Backpackin Rucksacs

Stonie said:

Anyway; im after a sac that certainly weighs less than 1800g! Am i askin to
much for a 1000g - 1500 sac?

Can anyone advise please

Here's one option, at least...

http://www.kimmlite.com/packs5.html

I use the 35l model and have been very pleased with it. I wouldn't want
to use it scrambling though, unless I want an expensive set of ribbons
for some reason!

Golite specialise in light stuff, have a look at
http://www.golite.com/products/departments.asp?maincategory=1&type=U for
their models. Looks like a good selection in your weight range. I've
not tried any of them, but IIRC Chris Townsend has said Nice Things
about one or more models.

Pete.
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"Stonie" <[email hidden]> wrote in
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Quoted message said:

After 20 years of backpackin with me 65 litre Berghaus sac, i have,
over the years, gradually reduced gear weight/bulk to a point where i
reckon i can manage with a 50 litre sac. The funny thing is that me
sac is the heaviest single item i carry!! Sac 1800g - Tent 1700g :-(
So annoying!!!

Anyway; im after a sac that certainly weighs less than 1800g! Am i
askin to
much for a 1000g - 1500 sac?

Can anyone advise please

Have a look at the Osprey Atmos-50. It has had some very positive reviews
recently. Weighs 1.3kg

http://www.ospreypacks.com/atmos_50.htm

John

"Stonie" <[email hidden]> wrote in
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Quoted message said:

After 20 years of backpackin with me 65 litre Berghaus sac, i have,
over the years, gradually reduced gear weight/bulk to a point where i
reckon i can manage with a 50 litre sac. The funny thing is that me
sac is the heaviest single item i carry!! Sac 1800g - Tent 1700g :-(
So annoying!!!

Anyway; im after a sac that certainly weighs less than 1800g! Am i
askin to
much for a 1000g - 1500 sac?

Can anyone advise please

Have a look at the Osprey Atmos-50. It has had some very positive reviews
recently. Weighs 1.3kg

http://www.ospreypacks.com/atmos_50.htm

John

Stonie said:

After 20 years of backpackin with me 65 litre Berghaus sac, i have, over the
years, gradually reduced gear weight/bulk to a point where i reckon i can
manage with a 50 litre sac. The funny thing is that me sac is the heaviest
single item i carry!! Sac 1800g - Tent 1700g :-( So annoying!!!

Well done ! <g>

I'm in a similar position, without the 20 years experience though :-)
and I want a sack large enough to be out for a week.

I've been looking at Go-lite (Trek) and Gregory who seem to made a
name for themselves for lightweight packs -

http://www.hike-lite.co.uk/articles/backpack_choice.htm
http://www.hike-lite.co.uk/acatalog/Backpacks.html
http://www.golite.com/products/departments.asp?maincategory=1&type=U

The Gregory G-Pack and Z Pack are award winning 50l packs.

Golite Gust (59 + 17l, 570g) has had good reviews. Beware the Golite
UK distributor (search Google Groups for details) is [censored] at answering
emails.

Choosing a short list is the easy bit - seeing whether they fit is the
difficult bit but I'd expect online/mail order companies to have a
sensible returns policy.

Quoted message said:

Anyway; im after a sac that certainly weighs less than 1800g! Am i askin to
much for a 1000g - 1500 sac?

No but the issue will be whether it can carry the weight you require
in comfort.

hth

Daytona

John Yale <[email hidden]> wrote in
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Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

After 20 years of backpackin with me 65 litre Berghaus sac, i have,
over the years, gradually reduced gear weight/bulk to a point where i
reckon i can manage with a 50 litre sac. The funny thing is that me
sac is the heaviest single item i carry!! Sac 1800g - Tent 1700g :-(
So annoying!!!

Anyway; im after a sac that certainly weighs less than 1800g! Am i
askin to
much for a 1000g - 1500 sac?

Can anyone advise please

Have a look at the Osprey Atmos-50. It has had some very positive
reviews recently. Weighs 1.3kg

http://www.ospreypacks.com/atmos_50.htm

I tracked down one of the reviews I was thinking of, in the Aug TGO by
Chris Townsend. He starts by saying he has never liked packs with mesh-
tensioned back panels and sprung frames that hold the load away from your
back. After giving it a tough test ski touring and scrambling he was won
over and says it felt more comfortable than most other packs. He ends by
saying the price is high, but this is one of the best 50 litre packs
available.

John