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weight
Don't get too hung-up on the weight of the pack, an extra 8oz is not going to kill you and won't even be noticeable with a good pack. I'll let you know when I get my hands on my McHa...

In GEAR » Best UL Hauler Under 2.5 pounds and $200
January 20, 8:15pm

Well......................
1. Why do you consider yourself serious? 2. What pack do you use for serious backpacking? 3. Do you still use something like this, or would you be in the market for one again? 1) Cuz I serious...

In GEAR » Big, Heavy Packs
January 19, 11:27pm

What?
If you own 2 McHale's then why do you need a Kifaru made with a McHale suspension,which would be a rip-off anyway, patent or no patent. Just be happy with the McHale's and use them. Disagre...

In GEAR » New Kifaru Pack - less then 3lbs, 5200 ci, will carry 100+ lbs!
January 17, 7:35pm

Both
I use(2) 1qt Gator-Aid bottles in my side pockets that I can access while on the go, and I also carry a 2 liter platty, usually without a drink tube. I use the platty to hump extra water through dr...

In GEAR » Anyone move away from Water Bladders?
January 15, 8:47pm

McHale
Sweet pack, my Merkebeiner pack,"might" be arriving sometime this month. I went with the 140d Gray Grid-stock fabric. One nicety, is you can order options for your pack, should you need ...

In GEAR » McHale Packs -- Observations & Comments
January 10, 10:39am

Deep cold mitts
Here's what I use for the Upper Great Lakes region: http://www.wintergreennorthernwear.com/Accessories-Hands/924-78080-Plunge-Mitt.html

In GEAR » Recommend me a Winter glove system
January 08, 10:59pm

Da Gear
McHale Chasm TT Rainbow Jetboil

In GEAR » Your Best Gear of 2010
January 08, 8:16am

Re: Winter sleeping bag temp rating recommendations.
Agree with last post, winter in the mountains ain't the place to be playing around with ultra-lightweight clothing and bedding set-ups, even if its an overnight trip, which in some cases may tu...

In GEAR » Need Help with my Winter Sleep Setup for NorthEast Overnighters/ Trying to build a 0 degree setup using camp clothes and a 3-season quilt
January 07, 8:49pm

WM
I've used my WM Versalite here in Michigan in December down to maybe 13deg. Kept me warm enough,without additional clothing. I had an older model WM Puma and like a dummy, I sold it. Now that w...

In GEAR » Need Help with my Winter Sleep Setup for NorthEast Overnighters/ Trying to build a 0 degree setup using camp clothes and a 3-season quilt
January 07, 7:55pm

hip-belt
Kudos to Golite for making the hip-belt detachable, and or interchangeable. I'm assuming that one could purchase the belts separate from Golite, should one need a medium size pack, but a large ...

In Editor's Roundtable » GoLite Peak Backpack Review
January 05, 9:16am

All Reader Reviews by Michael Fogarty

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McHale Chasm
I bought my McHale Chasm pack to be my one and only do-all pack, and I've not been disappointed in the least. First off, the workmanship is second to none. Next and most importantly is the fit. ...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
November 14, 11:39pm

ULA Ohm
As with all of ULA's gear, their workmanship is excellent. Load transfer is good, and I could remove .9L plattys, from the side pockets, without needing to remove the pack. I would have scored th...

In Backpacks - Frameless
May 14, 8:29pm

Mountain Laurel Designs Zip
I just recently received my Zip pack, delivered as promised, within 8 weeks. First off the workmanship is probably the best I've seen, easily on par with ULA. The Green Sil-nylon is thicker th...

In Backpacks - Frameless
August 22, 5:32pm