[pct-l] GG VaporTrail vs ULA P1

[m.karon at comcast.net (Marshall Karon)]

Got the ULA-P1. Used it on my Colorado Trail hike last summer. Loved it. I 
got it with the hip belt pockets and floating top pouch which doubles as a 
fanny pack. Weighed in at a bit over 2# with all the options I had. Sturdy, 
carried well. Very well built. Was able to get a 3/4 Z-rest inside plus 
gear. Probably didn't go over 30 lbs; normally around 25 max.

Would have liked the shape to have been a little larger at the top - it was 
a bit slim so sometimes hard to get things into it; it was bigger at the 
bottom. Don't know how it would work with a bear canister. Doesn't really 
need more volume. The front mesh pocket was great. Side pockets were good 
for bottles. And those hip belt pockets were just so useful. Fabric against 
back and hips was very soft (but sturdy).

I'll use it again and again. Brian makes a great pack.

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@comcast.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Aloha! Ann" <AlohaAnn@adelphia.net>
To: "PCT Backcountry" <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>; 
<BackpackingLight@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2005 8:39 PM
Subject: [pct-l] GG VaporTrail vs ULA P1


Aloha All!

Alrighty... I've heard and read much about the Granite Gear Vapor Trail. 
Lots of good plugs for it and have friends that love it.  Now I'd like to 
hear all the pros and cons for the ULA P1.  Any one have it?  Use it?  Like 
it?  Hate it?  Etc., etc.  I'm still working out a few gear issues 
(Feathered Friends Winter Wren or Swallow vs Western Mountaineer Alpinist?) 
but believe one of these two packs will work in the end.  I had considered 
the P2 but just believe it's too much bag for my needs.  I used a Gregory G 
Pack (2900 cu in) on the AT and loved it but it fell apart four days before 
the end of the hike.  Again, loved it for the most part but....new hike.. 
.new pack.  So... let's hear it all.

Your thoughts/viewpoints are always appreciated.

Aloha! Ann
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