The Thread Built from Stoke

Love it, I always laugh when I lose a fish!







Well, not every time but 98% of the time..

Stokes have no excuses Swimmy, get after it and show who is stoked the most!

Swimmy said:

This has been a great spot. I could sit in that chair for hours.

Was going to fish early and then head out. But we got quiet a bit of rain last night and a plug is moving through. Might just head home and get ready for a hike Sunday with the wife.

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Blue skies! Looks like the rain knocked down the smoke haze?

bk paige said:

Stokes have no excuses Swimmy, get after it and show who is stoked the most!

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Bro, you can't force it.

creekx said:

Blue skies! Looks like the rain knocked down the smoke haze?

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Yep, at least for the day. Looks like more rain coming early next week.

Obviously we'll take anything we can get. August could be rough.

Swimmy said:

One of my favorite all time covers. It is like this song was made for Houser.

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GEE , thanks. Now I want a glass of Elmer T. Lee and some low pshycedelic lights

I've had an Osprey pack about that size for the last couple years (don't recall if it's that same model), and it is extremely comfortable. I have a couple lighter packs, but the comfort of the Osprey makes it worth the few extra ounces.

Yeah it is like 4 lbs so a touch on the heavier side.

This system is unique to this model. Not sure why they don't incorporate this frame into all of their packs. Maybe it is not as comfortable in a bigger pack/heavier loads.

I tried on another Osprey pack, the Aether 55. It was fine but the Atmos in a different class. If you read some of the online reviews you'll see "the most comfortable pack we've ever tested."

I'm all for hype but this is legit. The fit is unlike anything else I've ever tried.

Swimmy said:

How bout a little gear stoke?

In my quest for goldens and cutts in the alpine, I've decided to downsize my pack. Getting to these lakes can be very strenuous and I just don't need 70 liters for 3 day trips.

So I've added the Osprey Atmos 50 to the quiver.

If you aren't familiar with this pack, check it out. It is insanely comfortable. Mostly due to what they call their anti gravity frame. I know, it sounds like hype but the way this thing fits around your body is like nothing else I've ever worn.

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Swimmy said:

Yeah it is like 4 lbs so a touch on the heavier side.

This system is unique to this model. Not sure why they don't incorporate this frame into all of their packs. Maybe it is not as comfortable in a bigger pack/heavier loads.

I tried on another Osprey pack, the Aether 55. It was fine but the Atmos in a different class. If you read some of the online reviews you'll see "the most comfortable pack we've ever tested."

I'm all for hype but this is legit. The fit is unlike anything else I've ever tried.

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If you really want to go down the rabbit hole of top tier ultralight packs, Stone Glacier, Seek Outside, and Mystery Ranch (among others) make packs that are exponentially more comfortable than even the best "hiking" packs.

They're designed to haul out 100# loads of big game, literally can't tell you're wearing them with less than 60#...no joke!

My 70 liter is a Mystery Ranch Glacier. I’ve hiked countless miles with that pack.

Before that I had a Dana Design but pawned it in college. Big regret there.

Swimmy said:

My 70 liter is a Mystery Ranch Glacier. I've hiked countless miles with that pack.

Before that I had a Dana Design but pawned it in college. Big regret there.

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I was upset when they moved the hunting line of packs overseas...but their new Guide Light MT frame is too dang good to care.

I prefer my Stone Glacier (made in Bozeman) as an overall pack, but the MR is sweeeet.

Those old Dana Design packs are bad to the bone!

ianpadron said:

I prefer my Stone Glacier (made in Bozeman) as an overall pack

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Just googled these guys. Dang, can't believe I've never even heard of 'em especially considering they are local.

Thanks for sharing.

Swimmy said:

How bout a little gear stoke?

In my quest for goldens and cutts in the alpine, I've decided to downsize my pack. Getting to these lakes can be very strenuous and I just don't need 70 liters for 3 day trips.

So I've added the Osprey Atmos 50 to the quiver.

If you aren't familiar with this pack, check it out. It is insanely comfortable. Mostly due to what they call their anti gravity frame. I know, it sounds like hype but the way this thing fits around your body is like nothing else I've ever worn.

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Nice. Been looking at the Atmos and Aether What's your total weight going to be? My issue is extra weight and volume of camera gear.

creekx said:

Nice. Been looking at the Atmos and Aether What's your total weight going to be? My issue is extra weight and volume of camera gear.

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Guessing 30-35 lbs. Any heavier and I'll bring my bigger pack but for some of these lakes that are 10+ miles with 3 or 4k of elevation the goal is to be light.

creekx said:

BTW, get yourself a Peak Design Capture Clip.

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I'll check it out. I've messed around with a couple of different systems but lately have been just tucking the camera lens down into my chest strap.

That looks pretty slick though.

This thread has inspired me to make more of an effort to get up into the hills more often. New pack ordered and trip scheduled. Appreciate all the high country stoke - I'm inspired.

Swimmy said:

So I've added the Osprey Atmos 50 to the quiver.

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Just checked, and mine is the Exos 58. Doesn't say "anti-gravity" although the frame and pack appears very similar. However, at only 46 ounces, it's obviously different. Super comfortable tho, as it gets put to the test again next week.

creekx said:

Nice. Been looking at the Atmos and Aether What's your total weight going to be? My issue is extra weight and volume of camera gear.

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Last few weekends I've been spending a night in the backcountry scouting. I'm carrying 45lbs ,of which 12 lbs is optics/tripod. My Aether 70 ag has been great. No complaints whatsoever.
Fyi..those interested in Stone Glacier should be aware that mostly these are hunting packs. The designs target packing hunting gear and meat. Great packs but you are going to pay a silly amount of coin for what amounts to a fancy duffel bag on a versatile frame. They don't have the type of compartments common to backpacks.
Maybe they have broadened their options in the past 5-6 years.
Just a heads up...