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Will Rietveld
( WilliWabbit - BPL STAFF - M)

Locale:
Southwest Colorado
Big Sky Products Shadow Backpack (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008) on 01/25/2008 23:27:10 MST  

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Big Sky Products Shadow Backpack (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Andrew Richardson
( arichardson6 - M)

Locale:
North East
Re: Big Sky Products Shadow Backpack (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008) on 01/26/2008 09:24:33 MST  

That looks like a great pack! Seems like it has a great compression system which is what I always find lacking in lighter packs.

Tough fabric is nice. I would prefer for it to be a bit smaller, but 4000ci can work for winter I suppose!

I would love to try this pack out!

Edited by arichardson6 on 01/26/2008 09:26:52 MST.
Roger Alsborg
( FastWalker - M)
 		Re: Big Sky Products Shadow Backpack (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008) on 01/26/2008 10:13:38 MST  

BIG SKY… Nice Pack!

2lbs 15oz's like Andrew mentioned looks perfect for winter travel or for long unsupported treks. I also appreciate the extra durability

Regards

R
Tjaard Breeuwer
( Tjaard )

Locale:
Midwest
Compare to Granite gear on 03/21/2008 14:21:58 MDT  

How does it compare in volume and carrying to a GG Nimbus Ozone?
David Ure
( FamilyGuy - M)
 		Pack on 03/21/2008 19:10:13 MDT  

Don't worry about it - not like you will ever see one after you order it, or at least within 12 to 16 months.....;)
Martin Wood
( 18Bravo - M)
 		Compare with OMM Villain on 03/22/2008 03:48:22 MDT  

This is a UK pack with some simmilar design features

OMM Villain 45+10 so 55Ltr

Features
Capacity 45lt + 10lt
RL - Rugged Light created with Dyneema™ fabric
Leanweight Chassis™
Platfomat™ 55 (Can be replaced with folded Thermarest Prolite 3 Short)
Rope can be securely carried under lid
Compression system is totally detachable
Side mesh pockets are one-time removable (Involves cutting)
Carries skis, snow shovel, probes, axes, bladders, bottles
Full weight 1050g - Lean weight 800g

there is another verion the MSC which has even more carry options. OMM ruckacks are fantastic lightweight gear used by a lot of adventure racers in the UK (this is there heaviest pack) they are also hardwaring I'm a squaddie and I cant break mine.