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  1. Original post
    David
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    Hi All,
    Now that summer's not too far away, I was thinking about doing some
    backpacking again this year. I'm always trying to find ways of reducing the
    amount of weight I carry and I recently came across a review in TGO on 'big
    packs'. Currently I have a Karrimor Jaguar which is pretty sturdy and does
    the job well. It has lots of pockets and an integral rucksack cover and
    other clever stuff but it is pretty heavy. I noticed in the article that it
    recommended the Lowe Alpine Contour Hyperlite (amongst others) which comes
    in at a whopping 1.7kg less than the Karrimor which seems like a pretty good
    weight saving. It's also quite a bit cheaper than the Karrimor also. Seems
    like this might be agood way to shed the best part of 2kg immediately!.

    Has anyone here used the HyperLite or have any experiences with it?. It
    seems to be a no-brainer to me, but without actually getting my hands on one
    to try I probably won't be able to tell without commiting to buy it
    (especially with the lack of decent outdoors suppliers in the south east).
    Presumably there must be a price to pay in having a pack that's this much
    lighter?.

    Thanks in advance.

    Dave

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  2. Andy Howell
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    David said:

    Has anyone here used the HyperLite or have any experiences with it?. It
    seems to be a no-brainer to me, but without actually getting my hands on one
    to try I probably won't be able to tell without commiting to buy it
    (especially with the lack of decent outdoors suppliers in the south east).
    Presumably there must be a price to pay in having a pack that's this much
    lighter?.

    Dave, this pack is still almost 2 kg which is really still too heavy.

    Have a look at wwww.hike-lite.co.uk and www.backpackinglite.co.uk

    The Gregory Z pack is pretty good and is about half a kilo lighter but the
    Go-Lite and the Kimmlite/OMM ranges are lighter still. Also these packs are
    very competitively priced.

    You might be lucky enough to find these packs in local stores. But both
    online companies will be happy to give you really good advice over the
    phone.

    1.9 kilograms is certainly not hyperlite !!!!

    --
    Andy Howell, Birmingham, UK. To mail simply put back the dots ...

    Must Be Over There ...
    http://www.ecotrend.org.uk/trek

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  3. Jhimmy
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    Quoted message said:


    Have a look at wwww.hike-lite.co.uk and www.backpackinglite.co.uk

    Quoted message said:

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    Andy Howell, Birmingham, UK. To mail simply put back the dots ...

    Link doesn't work, Andy.

    Jhimmy

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  4. Roy
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    "Jhimmy" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:


    Have a look at wwww.hike-lite.co.uk and www.backpackinglite.co.uk

    Quoted message said:

    --


    Andy Howell, Birmingham, UK. To mail simply put back the dots ...

    Link doesn't work, Andy.

    Jhimmy

    Thaat's 'cos it's not an American site :-)

    http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/

    Roy.

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  5. David
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    1.9 kilograms is certainly not hyperlite !!!!

    It might not be the lightest but it may be the best compromise between
    weight and comfort / features. Without experiencing them I won't know. Also,
    I'm more likely to trust (perhaps incorrectly) a well known company such as
    Karrimor or Lowe Apline on quality grounds, and consequently be happier
    ordering online without getting my hands on the product beforehand, than
    with a GoLite or Gregory product.

    Dave

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  6. Chris Townsend
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    In message <[email hidden]>, David
    <[email hidden]> writes

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    1.9 kilograms is certainly not hyperlite !!!!

    It might not be the lightest but it may be the best compromise between
    weight and comfort / features. Without experiencing them I won't know. Also,
    I'm more likely to trust (perhaps incorrectly) a well known company such as
    Karrimor or Lowe Apline on quality grounds, and consequently be happier
    ordering online without getting my hands on the product beforehand, than
    with a GoLite or Gregory product.


    There's little difference in quality between Lowe Alpine, GoLite and
    Gregory. GoLite is a relatively new company but Gregory has been one of
    the top pack brands in the USA for well over 20 years. I first got a
    Gregory pack in 1985 on a long walk in the States after my Karrimor pack
    broke. I then used the same pack on a long walk in the Yukon. I haven't
    used it for quite a few years because it is heavy, unlike the new
    Gregory packs.

    The problem with buying online is the fit. The best pack is the one that
    fits you best, which is difficult to discover if you can't try a
    selection on.

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  7. W. D. Grey
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    In article <[email hidden]>, Roy <roy@?.?.invalid>
    writes

    Quoted message said:


    "Jhimmy" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:


    Have a look at wwww.hike-lite.co.uk and www.backpackinglite.co.uk
    > --
    Andy Howell, Birmingham, UK. To mail simply put back the dots ...

    Link doesn't work, Andy.

    Jhimmy

    Thaat's 'cos it's not an American site :-)

    http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/

    Roy.


    try .com

    Is that the right site?
    --
    Bill Grey
    http://www.billboy.co.uk

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  8. David
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    Thanks Chris.

    Quoted message said:

    The problem with buying online is the fit. The best pack is the one that
    fits you best, which is difficult to discover if you can't try a selection
    on.

    I'd certainly agree with that. Can anyone suggest a good shop in the south
    east that stocks a decent (and relevant) range of rucksacks?.

    Dave

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  9. Chris Townsend
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    In message <[email hidden]>, David
    <[email hidden]> writes

    Quoted message said:

    Thanks Chris.

    Quoted message said:

    The problem with buying online is the fit. The best pack is the one that
    fits you best, which is difficult to discover if you can't try a selection
    on.

    I'd certainly agree with that. Can anyone suggest a good shop in the south
    east that stocks a decent (and relevant) range of rucksacks?.

    Dave

    Can't speak from personal experience as I've never been there but
    Peglers in Arundel has a good reputation and stocks a fair range of
    packs.

    http://www.peglers.co.uk

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  10. Peter Clinch
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    David said:

    I'd certainly agree with that. Can anyone suggest a good shop in the south
    east that stocks a decent (and relevant) range of rucksacks?.

    Field & Trek, Ellis Brigham and Cotswold have branches in the Smoke.
    While far from the Only Games In Town they have a fair selection and are
    usually okay for staff Cluefullness.

    Pete.
    --
    Peter Clinch Medical Physics IT Officer
    Tel 44 1382 660111 ext. 33637 Univ. of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital
    Fax 44 1382 640177 Dundee DD1 9SY Scotland UK
    net [email hidden] http://www.dundee.ac.uk/~pjclinch/

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  11. matt
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    I can vouch for granite gear vapour trail. 900g I have two and one is
    for sale.

    Chris Townsend said:

    In message <[email hidden]>, David
    <[email hidden]> writes

    Quoted message said:

    Thanks Chris.

    Quoted message said:

    The problem with buying online is the fit. The best pack is the one that
    fits you best, which is difficult to discover if you can't try a selection
    on.

    I'd certainly agree with that. Can anyone suggest a good shop in the south
    east that stocks a decent (and relevant) range of rucksacks?.

    Dave

    Can't speak from personal experience as I've never been there but
    Peglers in Arundel has a good reputation and stocks a fair range of
    packs.

    http://www.peglers.co.uk

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  12. Andy Howell
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    On 26/3/06 16:40, in article [email hidden],

    Jhimmy said:

    Link doesn't work, Andy.

    Jhimmy

    Go the my blog at the bpttom of this page - working links are there to both
    sites.

    --
    Andy Howell, Birmingham, UK. To mail simply put back the dots ...

    Must Be Over There ...
    http://www.ecotrend.org.uk/trek

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