High Sierra Topix

caddis wrote:I want a pack in the 60 liter range and there are a few to choose from: Exos, Volt, Aether, Atmos. The choice comes down to which features I want and the Volt looks to be my choice. The Exos is the lightest of the group and I'd probably opt for that one except I want a pack my son can also use. The selling point for me with the Volt is the adjustable torso and hip belt. I can use the pack and my son can use the pack with a few adjustments

I was able to check out and try on the Osprey Volt 60 at REI recently and I was really impressed. It reminds me of the "older" Aether series ('07 ish) that had less "features" than the newer ones and was about a pound lighter because of it. Prolitegear.com has a deal on the Volts right now for $135 shipped: http://www.prolitegear.com/site/osprey-volt-60.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Here's their video overview: http://youtu.be/IhcTNrdmebM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

TT Rainbow
WM UltraLite
My hated Osprey Exos 58 Will definitely get something new for next season
Exped Downmat UL 7

Maverick, I am glad you said something about the Osprey Exos 58. I tried it on in REI, and there was just something about it I did not like, even though the weight of the empty pack was an attractive selling point. I am leaning in favor of the ULA Catalyst. It seems like it will work well for an all round pack, for me at least.

FeetFirst wrote: I was able to check out and try on the Osprey Volt 60 at REI recently and I was really impressed. It reminds me of the "older" Aether series ('07 ish) that had less "features" than the newer ones and was about a pound lighter because of it. Prolitegear.com has a deal on the Volts right now for $135 shipped: http://www.prolitegear.com/site/osprey-volt-60.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Here's their video overview: http://youtu.be/IhcTNrdmebM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That's a heck of a deal. thanks

Richlong8 wrote:
Maverick, I am glad you said something about the Osprey Exos 58. I tried it on in
REI, and there was just something about it I did not like, even though the weight
of the empty pack was an attractive selling point.

Yeah, that is about all it has going for it Rich. It is to delicate, the buckles are made
of cheap plastic, the shoulder and hip padding is none existent.
If would work for someone carrying light loads and staying mostly on trail.

Caddis wrote:
That's a heck of a deal. thanks

Or you could wait till October, place an order with me, and get it for $105.
http://highsierratopix.com/community/vi ... 15&t=11017" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

maverick wrote:

Caddis wrote:
That's a heck of a deal. thanks

Or you could wait till October, place an order with me, and get it for $105.
http://highsierratopix.com/community/vi ... 15&t=11017" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'm in Mav, just let me know if it's a for sure thing or not.

Tarp+big bivy
Katabatic Sawatch
ULA Ohm
Xtherm

Buford wrote:Tarp+big bivy
Katabatic Sawatch

For rainy conditions, you can drop the bivy and increase the size of the tarp and achieve both a dryer set-up and net decrease in weight. (Even more if the tarp is constructed from cuben.) Your bag already has a great DWR if cowboy camping (my preferred choice) that eliminates the need for a bivy in dry conditions:

Katabatic: We use this ultralight Pertex Quantum as the shell fabric on our sleeping bags. Pertex Quantum fabric is down proof, very breathable, and features the best DWR treatment we have seen.

My list:
DIY 25 degree quilt (15oz 900FP + 6oz M90 shell/liner)
DIY 9'x8' cat-cut tarp-tent
DIY 35L pack - just bought some 210 Dyneema ($27/sq yd!) to copy present Sil version
48" cut-down RidgeRest (folded & also used as pack pad + pseudo frame)
Ursack - I've been staying out of canister required areas or traverse during the day

I also traded my bivy/small tarp setup for just a larger tarp with more tie-outs and it has worked better in storms above treeline.

For a 10 day trip after bug season this summer I used:

MYOG 50 liter cuben pack with dyneema reinforcement material.

MYOG 25 degree quilt with 11.5 ozs of 900 fp down and 6 ozs in materials (1.75" cuben baffles, M50 shell, NoBul 1 liner).

Zpacks 6' x 9' cuben tarp with MYOG cuben groundsheet/poncho.

Xlite large.


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