tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post1652202880289370482..comments2024-03-16T10:11:19.302-07:00Comments on Cold Thistle: Flash 18 review and Mt Goode's Magladon TraverseDanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-2778471715867526312010-10-15T16:31:45.271-07:002010-10-15T16:31:45.271-07:00Hi Bruno,
Golite Ion is one of my favorite mini pa...Hi Bruno,<br />Golite Ion is one of my favorite mini packs. Sadly they no longer make it . Wish I could find another in a long.<br /><br />I have used Wild Things, CCW and Cilo. Used Wild Things stuff back in the early '80s before they were cool. But pretty dated these days. Big fan of Randy's work at Cold Cold World. (CCW) Should be no surprise as he used to sew for Wild Things back in the '80s. He has graciously made me several custom packs in the last few years. All have been awesome. Besides this REI Flash, 18 Randy's custom packs are the only ones I have used seriously in the last couple of years. None cost me more than $250.<br />Randy has built some "white" packs and been asked to sew other manufacturers' labels on his packs by sponsored climbers. Others just love to take credit for Randy's work.<br /><br />Randy is the only pack maker these days that actually has a back ground in hard alpinism and I think it shows in his gear and the detailing. He also realises what a pack is worth and what is worth putting into them. Honest manufacturer. Not everyone is.<br /><br />I am big into pack fit..which some makers aren't. And very simple packs for climbing. I have a couple of blog posts started on my choice in alpine packs by CCW. Just haven't gotten around to finishing them. May be this will get me back on them. Thanks for the push :)Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-47656278874093578362010-10-15T10:29:56.475-07:002010-10-15T10:29:56.475-07:00Hi Dane,
I have heard that you have something of...Hi Dane, <br /><br />I have heard that you have something of a shoe (mountain boot?) obsession...for me, it's the same with packs, so I was intrigued to read about the REI pack. Looks good. For now, for this kind of pack, I'll stick with my old Go Lite. <br /><br />I am curious about your thoughts on bigger backs, for example, a pack for ice climbing in the winter, or an overnight alpine climb. What do think about the three main players for serious pakcs: Cold Cold country, Wild things, Cilo Gear. Any others? What about specific features: ski slots, tool tubes vs. new style attachments, removeable waist belts, back pads, and so on....I have owned a Cold Cold World pack and a Wild Things pack and was v ery happy with both. Recently, I ordered a custom Cold Cold World pack, and was very impressed with their willingness to include small but important modifications. Great company, in my opinion. In any case, I would love to hear your thoughts. All the best. <br /><br />BrunoBruno Schullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17545888600815223472noreply@blogger.com