rvilter Posted November 11, 2003 Posted November 11, 2003 I'm looking for suggestions on a lightweight expedition pack (with a volume of approximately 5500 cu. in.). I'm looking at the Andinista and the Osprey Aether 90. Any views on these packs or other suggestions? I've also heard that Arc'teryx will soon be redesigning its packs. Thanks for your input. Bob Quote
chelle Posted November 11, 2003 Posted November 11, 2003 I have an Osprey (unfortunately not a lightweight model) and I love it. I've heard good things about the lightweight packs from GoLite. Quote
snoboy Posted November 11, 2003 Posted November 11, 2003 What I know... The Khamsin series is going to be a thing of the past next year. I don't know if that includes the NoZone or not. They are going to blended with the RT's I think. Quote
Lambone Posted November 11, 2003 Posted November 11, 2003 I have an Andinista...is there anything else? Only bad thing is the straps loosen on their own. But mine is the older style... Quote
Beck Posted November 11, 2003 Posted November 11, 2003 frame or rucksack, two different packs, but you know that already. TNF Vapor 80's on sale at Sierra Trading Post. 5,000 cubic inches, four pounds and change with lightweight carbon fiber stays. I have a predecessor of this frame system and packbag and have to say TNF did this pack line right... check it out if you want a large capacity, light internal frame pack. Quote
Bug Posted November 11, 2003 Posted November 11, 2003 Kelty Cloud is very light. Beats most packs by POUNDS. Quote
Redoubt Posted November 11, 2003 Posted November 11, 2003 Do a search in the Gear forum for Andinista. Several comments about that pack getting pretty uncomfortable at higher loads. I'd agree. I love mine up to about 45 pounds, but above that I switch to something with a real suspension system. I wouldn't consider it an expedition pack unless you have shoulders of steel. Quote
Terminal_Gravity Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 ehmmic said: I have an Osprey (unfortunately not a lightweight model) and I love it. I've heard good things about the lightweight packs from GoLite. Ehmmic has not heard anything good about Golite packs from me! IMHO they suck suck suck for alpinist. I don't think they make any expedition sized packs anyway. Quote
lummox Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 i have really liked the the acteryxzyx pack i got. it cost mega though. they must make a larger version. i do know that a suck pack will make a trip miserable. Quote
Thinker Posted November 13, 2003 Posted November 13, 2003 Dan McHale has added spectra to his choices of pack fabric. I've seen a couple of his packs that are either entirely spectra or that have selective pannels of spectra....they rock www.mchalepacks.com Quote
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