Thread: New Southern Lite Pack

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

Looks a bit metrosexual to me, the sooner it gets blooded the better, and how is it that both you and VC are to be found together cavorting with your packs in the same flowery garden ?

Actually looks a good design, presume it will flatten down and narrow when the straps are pulled for empty carry in ?

The guy who makes them is colour blind and Im slightly, especially with greens and browns (one of my son's is quite colour blind - sees deer as black - they stick out for him like in night vision). Anyway the chap was sending me pics of cloth samples and I was getting my wife to help with the different shades, and then I had to explain to him where the colour was that I wanted in his sample pics. Its a wonder that I didn't end up with something garish but Im pleased with what I ended up with.

He only posted it to me today. It looks like it will roll down right to the top of the shoulder straps.

Originally Posted by Tahr

The guy who makes them is colour blind and Im slightly, especially with greens and browns (one of my son's is quite colour blind - sees deer as black - they stick out for him like in night vision). Anyway the chap was sending me pics of cloth samples and I was getting my wife to help with the different shades, and then I had to explain to him where the colour was that I wanted in his sample pics. Its a wonder that I didn't end up with something garish but Im pleased with what I ended up with.

He only posted it to me today. It looks like it will roll down right to the top of the shoulder straps.

Will let you away with it, provided you dont show up with matching shoes

What's the frame in these? They look great, simple and light

Originally Posted by Nick-D

What's the frame in these? They look great, simple and light

They have a partial frame. The guy who makes them comments on it in the link (above).

Originally Posted by Tahr

They have a partial frame. The guy who makes them comments on it in the link (above).

The bit I am waiting to find out: how does it go for comfort (and durability) frequently carting out a decent size red, at least 10ks rough country, steep climbs and descents. My K2 is great at that, but losing 3 kg pack weight is going to give a bit more longevity to the bipedal bit that carts it about.

Originally Posted by 257weatherby

The bit I am waiting to find out: how does it go for comfort (and durability) frequently carting out a decent size red, at least 10ks rough country, steep climbs and descents. My K2 is great at that, but losing 3 kg pack weight is going to give a bit more longevity to the bipedal bit that carts it about.

I have faith it will.

This is its predecessor, a lightweight Gossamer and very similar to the Southern Lite. Its carried big loads a long way very comfortably.
I got the new one instead of another Gossamer because of the stronger material.

Still a bit of life in the Gossamer so it isn't finished yet.

Originally Posted by Tahr

I have faith it will.

This is its predecessor, a lightweight Gossamer and very similar to the Southern Lite. Its carried big loads a long way very comfortably.
I got the new one instead of another Gossamer because of the stronger material.

Still a bit of life in the Gossamer so it isn't finished yet.

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So what are you going to do with the Gossamer pack now?

Thats a very tidy looking pack. Looking forward to hearing a review after a few decent trips.

Looks nice Tahr, do you send him your “measurements” for fitting?

Originally Posted by outdoorlad

Looks nice Tahr, do you send him your “measurements” for fitting?

Yes. The length of my back and waist measurement.

I've been eyeing these up as need to replace a 90s Huntech internal frame pack... I'm keen to see how the early adopters get on with their packs before committing.