Thread: Good, lightweight pack options

Hey guys just trying to get some info on a good, lightweight pack that is capable of doing multi day trips. I currently use a 75lt macpac cascade but not a huge fan of it for whatever reason. Have looked at osprey and tatonka bison but Don't really know what to look for.
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Osprey Aether AG all day bro! I like the kuiu packs too but can’t yet justify the extra dollars over my osprey.

Tatonka Bison not light either

Kuiu

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Originally Posted by stagstalker

Osprey Aether AG all day bro! I like the kuiu packs too but can’t yet justify the extra dollars over my osprey.

Unfortunately no longer available. The new one is the Aether Plus.

When I’m down in Taupo next I want to check out these:
https://bootsandgear.com/index.php?r...product_id=374

A lot lighter than Tatonkas and supposed to be very durable. Made in Bulgaria I think.

Hyperlight Mountain Gear. i have their southwest 4400 pack (75litre) and at 1100grams its amazing!! would really recommend.
If you don't want to go that way get a kuiu pack or a osprey

I’ve got a Tatonka Yukon 75, I’m no expert but it’s a good pack. There was a Bison on here a week or two ago and it was a good buy.
I want one of the Osprey mentioned as above with the day pack inside the lid but struggled to find one.
For myself I like a strong but light pack, able to handle loads that seem to carry well, I am not a fan of too many compartments in a pack. The Tatonka handles loads well as I’ve had two medium sized reds inside mine comfortably.

What’s wrong with the cascade? I had one but lost it in a fire. Iirc it was ok.


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These are excellent light weight packs and great value. Ive thrashed mind and its stood up well.

https://www.gossamergear.com/product...nt=29560217292

I’ve had nothing to do with lightweight packs. But I bloody love my Tatonka bison 75+10. Stuff plently of meat in it and it stays comfy. Worth its weight in gold I reckon. Curious if some of the light weight options can be as comfy tho?

Originally Posted by thatguy

Unfortunately no longer available. The new one is the Aether Plus.

Tried my new Aether Plus out the other day. 4 day trip. Went fairly light and all my gear fitted in nice and snug. Carried out the backsteaks and boned out hindquarters of a stag. It was a pretty hard 10.6km walk out over some pretty shitty creek beds and up hill and down dale. 4.30 to the ute and was by far and away the most comfortable carry out I’ve ever had. Well worth the purchase in my book based on this trip. Only down side is that the waist belt chaffed above both my hips. But that might be a breaking in issue.
My old pack is a Cactus and the Aether Plus beats it for comfort, fit and weight.

Originally Posted by Tahr

These are excellent light weight packs and great value. Ive thrashed mind and its stood up well.

https://www.gossamergear.com/product...nt=29560217292

Looks interesting, anywhere to strap a rifle to it tho?

Almost went down the lightweight track but ended up with a cactus Foray and don't find it too heavy at all, simple pack with basic harness system with bugger all padding saves a lot of weight i guess. Still comfy tho once ya get the right size 🙄

Originally Posted by gilly

Tried my new Aether Plus out the other day. 4 day trip. Went fairly light and all my gear fitted in nice and snug. Carried out the backsteaks and boned out hindquarters of a stag. It was a pretty hard 10.6km walk out over some pretty shitty creek beds and up hill and down dale. 4.30 to the ute and was by far and away the most comfortable carry out I’ve ever had. Well worth the purchase in my book based on this trip. Only down side is that the waist belt chaffed above both my hips. But that might be a breaking in issue.
My old pack is a Cactus and the Aether Plus beats it for comfort, fit and weight.

Appreciate that review @gilly as I’ve been wondering what it’s like

Originally Posted by gilly

Tried my new Aether Plus out the other day. 4 day trip. Went fairly light and all my gear fitted in nice and snug. Carried out the backsteaks and boned out hindquarters of a stag. It was a pretty hard 10.6km walk out over some pretty shitty creek beds and up hill and down dale. 4.30 to the ute and was by far and away the most comfortable carry out I’ve ever had. Well worth the purchase in my book based on this trip. Only down side is that the waist belt chaffed above both my hips. But that might be a breaking in issue.
My old pack is a Cactus and the Aether Plus beats it for comfort, fit and weight.

I got the chaffing at the hips on my first two walks with my Aether, The waist belt needs to mold to you. In the US they heat them and mold to you instore.