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Kaitum
I had the Kaitum-2, but never really used it. It was actually too large for me. It was just over 13ft long end to end. (identical dual pull-out vestibules)

In GEAR » Hilleberg Soulo Tent Video Review
December 12, 11:22pm

thats where quilt's shine
Quilts are excellent for side/stomach/tosser/turners. More width is always better in my book, like a 55" wide Nunatak, but you can also do well with a 50" wide quilt that both Jacks R bet...

In GEAR » Are quilts for side sleepers?
December 12, 8:43pm

Nice
Very nice video, you made me want to buy this tent, that I've been considering for sometime. I did have the Nallo2, which I used for solo winter camping as well,really wish I would have hung on...

In GEAR » Hilleberg Soulo Tent Video Review
December 12, 7:23pm

Y strap mod
On my GG Mariposa Plus, I did a mod to the Y strap, basically I cut it off but left approx. 2" remaining on each side, at the pack. This allows the straps to be threaded through the daisy chai...

In GEAR » Bear Canister Carry Options With Small Packs
December 12, 7:12pm

McHale
Don't know why any would consider a hunting style pack for lightweight backpacking. I'll stick with my McHale's, cant wait for my 3lb Merkebeiner pack to arrive for my heavy 30lb max lo...

In GEAR » New Kifaru Pack - less then 3lbs, 5200 ci, will carry 100+ lbs!
December 11, 11:57am

Nice pack and review!
Sweet pack, people don't understand or believe it, until they've actually experienced a McHale Pack. I recently purchased a used Gregory Palisade pack off ebay, as it is an older model wit...

In GEAR » McHale Packs -- Observations & Comments
December 10, 2:56pm

Stays
McHale's smaller/lighter pack's, feature smaller width stays as well, probably comparable to a ULA Catalyst, which has .5" wide stays. I believe McHale uses a higher grade aluminum for...

In GEAR » McHale Packs -- Observations & Comments
December 09, 10:24pm

Been there and back.
I just like to see and play with the many different pack's that are available today. Its cost me big $$$$ over the years, and a lot of people have benefited from my buy,try,and sell forays. I d...

In GEAR » McHale Packs -- Observations & Comments
December 09, 7:58pm

McHale style
Dan, It might be a good idea to explain the fit, and even post a photo showing a side view of a person wearing a McHale pack. Many that don't know the proper McHale fit, will think the pack ...

In Gear Swap » McHale LBP 36 Full Dyneema
December 09, 4:46pm

Dana Design Terraplane's
I have 2 Dana Design Terraplane's 1) Large pack,large hip-belt and shoulder straps, approx volume 6,000+ci color Pumpkin mint cond. $280.00 shipped (Mexican made) 2) Med pack, hip-belt an...

In Gear Swap » WTB Heavier Midsize Pack
December 09, 11:50am

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