A most useful video. I'm hoping to buy a new rucksack for next year's season and have been looking at the Gorilla,. The two dislikes, the scuffing problem, and the wet getting through, have persuaded me to look elsewhere. I hike in the UK and we have lots of wet weather. At present I have a Nigor 50L made from Dyneema, it's light, tough and comfortable but unfortunately, the company I think has gone out of business. However I do know what I like, in terms of design and what I will look for again, one big area to pack, a large pocket on the back, two side pockets and two belt pockets, etc, but this time 40L sounds much better size. I can never fill my 50L and because of this it always feels a bit floppy. Thanks again for all of your videos, I've enjoyed every one.
The Liteaf 46L Curve has load lifters if you ever manage to wear out your 40L. There are also other cottage gear companies that you can get hip belt pockets to add to yours via the webbing chain. It's a great pack!
A most useful video. I'm hoping to buy a new rucksack for next year's season and have been looking at the Gorilla,. The two dislikes, the scuffing problem, and the wet getting through, have persuaded me to look elsewhere. I hike in the UK and we have lots of wet weather. At present I have a Nigor 50L made from Dyneema, it's light, tough and comfortable but unfortunately, the company I think has gone out of business. However I do know what I like, in terms of design and what I will look for again, one big area to pack, a large pocket on the back, two side pockets and two belt pockets, etc, but this time 40L sounds much better size. I can never fill my 50L and because of this it always feels a bit floppy. Thanks again for all of your videos, I've enjoyed every one.
The Liteaf 46L Curve has load lifters if you ever manage to wear out your 40L. There are also other cottage gear companies that you can get hip belt pockets to add to yours via the webbing chain. It's a great pack!
I’ve always been a gorilla guy myself!
Thanks for this video.
And what about the Zpacks Ultra arc Haul ? Do you try it before opting for the new one ?
I have a friend with the zpacks pack but haven’t tried it myself.