High Sierra Topix

Only one trip this year - 4 days/3 nights at around 10k+ with rain almost daily

• Hilleberg AKTO
• Osprey Exos 48
• WM Alpinlite
• Z-rest (this oldie is finally going to be replaced next year with something more comfortable).

I'm in a similar position as B2 and I'm looking for a pack for next year if I do the JMT. I have the Osprey Argon (over 6 lbs) and I can easily shed lbs with a smaller pack. I like my Osprey's and judging my the other responses, others seem to like them also.

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

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