tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26127907834394672.post6338418329140832839..comments2023-09-08T10:09:11.050+02:00Comments on FJÄDERLÄTT: Gear at Coast2Coast Sweden part 3Martin Nordesjöhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02780462270028526576noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26127907834394672.post-81217681111442576232016-06-10T16:21:54.253+02:002016-06-10T16:21:54.253+02:00Hi Jörgen
I have recently got the Ultra Tour 40 a...Hi Jörgen<br /><br />I have recently got the Ultra Tour 40 and done some test walks with about a 10 kg. load.<br />I have found that the frameless design calls for some sort of a make shift frame against the back panel, otherwise the back panel kind of collapses and presses on my spine at the lower part of my back.<br />I found that a curled up close celle foam pad is doing a good job stiffening the back panel and transfer weight to the hip belt.<br />I also find that the perforated back panel is doing a great job wicking sweat from my back, so I only got a wet spot at the lower part of my back.<br />I agree that some sort of frame/stay would be at great idea for this pack, like the one used in the Gossamer Gear Gorilla pack.<br />Other than that I find the pack to carry well and be a good and affordable lightweight option, especially for the European market.<br /><br />Happy hiking<br /><br />Tobias Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00523545389755111455noreply@blogger.com