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Just got my replacement Packa. It's a medium and weighs 328 gr. My old one weighs 329 gr; that's great, every gram counts! -
rainswift replied to the thread The Packa vs Altus Poncho.My dream poncho is the Altus, at a weight <350g, with pit zips, in a high-vis colour. 😆 I might contact Beta By Data, who makes custom ultralight gear, one day with this idea.
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I bought mine in summer '22. I did end up buying rain pants in Palas de Rei and pretty much just wore them from them on. Now I have some nifty lightweight ones from REI I'll bring if I ever walk it again!
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It would add a little bit of weight but someone with decent sewing skills could install pit zips in the Altus.
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rainswift replied to the thread Backpack Replacement Recos?.Geartrade.ca carries a number of Gossamer Gear packs! :) I have a Kumo 36 in the purple Vaporwave colourway and I really like it. It's super light - under 600g. But it definitely doesn't have as many features as your existing Gregory packs.
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rainswift replied to the thread Backpack Replacement Recos?.Sounds like you are in Canada due to the MEC comment. For ultralight gear, Geartrade.ca carries equipment from cottage brands like the ones Trecile listed above. They're in Okotoks, AB but of course they'll ship Canada-wide. Disadvantage is you...
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rainswift replied to the thread Backpack Replacement Recos?.I think your best bet is to go to an outdoor outfitter store with your wife, your existing Gregory packs, and a luggage scale. If you're in the States, REI is a good store. If in Canada, MEC or VPO. Elsewhere, not sure what stores. They'll...
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No, you aren't going mad. It has gone poof, and we aren't quite sure exactly what happened to it. Hopefully, @ivar will be able to restore it. If not, we will create a new thread for April to recreate it.
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rainswift replied to the thread The Packa vs Altus Poncho.@kmrice and @raincitygal, I really appreciate you listing your Packa's weights of 312g for small and 329g for medium (unclear what "generation" of Packa those were). Makes them more attractive, excepting the need for rain pants/kilt which adds...
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Your instructions are exactly what I do with my Poncho. In fact I find it really easy to put on when it is windy.
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