[at-l] Backpack advice needed

[garyticknor@starpower.net (Gary Ticknor)]

For trail hiking in damp climates, there is nothing like an external.

- Gary from Fairfax, starting up the war...

Rami wrote:

> ...
> > Anyway---Frank and I are preparing for our 2002 Thru-hike.  We recently
> received our backpack/tent from Moonbowgear.  Frank will carry this and
> other gear for a total wt. of 25 #. I plan to carry 15-18#.  What type,
> size, mfg, pack will be best for me--- 5' 3" female?
> > Also---what about making our own sleeping bag?
> >
> > Any and all suggestions welcome!  Thanks in advance!
> > Sunny
>
> I've never tried it, but yesterday I was looking at Marmot packs...(My
> wife's birthday...)
> Anyone have any experience with the Cornice
> http://www.marmot.com/products/packs/packs_prod_bkpk_cornice.html
> or the Glissade
> http://www.marmot.com/products/packs/packs_prod_bkpk_glissade.html
>
> Thanks,
>
> -r
>
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