@0bsessivecompulsive That sought of weight (10-12kg) is perfect for this pack. No long term issues, pack has withstood everything so far very well. Material is surprisingly tough!
Biggest problem is as you go to a smaller matress (neoair Allseason now) is what to do for back panel/support. A piece of Corflute is the next experiment...meant to work well.
Also the later model Pinnacles weigh more than this '08 model....not sure why Golite is getting heavier....
I use an Alpkit Dirtbag mat but also have a homemade tarp groundsheet for under the tent (as it never stops raining) so they should do the trick.
I never would have thought of carrying 3ltrs of water as i just comes out of the ground as pure as it gets in the Lake District here, but maybe it would work as a water cushion.
I liked your vid with the animal cruelty cross too!
All the best to you and yours from the other side of the world
Nice review and close ups! It looks like a great pack. I'm debating between the GoLite series (Quest, Pinnacle) and Granite Gear Nimbus series (Latitude, Meridian, Ozone). Enjoy the trails!
Good to see a review thats done with a full weight pack -- Nice vid!!
I'm worried about the padding on the straps, i carry around 10 -12 kgs for 2 night wild camps in the UK.
Have you had any long term issues having had it over 12 months? + are you still using it?
0bsessivecompulsive 8 months ago
@0bsessivecompulsive That sought of weight (10-12kg) is perfect for this pack. No long term issues, pack has withstood everything so far very well. Material is surprisingly tough!
Biggest problem is as you go to a smaller matress (neoair Allseason now) is what to do for back panel/support. A piece of Corflute is the next experiment...meant to work well.
Also the later model Pinnacles weigh more than this '08 model....not sure why Golite is getting heavier....
EarthlingsOnBoard 8 months ago
@EarthlingsOnBoard Cheers for the reply!
I use an Alpkit Dirtbag mat but also have a homemade tarp groundsheet for under the tent (as it never stops raining) so they should do the trick.
I never would have thought of carrying 3ltrs of water as i just comes out of the ground as pure as it gets in the Lake District here, but maybe it would work as a water cushion.
I liked your vid with the animal cruelty cross too!
All the best to you and yours from the other side of the world
Mark.
0bsessivecompulsive 8 months ago
@EarthlingsOnBoard The material would want to be tough! Its made from dyneema that is something like 10 times stronger than steel!
TheMattFrom1996 7 months ago
Nice review and close ups! It looks like a great pack. I'm debating between the GoLite series (Quest, Pinnacle) and Granite Gear Nimbus series (Latitude, Meridian, Ozone). Enjoy the trails!
triggerhappy6 1 year ago
Mate you are a dead set legend. Awesome review
Dave8532 1 year ago
thank you!
first vid on this pack
lmglange 2 years ago
Yes, when I was in the market for a new pack, I was looking for reviews and I was surprised that there was none for the Pinnacle.
So wallah! A video there is.
EarthlingsOnBoard 2 years ago