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CalicoJack
climber
CA
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I bought my Mountainsmith Auspex back in early 2004 for backpacking. At ~ 4 lbs w/ a capacity of 4000 ci, it's held up to loads in excess of 55lbs, seen me through week long solo hikes, and will swallow up an Indian Creek rack & rope. Yesterday we also discovered that the removable aluminum suspension struts are a critical component of our bootying arsenal. I've beaten the sh#t outta this thing for 9 years & I'd bet that I'll get another decade out of it.
Cheers,
Andy
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 3, 2013 - 06:48pm PT
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Just got back. My Gregory Jetstream LTS responded well for the 2nd time. Weighs more than the ULA super lightweight packs, but has way more hip support.
Friend that went this trip took a ULA she recently purchased and loved it. (and she's darn picky.) ULA is the ultra light weight pack of today for both men and women
On both trips I carried from 42 to (this trip) 39 pounds of weight. Next goal to get the weight down so I'll last longer. Tho I am fine now with this, thinking of the future and LONG trips.
Love the back country trips. Looking and finding some new boulder areas. See some high faces, but Warbler has probably checked out everyone in So Cal. Do know one spot that may be an unknown keeper and the reason for all this backpacking. Cheers, lynnie
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 3, 2013 - 07:06pm PT
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If I really want to explore need to get the weight into the mid to high 20's.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 3, 2013 - 07:29pm PT
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And I need to bring a day pack to explore after set up camp. Any suggestions for a nice light weight day pack? I have a couple but one is not going to hold up. The other take up too much space in the backpack. Ciao and enjoy the land. lynne
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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Lynnie, check out http://www.cilogear.com/ Awesome stuff, made in America. My daypack (I actually have 2 of theirs now) wads up to something smaller and lighter than grandmas panties, but is super comfortable.
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bajaandy
climber
Escondido, CA
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Hey Lynnie, how were the Santa Rosa's? Remind me to tell you the story about getting my truck snowed in up there one time when I hiked from Toro peak to the desert floor. Hope ya had fun!!
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whitemeat
Trad climber
San Luis Obispo, CA
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the black diamond hollow point is also one of my favorite "where when climbing" packs !!
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mareko
Trad climber
San Francisco
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Arc-teryx Miura 30 The best bag I've ever owned.
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Does anyone here have any feedback on the Mountain Tools Desperado Crag & Haul Pack? It looks like a nice simple, durable and haulable design...
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 20, 2013 - 02:25am PT
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So the new pack is going to be doing the big stuff this weekend. Snowshoes attached for first time and pack is feeling happy. May have some snow up there Wednesday or Thursday. That would make for an awesome trip.
Where are your packs going?????
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Mar 20, 2013 - 02:39am PT
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Saving this space
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 20, 2013 - 02:44am PT
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"Saving this Space"? What Jaybro friend of mine are yo saving ??? :D
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 23, 2013 - 01:27am PT
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Guess spending quality time with your new pack can make it finally a favorite one. Tho this one is heavier than the ULA and others I'm thinking it will work for me. Lots of support built into it and we've covered some miles together now.
Cheers, Lynnie
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10b4me
Ice climber
Happy Boulders
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Mar 23, 2013 - 11:13am PT
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And I have friends who swear by Cold Cold World. I'll have to try one. Gary, you and I know this guy who likes CCW packs, but I think right now he is usin a Cilo Gear pack.
For the last few years, I've been using a Mammut Ice(45l) pack for cragging. It's been very durable.
For the backcountry, I really like my Osprey Argon 85. It's comfortable, and roomy. Weighs about 5lbs
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Evel
Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
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Mar 23, 2013 - 02:45pm PT
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Yo Brassnuts, the Desperado is a cool bag. Easily goes from carry to haul mode. For my money though I'd go with something like a Fish Atom Smasher or Metolius Quarter Dome if you're really going to haul it.
As for my favorite, Wild Things Andinista gets er done on many levels. And I used to have a Karrimor Dougal Haston rucksack that was the shizz.
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F10
Trad climber
Bishop
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Mar 23, 2013 - 03:46pm PT
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I had the Mtn. Tool Desperado pack and wasn't happy with it, seemed kinda small.
I was used to my Gregory Big Wally, great pack !!
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Anastasia
climber
Home
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Mar 23, 2013 - 04:01pm PT
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Really happy for you Lynn!
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BASE104
Social climber
An Oil Field
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Mar 23, 2013 - 04:24pm PT
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I've put about a thousand miles on a Gregory Denali Pro. Basically the biggest pack you can get, and it was stuffed.
Even though it is well constructed, when you have 75 lbs. in it, it feels like a torture device after a few weeks.
I have a little Lowe day pack which I can put a light down bag and a Marmot stuff sack into. It is like air.
It isn't so much the pack as it is what you are hauling.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 24, 2013 - 10:28pm PT
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Cosmic, felt like that once or twice this weekend. Gotta continue to refine and get lighter. But I had a blast and we even went up tiny Cornell Peak. Will post more later just got home.
Edit: Ana Thanks! Your encouragement in the beginning of LL Part Two was my first and best building block for all that has happened. Cheers, Lynne
Edit #2: I appreciate all you posters beta on all kinds of packs and how you use them. It's fun to think about all the combos one can use and each pack has different features and utilities. Like I said, I'm going to try a super light pack, but I really love the suspension on my Gregory Z65 Jet Stream.
Like Base104 said above, "It's about what you're hauling. Still took too many trail snacks and other small items. What I will bring in the future is a tiny pair of binoculars.
Baja Andy, the snow shoes worked great. Thanks a Bunch!!
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bajaandy
climber
Escondido, CA
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Mar 25, 2013 - 04:23pm PT
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Woohoo Lynne! Cornell Peak is a cool summit. Love the drop off on the north side. What exposure! Glad the 'shoes' worked for ya.
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