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wildernessed
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Joined: 31 Oct 2004
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Location: Wenatchee |
Six Moon Designs Flight series 30 and 40 lightweight backpacks look very interesting it seems like the multi-pocket shoulder harness once used on running vest’s is being adopted into more backpacking brands all the time.
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SwitchbackFisher
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Joined: 24 Feb 2018
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Location: Wa |
This looks interesting, I would definitely like to try it on
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wildernessed
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Joined: 31 Oct 2004
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Location: Wenatchee |
I am currently hiking in a UD Fastpack 45L and the shoulder strap storage holds my sunglasses, reading glasses, small flexible tripod for camera / iPhone, Clif bar, several GU’s, my iPhone, small pack towel, and I have several spots empty.
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PorcupinePhobia
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Joined: 04 Mar 2012
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Location: Hwy20 |
It's hard to go away from convenient front pocket storage once you've experienced it 
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schifferj
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Joined: 07 Mar 2015
Posts: 224 | TRs | Pics
Location: 509 |
I have the SMD FKT 40 with a vest harness and I like it. It would be nice to have a front pocket but I get along OK lashiing stuff to the bungee cord on the front of the pack. I think it weighs about 38 ounces. It fits me well, rides well, and the vest is very comfortable.
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wildernessed
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Joined: 31 Oct 2004
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Location: Wenatchee |
Thanks have to keep telling Hit the Trail about the SMD pack so he buys it and I can check it out. My daughter is over here right now raiding my gear stash.
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HitTheTrail
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Joined: 30 Oct 2007
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Location: 509 |
| wildernessed wrote: | | Thanks have to keep telling Hit the Trail about the SMD pack so he buys it and I can check it out. |
Yeah, and then he will want to make a trade for some of his vast inventory. There has been quite a gear flow between us over the years. And, boots since we wear the same size.
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Eric Hansen
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Joined: 23 Mar 2015
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Location: Wisconsin |
One other way to get at having front storage - using a fanny pack as a belly pack. My ULA Catalyst has belt pockets but I still like having a belly pack for items I want handy. Lowe Alpine's Mesa model works well, features compression straps and functions well as a small pack for day hiking away from camp.
https://www.campsaver.com/lowe-alpine-mesa-lumbar-pack.html
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wildernessed
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Joined: 31 Oct 2004
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Location: Wenatchee |
My daughter started carrying one of those she likes the storage and access a lot.
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Eric Hansen
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Joined: 23 Mar 2015
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I like having the ability to add/subtract thin pile hats/balaclava or a wind vest without taking the backpack off.
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