I use the 12 liter version (no longer available in this size). I am on my second one. You have to adjust the aluminum stringers to your back. This might be an issue. Bending back and forth to get the perfect shape. When done. It has served me perfectly for many years. And as Thomas F says, I only keep my day essentials in it, for me being: Food, one more liter of hot water and a Jerven fjellduken.

@OutdoorPrep

Жыл бұрын

I have done every adjustment possible. It’s just the (new) shape of this backpack. It can work for some people with a different body 🤷🏻‍♂️

Rob, I have a few points to make about this, because I believe you may be using this in a way that it is not intended to be used: 1) The fit will likely feel very different when you are actually pulling a pulk, vs wearing it without a pulk. When it is tensioned by a pulk it will all be "pulled" into place. 2) You should only carry minimal weight in such a bag. It's basic purpose is to save you the time and trouble of going back and forth to your pulk and/or removing your skis when you take short breaks. Therefore only pack the essentials needed for your breaks, such as an oversize down jacket, a thermos, spare gloves / mitts, face mask, sun screen and snacks. When you are pulling a pulk you should not put a lot of weight on your shoulders. Think of it as a harness with a bag, not a backpack. Given that you cool down very rapidly when you stop for a break anything that saves you time, is actually useful. The less fuss, the better. 3) The main downside of using this kind of harness (not backpack!) is that you will work up a sweat on you back, which can be problematic when you change into your sleeping clothes in the evening, if you are camping in a tent below zero, as the sweat will freeze overnight and you will have icy expedition clothes the following morning when you emerge from your sleeping bag. When you are pulling a pulk through the snow you should take lots of short breaks of a few minutes, and make sure you stay well hydrated. I believe the body actually needs more water in these conditions than in summer. Pulling a pulk is one hell of workout and you will sweat buckets.

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2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your input Thomas 🙏 When trying this pack out I only had a few things in there and 2l of water. This type of backpack simply does not match my body. It might work for other people 🤷🏻‍♂️ I think I did mention that and also that it’s indeed not meant for heavy loads but more the things you need. I wanted to store the camera and drone in there, plus water and snacks. Down jacket would not fit unfortunately. And as for pulling the pulk - it’s one hell of a workout indeed. I was wearing my base layer and shell jacket only in -10 and windy. Where have you been pulking?

@thomasf.9869

2 жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorPrep Same place as you ... Kungsleden. From Nikkaluokta to Abisko in my case. (I only saw the video of your trip after after posting my comment). We had crazy weather on day one and one of our party had to be evacuated from Singi. For the rest it was OK, but I developed severe blisters on the last two days. I went back to Allewalds in Stockholm where I bought my boots and they told me it was likely caused by the VBLs. The clammy environment around the foot increases the likelihood of blisters. Lundhags boots also have a longer break-in period, but are more durable as well. Mine have removable insulation, so strictly speaking VBLs are not necessary if I take more than one liner. Lesson learnt for next time!

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2 жыл бұрын

@@thomasf.9869 oh wow. Was that around the same time (10-ish March)? I’ve heard about someone getting injured, other person fainting and someone else needing to take their pulk. Also between Keb and Singi. Blisters are a tricky thing. In my experience there caused less by clammy feet and more by overheating feet. I also had new boots any my wounds were probably caused my creases in the VBL socks. Had no “traditional heel blisters” though. Did u use a sock liner?

@thomasf.9869

2 жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorPrep In my case I had a liner sock, plastic VBL, and winter woolen socks over that. "other person fainting and someone else needing to take their pulk" ... Yes, that was probably us. What actually happened is that one our guys helped one of the ladies pull her pulk through the bad weather and exhausted himself in the process. He fainted when we arrived at Singi, and then again the following morning. There was a Norwegian doctor who happened to be there who tended to him. Snow patrol collected him. The rest of us pushed on. It's a small world!

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2 жыл бұрын

@@thomasf.9869 ah ok. Had the same “sock setup”. Small world indeed. I think I’ve seen you on my way from Singi to Keb. The weather was already bad that day and was getting worse and you guys needed to go up hill with the wind in your face 🙈 Glad that everyone was ok and that you’ve been able to push on 💪🏼 See you in Harddangervidda next year? 😉

“umbilical cord” that’s funny😅😅😅 great review Rob and interesting that there is a cord for pulling a kid or tired gf 🐒 this backpack looks nice and has many features but shame it was so uncomfortable 😳 what did you use instead on your trip ?

@OutdoorPrep

2 жыл бұрын

It was quite a surprising feature indeed 😂 Instead I ended up using a super simple backpack that didn’t have many features but I could fit over the harness. It worked

👏👌🐣🇳🇴🤠

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4 ай бұрын

😅😅😅🐰🎉🇳🇴