I need (want) a new pack

“I have a Gregory Lassen adn love it but want to lighten my load down to at least 4 lbs.

I'd like it to take me from summer to winter. want a shovel pocket, ice axe loops... andy suggestions?

i've been looking at the new mountainsmith chimera and also TNF Prophet 65

appreciated any feed back!”

“Kelty Satori 4700 is an awesome pack. I have 3 packs and it is my fav. Used to swear by my Gregory Petite Dru, and it is a good pack, but it weighs 7 lbs empty! The Kelty has removable side pockets and a mesh back pocket that doubles as a day pack. Bear cannister fits just fine. I had it on my last 8 day trip and it was great. (I also have a Dana Designs Bridger that I use for summer weekends, too small for winter or long trips, so probably not what you want). All these packs fit me great, but I had to go through alot of frogs before I met these princes. I don't know if you are male or female, but the Satori comes in womens sizes, too. I recommend it highly.”

“she's all woman!”

“Save some $$

MS Chimera

TNF Prophet

I use this for snow accessories

Good Luck!”

“BB - will the beavertail fit any pack or does it have to be a Dana Designs pack?

I'm leaning towards the mountainsmith chimera...@ $169 and only 3 lbs 7 oz, it looks pretty enticing to me, plus, the torso will adjust 15-20 (more my size than the TNF Prophet).

What do you think?”

“leave it to Buddha Bear to bring beaver into the conversation.

>:B”

“Yep -- I thought I saw the Chimera in the STP catalog.

I got the men's version a few months ago (the Auspex). It's a nice pack, but no shovel pocket ---”

“The BeaverTail Shovit(no pun intended) should fit most packs. The attachments are universal, and very adjustable. Obviously, mine fits my DD pack perfectly, however, for $15, it's prolly worth a try.

I've been able to stuff both my snowshoes and shovel in the Shoveit, in addition to my full pack. It's sooooooo nice, and worth the 15 bones.”