Anyone use a BV 500 in a ULA Circuit?

[tuswm]

I have the OHM. I pack the bear can vertically

[10-K]

The only ULA pack that'll hold a BV-500 horizontal is the Catalyst.

[saltysack]

Thx all...I decided to return the bv500 and pay the $45 to just rent a Bearikade weekender...lil smaller and lighter


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[Lyle]

The only ULA pack that'll hold a BV-500 horizontal is the Catalyst.

Or, for us "early adopters of ULA greatness" the P2. That is what I use when I carry the BV-500. It will hold the BV in either orientation, but I prefer vertical for the reasons I posted above.

[10-K]

How long since the P2 has been for sale from ULA?

[Lyle]

How long since the P2 has been for sale from ULA?

Not sure, I think I bought mine in 2004, maybe 2003. I believe it was 2005 or 2006 when it was replaced with the Catalyst.

Interesting aside: Last summer I spoke with Chris at ULA. When he found out I was planning to use my P2 for a JMT hike, he told me it was a great choice. In fact, he said that they had recently had a request by a group of women to build 5 P2s in Pink. He said they pulled out the old patterns and made the packs to order, said they were to be used for a PCT thru hike. I thought that was a pretty responsive company. So to answer your question specifically, it may still be available under the right circumstances.

I generally use the Ohm 2 now, but when winter hiking or carrying the Bear Vault, the P2 is ideal.

[10-K]

I use an Ohm 2 as well - great pack. I'm taking a Circuit on the CDT and also have 3 Catalysts.

I also have Gossamer Gear, zPacks, and Six Moon Design packs but I always come back to ULA.

[saltysack]

I use an Ohm 2 as well - great pack. I'm taking a Circuit on the CDT and also have 3 Catalysts.

I also have Gossamer Gear, zPacks, and Six Moon Design packs but I always come back to ULA.

Thanks 10K you just save me several hundred dollars. My circuit has been awesome I was thinking about is the zpacks arc blast but the more I think about it there's no need..... I use my circuit four seasons and works great for roll


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[slbirdnerd]

Not familiar with that pack but can you keep it empty (or put something really light in it) and strap it on top of the pack? I saw a few people doing that when I did my hike.

Hmmm. Interesting thought. I suppose you could keep your food in an Opsak in your pack while you're hiking (prevent food from smelling up your pack), then stick it in the BV at camp? Can anyone convince me why this isn't a good idea?