shiny new ULA Circuit

[Roughin' It]

just got my ULA Circuit in the mail today, and man does it seem like a perfect pack for what I had in mind. It is bigger than I expected, but at the same time lighter in weight than I expected. The size and fit is perfect, and I packed it full of of my main gear for my upcoming thru, and it seems to carries the weight great. I am looking forward to actually getting it out on the trail.

So yeah, I'm a pleased customer so far.

[Chaco Taco]

just got my ULA Circuit in the mail today, and man does it seem like a perfect pack for what I had in mind. It is bigger than I expected, but at the same time lighter in weight than I expected. The size and fit is perfect, and I packed it full of of my main gear for my upcoming thru, and it seems to carries the weight great. I am looking forward to actually getting it out on the trail.

So yeah, I'm a pleased customer so far.

Rub it in why dont ya......I bought a used one and have to resell it. It really is a big pack but it is light. Great product.

[AUhiker90]

They do make a execellent product.

[Don H]

Did you get the aluminum stay in it? I talked with Chris at ULA about how it fit me and he felt the stay would make a big difference. He was right, it made a great difference in how the pack fit me.

[Pacific Tortuga]

When the box showed up I thought, crap, the pack fell out, the box was way too light I thought. Score !, it was in there and I knew I would be a happy camper,
now, if Jester would only bring his flask.

[Chaco Taco]

Did you get the aluminum stay in it? I talked with Chris at ULA about how it fit me and he felt the stay would make a big difference. He was right, it made a great difference in how the pack fit me.

Its just way too small for me

[Red Beard]

I got my new Circuit today. As a guy who has used Gregory packs religiously for the past 10 years, I have to admit this thing looks EXTREMELY well-made. The stitching is so clean! I'm 5'-10" and 245 lbs. I have the large hip belt + large torso + aluminum stay, and it fits me like a glove. Like others who have posted, this thing was a lot bigger than I was expecting. Overall, I am very pleased.

[thelowend]

i am looking at the ohm right now for a thru im planning for next year.. they look like amazing packs for the price. anybody on here have the ULA Ohm?

[leaftye]

Dang, it can only hold 35 lbs? I'd love a lightweight pack like that, but there are a few times when my food and water alone will weigh that much.

[skinewmexico]

i am looking at the ohm right now for a thru im planning for next year.. they look like amazing packs for the price. anybody on here have the ULA Ohm?

Only ULA pack I don't own. And the Gossamer Gear Gorilla was just too tempting, so I didn't get one.

[mak52580]

Dang, it can only hold 35 lbs? I'd love a lightweight pack like that, but there are a few times when my food and water alone will weigh that much.

I "can" hold more than 35lb. You just need to pack it properly. It may not be as comfortable as packing 25lb, but it certainly won't be falling apart at the seams or anything. I don't have the aluminum stays, but I would think that if they are installed that the weight limit could go up slightly as well.

I took mine out for the first time this weekend and LOVED it. My weight was around 30lb.

[Chaco Taco]

Dang, it can only hold 35 lbs? I'd love a lightweight pack like that, but there are a few times when my food and water alone will weigh that much.

You west coasters and your water caches

[GeneralLee10]

[QUOTE=Don H;954006]Did you get the aluminum stay in it?


Where do you see an Aluminum stay?



"The 1.2 oz carbon fiber and delrin suspension hoop now works in conjunction with a dense internal foam frame that increases backpanel support, and maximizes load control, load transfer, and overall pack rigidity without limiting your range of movement. Bottom line? Slight increase in weight, but major increase in performance."

My pack has no Aluminum other than the few Aluminum items I put in it like stove and foil. Correct me if I am wrong but I think you guys mite be off.

[Hooch]

Aluminum stay:

Standard features:
Removable

• Hydration Sleeve (~1.4 oz)
• Internal Mesh Pocket (~1.1 oz)
• Water Bottle Holsters (~0.8 oz)
• Handloops (~0.8 oz)
• Single Aluminum Stay (~2.0 oz)

[GeneralLee10]

Yes I see that and your paste and copy is off the site just like mine. So that being said there must be a type-o on the site or am I just missing something here. I just checked my pack once more and there is NO I say NO aluminum stay in mine.

If your pack has it I would like to know just for curiosity now.

[Berserker]

I bought a Circuit last year (2009 model), and l love it. Great lightweight pack, and well built.

Where do you see an Aluminum stay?

Last year before Brian sold ULA the stay could be purchased as an option. It appears to be a standard item now. It goes in a narrow sleeve in the center of the back panel.

[Hooch]

Yes I see that and your paste and copy is off the site just like mine. So that being said there must be a type-o on the site or am I just missing something here. I just checked my pack once more and there is NO I say NO aluminum stay in mine.

If your pack has it I would like to know just for curiosity now.

What year is your pack? This is the first year it's standard on the Circuit. If it's pre-2010, then it may not have one. Obviously, yours doesn't.

[Raul Perez]

pre-2010 has no aluminum stays. You have to purchase them seperately. I just got my circuit last night and played around with it. I ordered the stays seperately and they installed them for me when I got the pack.

[GeneralLee10]

What year is your pack? This is the first year it's standard on the Circuit. If it's pre-2010, then it may not have one. Obviously, yours doesn't.

I got my pack on Nov. 9th of 2009. I see were the stay can go... Huh. I just don't have it in my pack. Now it is all making sense to me I need to lay off the Tea.

Sorry to make a disturbance in the ULA Circuit community

[Hooch]

I got my pack on Nov. 9th of 2009. I see were the stay can go... Huh. I just don't have it in my pack. Now it is all making sense to me I need to lay off the Tea.

Sorry to make a disturbance in the ULA Circuit community

All's well. If you do want the aluminum stays for your Circuit, call the nice folks at ULA. I'm sure they'll be more than happy to set you up with what you need.