New pack recommendations

[Venchka]

Have found the Section Hiker's pages on the Seek Outside packs?
If you're frustrated by the Seek Outside web site, CALL THEM. On the phone. You know. The thing in your hand that you use to post at WhiteBlaze.
Wayne


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[Venchka]

https://sectionhiker.com/seek-outsid...ckpack-review/

https://seekoutside.com/blog/seek-ou...ight-backpack/

https://backpackinglight.com/forums/...e-4500-review/

The Divide is everywhere. The extension collar, just like that used by ULA, HMG, etc. rolls down to the top of the frame if needed. Or hold a bear canister if needed.
Wayne


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[Venchka]

Found on the Seek Outside web pages:
"Tapered main bag adapts to large loads, and rolls down to hug smaller loads. When rolled down to the top of the frame the Divide is little more than 3000 cubic inches, but at full capacity balloons to 4500."
Wayne


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[saltysack]

How about that new pack by Sierra Designs...flex capacitor??


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[litetrek]

Have found the Section Hiker's pages on the Seek Outside packs?
If you're frustrated by the Seek Outside web site, CALL THEM. On the phone. You know. The thing in your hand that you use to post at WhiteBlaze.
Wayne


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Actually Wayne I'm nearly 60 years old ... not part of the smartphone generation. I do have a smartphone but I don't use it much AND I'm well aware that they can answer some of my questions. So, I WILL eventually call them. However, as you know you don't get unbiased information from someone trying to sell you their product. I learned a long time ago not to take advice from someone who would make money off of the deal.

Yes, I did find the section hikers page yesterday on the unaweep, not the divide - I'll look again.

[litetrek]

https://sectionhiker.com/seek-outsid...ckpack-review/

https://seekoutside.com/blog/seek-ou...ight-backpack/

https://backpackinglight.com/forums/...e-4500-review/

The Divide is everywhere. The extension collar, just like that used by ULA, HMG, etc. rolls down to the top of the frame if needed. Or hold a bear canister if needed.
Wayne


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Yes, I guess I saw all of those yesterday. I forgot that I saw the divide review. I was specifically looking for a picture of someone wearing it with the collar fully extended (from the side). I hike on ungroomed trails with lots of deadfall to crawl over or under. An extension collar that is filled and sticks up quite a bit gets easily stuck.

[Venchka]

Yes, I guess I saw all of those yesterday. I forgot that I saw the divide review. I was specifically looking for a picture of someone wearing it with the collar fully extended (from the side). I hike on ungroomed trails with lots of deadfall to crawl over or under. An extension collar that is filled and sticks up quite a bit gets easily stuck.

That's going to be dependent upon your gear and how you pack it.
I managed to fill up the Catalyst last year when I added my food bag loaded for a week. By the time I rolled the top closed and compressed it, the top was below the top of my head. I have no idea how that compares to the Divide.
Similar trip this year. Different pack. Ursack Major bag filled for a week. The top of the pack is roughly at the top of my ears.
Wayne who is headed for 72.


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[Venchka]

I discovered a quick way to find hundreds of backpack photos arranged by pack name.
Google search phrase:
Seek Outside Divide 4600 review
When the search is complete click on the IMAGES tab. Enjoy.
The same process works for ULA Catalyst, etc.
Wayne


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[egilbe]

You dont have to fill the extension collar. You can roll it down. You can use the Unaweep with, or without the frame extensions. Using the talon, you can compress any load you want down to just the frame, or water bladder. You can add all kinds of bulky items to the pack using the compression system. Its very flexible and modular.

[egilbe]

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[litetrek]

Thanks. I've been backpacking for at least 45 years. I know how a roll top works. I want a pack that doesn't have the roll up section hovering over my head when its full. I usually fill a 60 L pack. The divide is 50 L with the roll top all the way down and about 70 L + with it fully extended. My best guess is that for my usual trip I would have the roll top half extended - maybe (probably) acceptable. I hate buying things online that I can't see and touch before buying. Especially expensive not returnable things plus shipping costs.

[litetrek]

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Awesome. That's exactly what I needed. I appreciate it. If those came from a google search I apologize because my searches were fairly non-productive.

[egilbe]

My gf's facebook. Those are of me. From as little as 15 pounds to as much as 42ish. The packbag is a 4800. A bit bigger than what they are making now. Its also in cuben fiber which they stopped using.

[litetrek]

My gf's facebook. Those are of me. From as little as 15 pounds to as much as 42ish. The packbag is a 4800. A bit bigger than what they are making now. Its also in cuben fiber which they stopped using.

Thanks. I estimate the current divide to be slightly too small for me. However, I could make it work. That said its a lot of money to spend for "almost" what I'm looking for. Its the closest to what I want that I've found.

[saltysack]

My gf's facebook. Those are of me. From as little as 15 pounds to as much as 42ish. The packbag is a 4800. A bit bigger than what they are making now. Its also in cuben fiber which they stopped using.

Nice pack!


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[egilbe]

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[litetrek]

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I see one or two of my packs in your collection.

[egilbe]

I see one or two of my packs in your collection.

You probably do

[Maineiac64]

Is that a cuben fiber pizza box?

[litetrek]

https://sectionhiker.com/seek-outsid...ckpack-review/

https://seekoutside.com/blog/seek-ou...ight-backpack/

https://backpackinglight.com/forums/...e-4500-review/

The Divide is everywhere. The extension collar, just like that used by ULA, HMG, etc. rolls down to the top of the frame if needed. Or hold a bear canister if needed.
Wayne


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Once I realized the unaweep and the divide are two separate packs I have been able to find a lot more reviews for the divide. In still haven't found anything that gives the volume of the side water bottle pockets. I like to carry my cook kit in a water bottle pocket and it takes a fairly large pocket. Would like this information if you or anyone else has it.