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Re: UL Tents

 

I've had success with the Mariposa at 36 pounds.? Half was water and food for 7 days.? The key is to put all the weight on the hip belt.? The top of the pack straps only touch the front of my shoulders. I've read great things about the Flash and my friend loves the ULA circuit.? It's a little heavier, but I agree with another emailer that a good suspension system can be worth a little heavier pack.??

Osprey packs and the Mariposa were the most prevalent packs I saw on the JMT last week.

One more thing about the Mariposa is the removable back panel.? It's an awesome feature with helpful uses.? I replaced mine with a full length foldable 1/8 pad they started selling last year.? I recommend it for laying around camp, putting it in your camp chair for warmth and under your sleeping pad for extra r-value and protection from things that can cut or puncture an inflatable pad.? ?I also add a small zpacks sitpad in the lower part of the back panel to move a significant portion of the pack off my back for airflow.

Lastly, you can rent a bearikade from the manufacturer of you don't want to buy one.

Have a blast!

Quinton


On Wed, Aug 21, 2024, 7:15?PM Martha via <marthagilmorephd=[email protected]> wrote:
I had a larger Flash (65 I think) which worked well for me but I wanted something lighter.? I tried the Mariposa and found when I loaded it with about 30 pounds it felt like I was carrying a toddler with his arms around my neck - as in I was quite uncomfortable and felt strangled.? I ended up with the Zpacks archaul which I love and I carry around 35 pounds and even up to 40 comfortably.
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On Wed, Aug 21, 2024 at 4:04?PM chayaj via <chayaj=[email protected]> wrote:

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@Lange, I had seen the clearance Mariposas.? The new Mariposa apparently has a new frame (PVT). ? I do not know too much about PVT, so if anybody does know what that does, I would love to know.
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Also, where do people advertise if they are selling Durston tents or Bearikades?? Those do not seem to be craigslist type items.
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The REI Flash 55 at 30% off is very tempting; thanks for the heads-up. ?
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I *WISH* I could get down to 25 lbs, but that is unlikely, especially for a 7-8 day trip, which is what I am looking at, unless I want to resupply all the time.? I was looking at the Mariposa over the ULA Circuit because the Mariposa is supposed to have better padding.
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CJ
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