For those tracking the progress on the Refuge X - Cuben Fiber version. We've finally received our supply of fabric and will start cutting tents tomorrow. I hope to have tents available when I get back from our trip to ADZPCTKO or Annual Day Zero Pacific Crest Trail Kickoff.
If you live near San Diego, you may want to check out this event. We'll be attending with all of our new gear. Also present will be Glen Van Peski from Gossamer Gear, Henry Shires of Tarptent and Brian Frankle from Ultralight Adventure Equipment. The event is located at Lake Morena on the Pacific Crest Trail and about 50 miles East of San Diego. This year's events will take place on April 25th through April 27th.
We've also be hard at work on a new backpack for 2008 named the Traveler Pack. This pack is based upon our popular Starlite Pack, except it's a Panel Loader. The Traveler is a super sized version of the Essence with a better suspension.
The Traveler is designed to useful wandering through the corridors of the Denver Airport as along the high trails of the Colorado Rockies. At 26 ounces, the Traveler is an ultralight pack capable of comfortably carrying 35 pounds. The Traveler uses the same harness system as the Starlite. In addition it has the same quick access through the back of the pack to your sleeping pad.
The Traveler has a number of features that make it useful for the ultralighter both on and off trail.
Features:
- Panel Loading - This provide quick access to all of your gear. Plus it helps keep your gear more organized.
- Top Pocket - This handy pocket is great for items that need to be quickly accessed but still need protection from the weather.
- Three Exterior Side Mesh Pockets - These pockets are great for storing bulky items.
- Front Zippered Mesh - The front mesh pocket is both zippered and gusseted. This allows it to expand as needed while the zipper keeps your stuff from spilling out when the panel is opened.
- Heavy Duty Compress Straps - Two webbing straps help to compress the pack as needed or attach additional gear.
- Daisy Chain Attachment - Dual attachment straps on the top of the pack gives you extra gear tie down points.
- Heavy Duty Mesh - This mesh has smaller holes and a stiffer hand. Both features significantly improves the durability and reduces snags on sharp objects.
- Tough Dyneema Fabric - This tough fabric provides significant strength for very little weight.
- Hydration Port
- Optional Dual Stays
- Availability 2nd quarter '08