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  • Backpack Comparison Chart

    Published on 04-03-2012 19:08
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    Backpack Comparison Chart
    by
    Roland


    Whiteblaze members frequently ask questions about different pack models. The chart below displays the models, commonly mentioned by Whiteblaze members, and provides basic information for comparison.

    Backpack Comparison
    BrandModel *Weight (oz) **Volume (ci)Max. Load (lbs)MSRP Link
    GossamerWhisper42000?$100 http://www.gossamergear.com/
    Fanatic FringeAlpine Trail6240020$100 http://www.fanaticfringe.com/
    GossamerG57380025$125 http://www.gossamergear.com/
    Fanatic FringeThompson Peak10360020$70 http://www.fanaticfringe.com/
    GoliteBreeze14375020$70 http://www.golite.com/
    GoliteDawn14250020$80 http://www.golite.com/
    GossamerG416460030$85 http://www.gossamergear.com/
    GossamerMariposa16420040? http://www.gossamergear.com
    Granite GearVirga19320020$100 http://www.granitegear.com/
    GoliteGust20465030$100 http://www.golite.com/
    GoliteJam22275030$90 http://www.golite.com/
    EquinoxKatahdin223350?$110 http://www.equinoxltd.com/
    MoonbowGearskin222500 - 6500?$180 http://www.moonbowgear.com/
    Six Moon DesignsComet22370035? http://www.sixmoondesigns.com
    Six Moon DesignsStarlite23405035$150 http://www.sixmoondesigns.com
    ULAP1244250?$125 http://www.ula-equipment.com
    GoliteRace30310030$100 http://www.golite.com/
    Granite GearVapor Trail30360030$150 http://www.granitegear.com/
    ULAFusion323500?$165 http://www.ula-equipment.com
    MountainsmithGhost34280025$150 http://www.mountainsmith.com
    GoliteSpeed36360030$140 http://www.golite.com/
    Granite GearLatitude Vapor42380030$180 http://www.granitegear.com/
    GregoryG-Pack442700?$140 http://www.gregorypacks.com/
    ULAP2474900?$210 http://www.ula-equipment.com
    Granite GearNimbus Ozone48380040$200 http://www.granitegear.com/
    GregoryZ-Pack513300?$180 http://www.gregorypacks.com/
    OspreyAether 6056370025$200 http://www.ospreypacks.com
    Granite GearNimbus Latitude563800?$230 http://www.granitegear.com/
    REIMorningstar 65684200?$135 http://www.rei.com
    REIMorningstar 75714950?$145 http://www.rei.com
    OspreyAether 7580450030$240 http://www.ospreypacks.com
    GregoryShasta994950?$250 http://www.gregorypacks.com/
    Dana DesignTerraplane LTW1055800?$440 http://www.danadesign.com/
    * Models shown are those said to be used by Whiteblaze members, and gleaned from various threads.
    ** Specifications shown are from the manufacturers' websites, for medium sized packs, whenever available.



    Roland
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      molly_beth - 11-16-2016, 09:20
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      Hi I want to get my first back packing backpack- and I'm going to hike the AT in sections, does any one have specific recommendations?

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