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MegaCache_PopTart
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Jul 6, 2018
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This 2.0 frame is bomber. I broke two of the TiArc versions. I married a rucksack to this frame and suspension. It rides like a dream. I've carried it over 1,000 miles Northbound this year from Springer to Harpers Ferry. I'm flipping to Maine for the remaining 1200 AT miles, wouldn't trade my pack for any other. My pack weight is 30-40 pounds depending upon food/water. I fell hard last week, the frame developed a small kink but is strong as ever; I'm even more confident in its longevity now. I've had to reinforce the back/ bottom of the waist belt from abrasions at 750 miles. Broke a load lifter strap at about 300 miles. Just broke the sternum buckle. Again, wouldn't trade this setup for any other.
Jul 6, 2018
hyphstar
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Sep 22, 2018
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MegaCache_PopTartFrom how you describe it, sounds like a piece of junk lol
Sep 22, 2018
MegaCache_PopTart
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Sep 22, 2018
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hyphstarGo back to your couch. After 1700 miles and a few field repairs, this frame is the real deal.
Sep 22, 2018
hyphstar
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Sep 22, 2018
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MegaCache_PopTartGo back to my couch? come back when you’ve thruhiked and then I’ll take you seriously. If you have things breaking after 300 miles, it’s not good quality.
Sep 22, 2018
abela
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Sep 22, 2018
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MegaCache_PopTartThe ability to mount different bags onto this frame is really sweet. I just keep hoping that in one of these revisions that Vargo will go back to their designer and have them make the harness system a bit more comfortable. The straps seriously need reworking. But beyond that, this is still one of my all-time favorite backpacks (the AR2). Kudos to you for lugging 40 pounds on this frame!
Sep 22, 2018
MegaCache_PopTart
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Nov 4, 2018
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hyphstarOk 2190.9 completed today. Vargo's frame has been the envy of many hikers I've met. And having carried it on a thru-hike, I can tell you it'll be my first choice for next year's PCT thru hike.
Nov 4, 2018
hyphstar
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Nov 4, 2018
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MegaCache_PopTartCongrats on waiting 6 weeks to write your comment. Here’s hoping that your pack, with its broken straps and bent frame, see you safely through your next adventure 👍
Nov 4, 2018
MegaCache_PopTart
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Nov 4, 2018
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hyphstarDude you have issues
Nov 4, 2018
scope
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Mar 25, 2019
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hyphstarWhile I agree with you that its not the "most" durable pack, I think what's only been said - and proven with experience as much as yours - is that's its durable enough. Clearly for a weekender like me, it should be. Having used an external pack early on, then finding no way to replace it as I got older (not a lightweight one anyway), its clearly a viable solution and not necessarily junk. If its technical gear that requires some babying, I think that would be something fair to say. Not everybody wants a Gregory to lug around.
Mar 25, 2019
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