Re: light backpack recommendation
It sounds like you need a lot of volume...but if you can get over that, look at the Osprey Atmos 65. It weighs less than the Catalyst, and I love the...
mikerogers_vt 2012-12-26 14:14:59 #71560

Re: light backpack recommendation
John - I'm singing with the Catalyst Choir. look at the ULA Catalyst. It will carry a bearcan (e.g., BearVault 500) horizontally and has a number of...
Wilderness 2012-12-26 12:22:58 #71559

Re: light backpack recommendation
Here's my two cents on tentsŠŠŠYou need a free standing ten as opposed to a tent requiring stakes, also a tent with a door on each side as opposed to...
Mike Connolly 2012-12-26 11:54:09 #71558

Re: light backpack recommendation
I just purchased a Catalyst pack that I plan to use for a rim to rim hike in May and a JMT thru hike in August/September. I cannot comment on it in depth...
rnagarajan 2012-12-26 11:53:45 #71557

Re: light backpack recommendation
I also have a ULA Catalyst. It has survived 5-6 full trips now, including a Royal Arch via Huitzil, Escalante Route and Bedrock Shortcut to name a few. I...
JoshC 2012-12-26 09:25:57 #71556

Re: light backpack recommendation
I've used a ULA Catalyst for almost five years. No complaints except for the accelerated wear and tear caused by plowing through thick thorns and brush in the...
jcdt1980 2012-12-26 09:17:43 #71555

Re: light backpack recommendation
Hi John......Oh boy! Another shopper! I have 3 close hiking buds that have all bought ULA catalysts and LOVE them. Here's the...
Adrian Jantzi 2012-12-25 21:20:24 #71554

Re: Ultralite Tent Recommendations
Hi BIll I have the Contrail and really like it so far. I've used it in the Canyon and also in rainy weather in Wyoming's mountains and it kept me...
Adrian Jantzi 2012-12-25 20:58:28 #71553

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