New Backpack On the Way!

[MrSpeedy]

I desperately needed a new backpack, as my old one was too heavy and didn't have the features I wanted and needed for backpacking. After much consideration of my gear and base weight, deliberation, fretting, reading reviews, and watching YouTube I pulled the trigger on an OHM 2.0 from ULA. I'm very excited! With any luck I will have it by next weekend and take it out on it's maiden voyage when I do an overnight trip with my oldest son.

I'll post pictures and my thoughts once it comes in.

 

[BSAGuy]

Congrats on the buy. I am sure you are itching to get it in hand and on the trail.

 

[Ad Astra]

My last two packs are Spec Ops Gear; love their stuff.

Looking forward to your review!


AA

 

[dojpros]

Nice, how soon before you get the Tarptent and an Enlightend Equipment Quilt or other such Tier 1 ultra light stuff? Your pack is simply superlative in that realm!!!

 

[Graybeard57]

Happy Trails!

 

[sidpost]

It was 14F last night where I live so, I'm afraid it will be a few days before I go camping again. I would love to hit Northern Arizona and and Southern Utah in the early Spring though.

 

[desben]

I can't believe it's only 2 pounds and it seems to have a great belt/strap system. I hope it's as comfortable as it looks and that it's not too fragile. Do tell us how you like it after you've put some miles on it.

 

[MrSpeedy]

Nice, how soon before you get the Tarptent and an Enlightend Equipment Quilt or other such Tier 1 ultra light stuff? Your pack is simply superlative in that realm!!!

I'm a school teacher, so it will be quite a while before my wallet can afford that stuff! I do have a hammock from Simply Light Designs and a DIY under quilt and top quilt, and am in the process of making a DIY tarp.

 

[Bhugo]

I bought a Dana Designs in the mid 90's. I have loved it since. I bet you will love your new pack too!

 

[DelayedNeutron]

Phenomenal choice in packs. Once I was turned on to ULA, I vacillated between the Ohm and Circuit models. After a number of exchanges with their folks to discuss straps and sizing (it's really REALLY hard for me to find a good pack fit), it came up that the Circuit fits a bear can, which is now required in the Shining Rock and other wilderness areas locally, so that settled it.

My Circuit fits perfectly, and I've never had a pack that has worked as well--going back to my early BSA external frame days.

The Ohm also gets a lot of attention in the UL community, and I'm certain will serve you well for quite some time. Glad to see them getting some love here.

Cheers.

 

[Bhugo]

I desperately needed a new backpack, as my old one was too heavy and didn't have the features I wanted and needed for backpacking. After much consideration of my gear and base weight, deliberation, fretting, reading reviews, and watching YouTube I pulled the trigger on an OHM 2.0 from ULA. I'm very excited! With any luck I will have it by next weekend and take it out on it's maiden voyage when I do an overnight trip with my oldest son.

I'll post pictures and my thoughts once it comes in.

Pictures? How is it?