[pct-l] ULA Pack Comparisons

[msaenz at mve-architects.com (Mike Saenz)]

Great! Thanks for the info, Brian!
I have a few more questions, so I'll direct these to your info e-mail.

Hot DAMN! That is the number one reason I LOVE this list!
Where else can you get this sort of info straight from the horse's
mouth??!!!

And between Glen, Brian and Ron...the folks at Bearvault (what's the
update on that Vidette Meadow bear?!), It's like getting customer
service support from Bill Gates!

I just may re-activate my Backpackgeartest.org tester status when I
decide on which one of your packs I want... 


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-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net
[mailto:pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Brian
Frankle
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 10:21 AM
To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] ULA Pack Comparisons

Mike-

No official 'matrix' exists for a direct comparison between the '06 and
'05 ULA Product line. It has been on my TO DO list for some time...but
sewing takes precedence!

The Catalyst replaced the P-2. Much improved shape.
Much more rigid hipbelt. Improved shoulder straps.
~200 cu inches smaller total volume. Front mesh pocket is much larger
than P-2. Bear canisters fit. Catalyst orders started shipping last
week, so maybe some users will begin to post responses to inquiries
about the pack.

Circuit is a combo of the Fusion and the P-1. 3,700 cu in. P-1 was 4,200
cu in, Fusion was 3,800. Circuit has a better shape, more rigid belt,
and improved shoulder straps. Front Mesh pocket is similar to P-1...BIG.
Hoop suspension like Fusion. Still a 'soft bodied'
pack, but one that does not require a sleeping pad as a frame. Smaller
canisters fit. Circuits have not shipped to anyone yet, so info from
others is not gonna happen...

Conduit is more like a P-1...basically a frameless pack. 3,200 cu in.
Sleeping pad as frame support. 20 oz. I've yet to ship any of my Conduit
b/o so info from others does not exist.

If you need any specifics, please feel free to contact me offlist at
info@ula-equipment.com. 

Thanks!

Brian

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