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Posted by calamitybrook on May 16, 2007 at 10:33:33 am EDT
In reply to Gregory Baltoro, REI Ridgeline posted by Sujoy on May 16, 2007 at 12:52:49 am EDT

REI equipment doesn't have a particularly good reputation although I've used a tent, sleeping bag and at least five of their clothing items extensively with no serious complaints.

They used to have slight tendency to seek cutting-edge design on the cheap, and results weren't always impressive.

The Ridgeline pack I note, has "perimeter-style, lightweight tubular aluminum frame" which I've never heard of and for various reasons, wouldn't consider buying.

Gregory has a better reputation than REI.

Also, a 10-day supply of food is very bulky. You might get it into a 4000 cubic inch pack, depending on specifics, but it could be quite a squeeze for the first few days. Still, an expedition-sized pack is on the whole, less utilitarian. I use a couple of 3000 cu i packs far more often than my bigger pack.
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