lbs. should not be a problem for me to carry but less is better, right?
Thank you for any advice!