Thread: New Southern Lite Pack

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).

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

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.

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.

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?

Originally Posted by 257weatherby

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

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.

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

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.

Yes!

Originally Posted by 257weatherby

Yes!

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.

Originally Posted by Tahr

You really do need to get out more Mick

Have you a photo of using it?

Originally Posted by Tahr

Ok. Will drop it off.

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.......