Another backpack question.

[Jimmy Peguet]

I received two weeks ago a new P2 from Bruce at Photobackpacker to replace my 8x10" F64 bag. I can only compare it to the F64 and to a Mountainsmith used to carry a 7x17". I have used the F64 for several years, it was well crafted, but I was often tired at the end of the day. The MS was nice, it was my first ergonomic backpack. The Photobackpacker is wonderful. It took some time to fine tune the harness and to set it to my torso, but once done, it's incredibly comfortable, I almost forget the backpack - not too heavily loaded - on my first short hikings, 3-4 miles. I had never used something like that before, I'm really impressed. Camera, lenses, small stuff are well protected in the closed cases.

I have to say that Bruce has been very helpful : first for the choice of the bag and cases and two to help to set the bag (actually it was easier than I thought first, it took just a day and many trials :-)) I thought his system was good but I was not sure that it would be a good thing to buy a backpack overseas without trying it on my back. No problem, it's the best bag I've ever used.

[Photobackpacker]

Thanks, Bruce. Can you tell me which Kelty pack is using this kind of suspension? I just want to try it out at local store.

Sorry for the delay, the Coyote also uses the CloudLock suspension.

[Photobackpacker]

Bruce, if my MEI ever dies, I will definitely look into your new line of Keltys. They look great at a great price. But I have feeling that by the time it does die, I'll probably be more likely be looking for a used baby-jogger sort of thing!

Vaughn

I also do baby joggers