Replacement for REI flash 30
Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2010 6:25 pm
I had this pack:
http://www.rei.com/product/778467
For about 6 months. It weighs just 1.5 lbs, and was surprisingly comfortable. I kept the loaded weight under 20 lbs... but did a fair amount of jogging while wearing the pack, which is made of rather thin material.
Finally the inevitable happened, and a 1.5" tear opened between the shoulder blades, about 1" from one of the straps.
QUESTION: is there a pack like the flash 30 (similar very light weight, two side mesh pockets, axe strap) that is a bit more reinforced at the pack strap attachments?
Else I will just buy another one. I'd like to add my own reinforcement by the straps, but the material is backed by a stiff sewn-in support.
Thanks.
http://www.rei.com/product/778467
For about 6 months. It weighs just 1.5 lbs, and was surprisingly comfortable. I kept the loaded weight under 20 lbs... but did a fair amount of jogging while wearing the pack, which is made of rather thin material.
Finally the inevitable happened, and a 1.5" tear opened between the shoulder blades, about 1" from one of the straps.
QUESTION: is there a pack like the flash 30 (similar very light weight, two side mesh pockets, axe strap) that is a bit more reinforced at the pack strap attachments?
Else I will just buy another one. I'd like to add my own reinforcement by the straps, but the material is backed by a stiff sewn-in support.
Thanks.