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re: Backpacking pack size
Posted on 1/17/18 at 10:38 am to sloopy
Posted on 1/17/18 at 10:38 am to sloopy
Being from ATL you ever check out REI returns sale (maybe it's called garage sale- maybe not) they have them once or twice a year where they unload. It's not a go for me, living here in AL, but an old fiance from Austin would get incredible deals real early in the A.M.? She surprise outfitted me on her end so we could always go on spur of the moment. Nice having two caches of gear on both ends.
Did we ever get OP's base weight?
Did we ever get OP's base weight?
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Posted on 1/17/18 at 11:06 am to awestruck
Without weighing anything and only adding up online specs, I'd say 13ish pounds. That is assuming a 2lb pack. My current pack is much heavier.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 11:15 am to awestruck
I know about them, but I'm not standing in line and fighting crowds for gear. People piss me of sometimes... 
Posted on 1/17/18 at 5:52 pm to LSUintheNW
Bump. I'm looking hard at an Osprey Stratos 24 mostly for day trips, but I would like to do an overnighter or two. More experienced people, do you think this is enough for a 1 night 2 day trip? I don't have a tent, just an Eno hammock and no sleeping bag or quilt. Something I may need to get if I end up going.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 6:13 pm to sloopy
Gonna need some kind of sleep system (pad/bag/quilt) in a hammock if it's under about 75 degrees. I do anyway.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 6:19 pm to jimbeam
I'll probably end up getting a bag from REI. Just looking to do a one night get away while i'm close to good hiking before I move.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 6:44 pm to jimbeam
Osprey Atmos 50. I've thru hiked the Appalachian Trail with one and cant say enough about it. I still love backpacking and continue to use a Atmos 50 for most of my trips. I try to get back to the A.T. A few times a year and I expect it's probably the most used pack on the the Trail (from my observations anyway). Ospreys have lifetime warranties and their customer service is first class.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 6:55 pm to sloopy
quote:
I'm looking hard at an Osprey Stratos 24 mostly for day trips, but I would like to do an overnighter or two. More experienced people, do you think this is enough for a 1 night 2 day trip?
Anything is possible but you won't catch me without at least 2500 cubic inches of space.
Weather and your environment would need to be very comfortable to not need extra clothes not to mention leaving behind other items that could be useful in a serious predicament.
Posted on 1/18/18 at 5:12 am to jimbeam
quote:
Gonna need some kind of sleep system (pad/bag/quilt) in a hammock if it's under about 75 degrees. I do anywa
Yup
At 75 I need an underquilt or pad under me in a hammock. Cold butt syndrome is real.
Posted on 1/18/18 at 5:24 am to Nodust
That and who wants to sleep on the hard ground? Did it once at 18. I froze and woke up sore.
Never again. Eta...my bad, he's in a hammock. Still, as you said....
Never again. Eta...my bad, he's in a hammock. Still, as you said....
This post was edited on 1/18/18 at 5:26 am
Posted on 1/18/18 at 9:04 am to Nodust
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At 75 I need an underquilt or pad under me in a hammock. Cold butt syndrome is real.
#TheStruggle
In all seriousness, after all the years I spent lying on the ground, sleeping on the top of a giant aluminum box, or in the bed of trucks, I need my snivel gear or I ain't going.
Posted on 1/18/18 at 10:00 am to Ace Midnight
I'd really like an underquilt but they're pretty heavy for backpacking.
Posted on 1/18/18 at 10:39 am to jimbeam
quote:
I'd really like an underquilt but they're pretty heavy for backpacking.
You can get 40 degrees for a pound or less depending on length. Pads are are going to be .5 and up, so not that much heavier. Just more expensive
Posted on 1/18/18 at 11:17 am to NYCAuburn
Ill have look further I guess. One thing I like about a pad in a hammock is that it kind of opens it/widens it.
Posted on 1/18/18 at 6:33 pm to jimbeam
quote:If you're already down to 13lbs I've got nothing to add.
Without weighing anything and only adding up online specs, I'd say 13ish pounds. That is assuming a 2lb pack. My current pack is much heavier.
You've pretty much got everything in lite gear already.Posted on 1/23/18 at 6:49 pm to awestruck
Update: Got a Gorilla 40. Baseweight is 11.7lb. Can even fit my bear canister 
Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:38 pm to jimbeam
Congrats.
My kid just got his new Mariposa in. I like the new GG styling.
My kid just got his new Mariposa in. I like the new GG styling.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 11:21 pm to Nodust
I was wearing it loaded around the crib all evening 
Definitely a fan so far. Look forward to using the sit pad
Definitely a fan so far. Look forward to using the sit pad
Posted on 1/24/18 at 7:42 am to jimbeam
I use a Thermarest Z Lite instead of the pad it comes with. Cut down to six segments. Works with my underquilt better.
Posted on 1/24/18 at 8:05 am to Nodust
Like you cut at each of the folds? Does it stay under you well in a hammock? And youre saying you stuff them in that pocket next to your back?
Pad is the next thing I'm looking at maybe upgrading. Stuck between a short air mattress or something like the z lite
Pad is the next thing I'm looking at maybe upgrading. Stuck between a short air mattress or something like the z lite
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