New Southern Lite Pack

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

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Originally Posted by Nick-D

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

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

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

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Originally Posted by Tahr

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

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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.

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

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Originally Posted by outdoorlad

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

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Yes. The length of my back and waist measurement.

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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.

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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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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?

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Originally Posted by 257weatherby

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

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Keep using it til its buggered I guess. I don't want to hack the new one too much rough house meat hunting.

Do you want to try the Gossamer? - coming through your way soon.

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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.

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

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Originally Posted by Tahr

Keep using it til its buggered I guess. I don't want to hack the new one too much rough house meat hunting.

Do you want to try the Gossamer? - coming through your way soon.

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Yes!

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Originally Posted by 257weatherby

Yes!

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Ok. Will drop it off.

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.

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Originally Posted by Tahr

You really do need to get out more Mick :)

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Have you a photo of using it?

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Originally Posted by Tahr

Ok. Will drop it off.

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Biff a couple of cannon bones over the fence away from the gate, if you're quick you should probably make it to the back door.......