If your current bag is nowhere near fill with 3500 why increase by ~35% with a Markhor? Esp when you have a couple thousand extra cubic inches with the pouches and lid and meat shelf if necessary? 4800 cubic inches is surprisingly large. A grab it can be very handy.
Not to derail the thread and reargue the case for going ultralight, but I think 2lbs can make a meaningful difference. And if the comparison is between a SG Sky and a kifaru pack and frame of comparable size and similar organization, then the difference might actually be more than that when you...
I'm also serious about keeping weight ultralight, and I've been very happy with SG. Their approach to pack-building appeals to my own gram-counting philosophy, and their frame is super minimalist. I use a dry bag and krux frame combo (called the minimalist) for hiking and backpacking. At under...
I've gone back and forth on this for years and settled on trail running shoes for almost every terrain and purpose. I've hiked with 50lbs over washed out trails and rocky terrain for ten days on end in running shoes, and at the end of the day my feet are much less fatigued than with boots. Only...
I went through some similar considerations a little over a year ago. I owned a DT1 and wanted to replace it with a Kuiu because Kuiu is (or was at the time) lighter, less expensive, and more sleek; had a better, more streamlined design, more useful organization, and smarter layout; and it seems...
I bring both but wear daily disposables because the monthly, which I normally use, are a real pain to keep clean after a few days. But I'm rethinking lasik, which my ophthalmologist of all people talked me out of having done.
I've had this too, as a result of sporting injuries and walking on hard-heeled, leather-bottom dress shoes. I found that stretching helps some, as does going for lighter, softer, flatter shoes (think converse). I ended up getting a cortisone shot, which the dr said would allow the foot to heal...
Not sure my messages got through, but the price is $150 for the pants, and I'll deduct another $10 if you're interested in any of the other items I've posted. Thanks. -Marcus
If you decide to consider camo, I have one for sale in the classifieds; it's basically brand new and it looks great on a coyote frame (which is how I was planning to run it). If you want more photos, pm me your cell number and I'll send them via text...
Stone Glacier Approach (bag only, shown on frame for illustration only): SOLD
Condition: Good
The bag has some cosmetic wear and fading from use (will add photo), but functionally it is perfect.
Kifaru Bikini frame (FG): SOLD
Condition: Very good.
Small belt. 26" composite stays. Single row of webbing on belt. Some dust from packing trips, no blood stains.
Kifaru, Stone Glacier, Sitka
It's time to clean out the closet...All prices tyd within the contiguous 48, paypal gift or add the fee (2.9% plus $.30). Photos posted below and more are available; pm me and I'll send more by text.
Kifaru DT2 (g2) w/XLT lid (MC with CB webbing): SOLD
Condition...