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Col cold world
Never heard of Cold cold world before but their products seem worth a look. The packs look like the should be heavy but register at moderate weights - likely due to not having any rigid frame/stays...

In GEAR » Favorite winter backpack?
January 08, 11:35pm

Winter Pack
Mystery Ranch is interesting - nice too see some alternative designs, but I'm not interested in swinging so far from my style of backpacking. I like a single, cavernous pocket, and I generally...

In GEAR » Favorite winter backpack?
January 08, 10:27pm

+ mountaineering... one day
Bob - I suspect that your experience would likely describe 90% of what I would do with this pack. And that planning to hand carrying skis actually makes good sense most of the time. I do, howev...

In GEAR » Favorite winter backpack?
January 08, 7:00pm

Definitely want a 58 - extra space for contingencies.
thanks though.

In Gear Swap » WTB - Osprey Exos 58 medium
January 08, 4:59pm

Mix of Hut and Tent
Hi Bob, I actually like (and plan) to combine both hut and tent use. So I want to be able to have capacity for tent, cold weather bag, sleeping pad(s) etc... Also, my ULA Conduit has a hard time...

In GEAR » Favorite winter backpack?
January 08, 4:57pm

Favorite winter backpack?
In the market for a winter pack for carrying more gear than my little ULA CDT. I go backcountry ski/camping and hope to venture into mountaineering. What pack do you use that has enough space f...

In GEAR » Favorite winter backpack?
January 08, 3:13pm

WTB - Osprey Exos 58 medium
Let me know if you have a nice condition one available. Looking to buy used. Thanks

In Gear Swap » WTB - Osprey Exos 58 medium
January 08, 1:00pm

Sounding a bit complicated - would likely bring a GPS
Bob - as always you are full of useful information. Thank you! Benson hut sounds a good bit more challenging than some of the alternatives, which may explain why it has better availability. Ha...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Advice requested - Ski trip to Benson Hut
January 06, 2:34pm

Advice requested - Ski trip to Benson Hut
I'm trying to plan a 3 person, 2-3 night back country ski trip involving ~1 night in a hut and ~1-2 nights in the snow. I've done something similar with Ostrander Ski Hut in Yosemite, but ...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Advice requested - Ski trip to Benson Hut
January 05, 2:58pm

WTB: Medium Osprey Exos 58
Looking for a gently used or like-new pack in my size. Let me know if yours is available. Seen them available new for $164, so looking for under $125. Thanks

In Gear Swap » WTB: ULA Catalyst Medium Torso, Medium/Small Belt
December 23, 7:06pm

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