[philmont] Backpacks

At the extreme risk of annoying the I-F crowd, in my opinion these packs
are too small. These c.i. values would be about right for external
frame packs. You need to add at least 1,000 c.i. for internal frame,
and 1,500 - 2000 c.i. would be better.

Because neither the Aether or the Coyote have expansion options, if you
can't decrease the bulk any further, or delete any other items, it would
be my suggestion that you purchase, rent, or borrow larger packs. Do so
for your shakedowns, and see if you're happier.

I am *quite* sure you will hear other comments. Remember that actual
experimentation is a lot more useful than listening to us running our
theories at each other. Good luck.

Stephen Readett wrote:
> I started to pack today for a weekend practice run.
>
> I have an Aether 85 @ 5200 c.i. and my son has a Kelty Coyote @ 4750 c.i.
>
> Boy, let me tell you - the gear barely fits! His 20 degree GoLite
> sleeping bag fills up nearly the entire compartment. As far as mine, it
> is crammed to the top and we both have wittled the list to bare
> essentials. There are no luxury items. I realize that the two of us are
> carrying gear that would normally be divided up, but there is no other
> room. Literally busting at the seams. I can see no way that 3 days worth
> of food could also be packed in there.
>
> We have compression sacks on the bags and on the clothes. Our other
> weeklong trips to the AT & Isle Royale didn't seem to be this filling.
>
> Without starting a discussion on internal vs. external frame packs, what
> have you guys done?
>
> Steve
> 731-R1
>

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Received on Sat Apr 14 21:17:05 2007