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    Quote Originally Posted by Mags View Post
    http://www.ula-equipment.com/catalyst.htm

    No need for an over designed pack. The Catalyst is an aswesome pack with great suspension..and still light (consdering it is more of a traditional pack).

    Besides, it was not so much about the weight of the pack but the suggested size. I again challenge the assertion you need 5500 CI for a THRU-HIKE of the AT.

    A larger pack may be needed for other endeavors..but for a thru-hike of the AT?
    True, and had I had the ability to try on a ULA, I might have. Only packs that I had that were easy for me to get ahold of were Gregory's and Osprey's, unfortunately the Osprey's didn't fit me well, and at that point in my life I still had bulky equipment.

    Actually, I'd thought about going to a smaller pack, but after my trip to the 4 peaks in AZ I decided that I'll take this behomoth with me for a month on the PCT, sure to get lots of weird looks.

    In the end its still all personal preferences. Different packs for different backs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mags View Post


    Indeed. Hardly any resupply points on the AT from what I understand.

    I think I'll do caches next time I thru-hike the AT.
    I hear they are hard to get into place because of the lack of road crossings.
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    Quote Originally Posted by taildragger View Post
    In the end its still all personal preferences. Different packs for different backs.

    True. But look where the advice came from and judge accordingly.

    Some of us have done extensive long distance hiking on major scenic trails.

    Some advice guys on national website may not have.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SGT Rock View Post
    I hear they are hard to get into place because of the lack of road crossings.
    WALK IN THE WOODS also leads me to believe there are grizzly bears on the trail, too. I better take bear sprary(R) my big pack...
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    What's a bear sprary?

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    New secret anti-bear device. If you really wanna know - ask the gear guy. That would be a hoot.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SGT Rock View Post
    New secret anti-bear device. If you really wanna know - ask the gear guy. That would be a hoot.
    He might suggest something along the lines of this



    Great for mowing down multiple bears in case you get surrounded by the herd

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    I have one of those - but the ultralight version.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SGT Rock View Post
    I have one of those - but the ultralight version.
    How bads the kick on the carbon fiber model?

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    Quote Originally Posted by saimyoji View Post
    What's a bear sprary?
    Heavier form of bear spray. It is the deluxe version endorsed by Outside Magazine. Comes in your choice of fuschia, periwinkle, and hunter green. Eco-friendly, too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by taildragger View Post
    How bads the kick on the carbon fiber model?
    It's worse. There is practically no weight to it. But the cool thing is the barrel doesn't overheat as fast.
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    Oh, I forgot this too. The LiIon battery for it lasts longer on a charge than the regular does with the alkaline.
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