Re: [at-l] Chernobyl pack...

[Jim Phillips <gammara1@mediaone.net>]

I have a  "AT" wild things pack.I added 2 large outside net compartments, and a
nylon thing to attack things to if i needed to. I use my tent poles inside the
zippered compartment for added rigidity.It is light. Its size make u think about
everything u take. It works for me on week hikes. THeir phone department is the
worst-" look u want the thing or noT? no we dont have any stuff to mail u- yes or
no- u want it? "

Thomas McGinnis wrote:

>      I think the Chernobyl is a real contender, as well as their neighbor
>      Wild Things' "AT" (excepting the WT customer service -- "Hey, we're an
>      'ice' company, OK? Not a 'trail' company. We really don't care (about
>      backpacking).") and the Mountain Tools' Ice Bash. My problem with ALL
>      of these packs (the reason I designed my own) is that they are all top
>      loaders, necessitating unpacking your entire kit in order to go to
>      sleep -- no "dinner at the stream, sleep on the peak" manuevers. And
>      for ultralite, where your load IS your suspension, packing your
>      bag/shelter on top is not an option.
>
>      Sloetoe'79
>
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> Subject: [at-l] Chernobyl pack...
> Author:  "Daniel C. Webb" <dwebb@nike.heidelberg.edu> at ima
> Date:    4/7/99 5:02 PM
>
> I'm new to this list, but I've enjoyed the chat so far.  I hope I can
> learn form you guys and maybe contribute to some of the threads in the
> future.
>
> Anyways, I'm planning on thru-hiking the AT in 2000.  I've been getting my
> gear list together.  I've decided to go the ultralight route.  I've
> already got my list down to 20.33 pounds.  That is with a Dana Bridger
> Pack.  I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the
> Chernobyl pack by Cold, Cold World?  I've not been able to find a local
> dealer yet.  If I used this pack, that would cut about 2 pounds off of my
> weight, bringing it to approx. 18 pounds (not counting food and water,
> which would add about another 12).
>
> Any thoughts on this pack would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
>
> - Dan
>
>
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