ZenoMarx Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 couldn't find a Vortex 7000 (if you have one you want to sell, definitely get ahold of me), so I'm onto my 2nd choice. Anyone have a medium belt/medium pack Astralplane they want to sell (or trade, if that is your inclination)? Or if you have a bigger McHale, I'm open to that as well. Quote
lopgok Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 I have a mchale pack for sale. Photos and description at http://www.weasel.com/gear_pack_mchale_p.html Approximately 5200ci which isn't very big for a mchale, but big for a pack. Quote
ZenoMarx Posted March 26, 2011 Author Posted March 26, 2011 Thanks. Looking for a bigger pack for some winter, longer excursions. still looking if anyone is holding. Quote
Fromage Posted March 26, 2011 Posted March 26, 2011 I have the phone number of a good sports doc who specializes in knee injuries if you want. Quote
ZenoMarx Posted March 30, 2011 Author Posted March 30, 2011 still looking. given it some more thought, and even a medium pack/large belt would work for me. anyone? Quote
DPS Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 FWIW, McHale Packs are larger than they are rated. My McHale Sarc is supposedly 3800 cubic inches, but I used it on Denali to very good effect. A 5200 + cubic inch McHale should be big enough to carry eveything you could possibly want. Quote
ZenoMarx Posted March 30, 2011 Author Posted March 30, 2011 Thanks for that info. I'd go with a new McHale and skip the whole pack hunting process, but I simply cannot afford one. If anyone is selling, I'm interested in talking. Quote
NextTime Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 ZenoMarx - I just sent you a pm. Best regards. Quote
ZenoMarx Posted April 17, 2011 Author Posted April 17, 2011 Thanks to you both. Messages have been returned. Yes, to anyone else out there, I'm still looking as of right this moment. Thanks. Quote
ZenoMarx Posted May 2, 2011 Author Posted May 2, 2011 never heard back from dhrmabum. still looking... Quote
ASmith Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 Just make sure that if you buy a Mchale yo get the better four bolt version. That is four bolts holding the waist belt to the pack. See info on Dan's site under buying used packs. Quote
DPS Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 I have a McHale pack that I am willng to let go. I twisted Dan's arm to build what was at that time a lightweight pack for alpine style climbing in Alaska. It is roughly the same size as an Andinista or Chaos but carries heavy loads far better, and IMHO climbs better. The pack was build to fit me (I'm 5'9" w1th a 19 3/4" back measurement). There is a fair amound of room for weight savings if you take a scissors to it and leave off the pockets. The pack is in very good condidion. It has a small scuff, but that is about it. I'm thinking $175. As far as bolts, the hip belt is threaded onto heavy duty, stainless steel ladder lock buckles. It is VERY securely attached. Quote
ZenoMarx Posted May 3, 2011 Author Posted May 3, 2011 DPS's pack didn't quite fit what I'd like to find. Still looking. Quote
mikala Posted May 7, 2011 Posted May 7, 2011 I have a Astralplane but it is a large. I am 5'11 and it rode fine and I bought it new. It is a great pack but I have gotten older I don't have the time to do the extended trips If your interested notify me and I will get some photo's to you tomorrow. Quote
ZenoMarx Posted May 9, 2011 Author Posted May 9, 2011 I appreciate the offer. A large pack is too big for me. Still looking for a medium/medium. Quote
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