Gossamer vs Zpacks vs Hyperlite

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I’ve got a waymark thru and was disappointed when he folded last year. Absolutely love my bag.

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I didn’t know that. eBay resale just went way up.

I didn’t even think about Redpaw. I’ve got some packing cubes from them and they’re great. Evolved I’ll have to check out. There are so many quality cottage vendors out there now.

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they don’t offer what I’m looking for in a bag.

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What specifically are you looking for?

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What specifically are you looking for?

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My preference for general backpacking:
- roll top with a y strap on top. I find the y strap holds a bear canister better if I need to put it externally than just a standard strap.
- main pack. No brain. No pockets on the exterior. Just a main pack.
- full length stretchy back panel. Lycara would be my material of choice here
- hip belt pockets…. None. If they come with the pack make the modular so I can take them off. I find a Fanny pack is much more utilitarian than hip belt pockets.
- water bottle pockets. Two, tall, and accessible without taking the pack off
- trekking pole loops. Nice for storage. Don’t always use poles while walking but need the poles for my tent.
- shoulder straps……no water bottle pockets. Gimme some loops to hang something like my inreach but I can’t stand sewn in pockets.

I’ve got different preferences for hunting/scouting.

Have you looked at hilltop? I know they’re known for their food bags, but another buddy of mine just got one of their packs and I was impressed with the quality.