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Re: Ultralight Backpacks Used by Women on the JMT and InReach/Garmin units
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(Sorry if this ends up being a double post. I think I accidentally didn't successfully?post the first time!) As a fellow shortie, I really love your question! As context, I'm 5'2", 126-ish most days, 32C, narrow hips. I have many miles of experience in different conditions and places. I completed my NOBO JMT in 2022 in about 15 days. My base weight is generally 11lbs, depending on conditions and whether I weight-splurge on some luxury items. For my JMT, and for many years before, I used the REI Flash 45, size S. This fit my Bearikade vertically, snuggly, but no problems. It was wonderful in that it distributed weight well to my hips and the padded shoulder straps were very comfortable. I was not particularly careful and it held up until a trip to the desert where I carried?10L of water and far exceeded its weight limit. If not for the horrible squeaking and some weird frame things, I would patch the holes and be still using it. I mention this pack because even though REI now only carry Flash 55, it was a fantastic bag, and you can try it on in the store. It is also often on sale. I currently use the ULA Ultra Ohm 40L in a size small torso, size small hip belt, and S straps. The belt probably could have been XS, but it's good to have flexibility in the winter for different layers and I have been able to adjust vertically it up/down to dial in the fit. It also carries weight extremely comfortably, including a full winter load a couple months ago (double quilt x lots of treats). I like the ultra material, though somehow have managed to make a hole in the mesh. Water bottles are easy to access without breaking off your arms. My biggest adjustment is being brain-less and figuring out how to organize my gear. It also fits Bearikade vertically. My non-fit related annoyance is at the direction of the hip belt zipper. Unfortunately, cottage brands are like petite clothes - not in store, so you just have to spend the time to order and return. I had an opportunity to play with a friend's XL Circuit (not the same, I know), but took the plunge. The customer service at ULA was top notch and I liked it enough to end the experiment right there. I have not regretted it and recommend that you don't obsess over the exact perfectly perfect perfect pack.?? One other size note. I notice you are coming down from a 60L so YMMV on my advice. I have a weird imagining in my head about unobstructed arm swing. This is why I favor the 40L packs over anything wider, like the GG or the Circuit, which seem great but are too much bag for me. But this depends on the other gear you use. If you have other questions about petite gear, please let me know bc I think it is a subject that doesn't get enough attention. I also use an inReach mini, old model. It has been amazing since I really like solo trips, and has given my family and friends peace of mind. I see no reason to upgrade to the inReach2 until it properly dies. Hope this posts successfully and was helpful.? sharon On Tue, Apr 9, 2024 at 8:37?PM chayaj via <chayaj=[email protected]> wrote:
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