1. are the bags you keep your bivy and tarp in completely water proof so if its wet they dont wet your fleece? Or are loose stuff sacks ok? 2. Do you think compressing the quilt damages it at all? Or is any more or less space efficient beyond the fact its more waterproof 3. If its raining do you still keep your fleece at the top outside the nylofume? 4. Do you ever take a ground sheet for tarping, if so where do you put that?
@davef5916 The bags are highly water resistant and made of Dyneema. I use them more to keep things clean and as dry as possible in the pack. I've never had trouble with compressing my quilt, but it's also not long term. It also depends on the trail and location. If I'm on a very wet trail for a thru hike, my quilt is able to loft at the end of each day. In town or resupply, I like to try fluffing it while doing my laundry too. At the end of a long hike or shorter trip, I'll store it loosely at home and won't keep it compressed in storage. On dry trails or shorter trips where there is no rain forecasted, I'll just stuff my quilt loosely in the pack liner instead. I'll still store the same items mentioned in this video in the footbox of my quilt too. For very wet trails, it's just the extra water resistance I use it for. I do keep my fleece at the top for quick access when needed and not having to dig it out of the bottom of my pack with things like my puffy that I want to keep dry. I've been using Alpha Direct 60 and Alpha Direct 90 fleeces for a few years now and they have always dried very fast, so I've never been concerned if they get slightly wet or damp. I do take a groundsheet with my tarp setup (either tyvek or polycro) and always stuff it in the front outer pocket.
Hey, thanks for the video. Currently I am considering which Cutaway to get. Is my assumption correct you have the 30l (18" as you said)? Since we have similar gear this would be helpful intel. How many days of food can you fit inside? Wondering if a 5 day carry is feasible. My BW is around 9lbs. Appreciate any advise, I'd love to make the 30l work.
@wio2189 Thanks for watching. Nice on the Cutaway! I believe mine is what is now referred to as the 30L. I bought mine back before the Bridge (20L) and Fretless (40L) were released. Now I think they are all referred to as the Cutaway with different capacity. Yes, the one in this video is 18" torso and 19" vest straps. I've had 5 days of food in mine without any trouble. It should be manageable. Hope you enjoy the pack!
@@matjobin Thanks for your reply! Funny enough I did just order the exact same specs 1 minute ago, 30l, 18" torso and 19" vest straps. So your reply about capacity makes me feel real good with that! I am excited to see how the Aluula fabric performs, too! Have a great one
@@wio2189 No worries. Awesome! Hope the pack treats you well for many miles. I've been eyeing that fabric too and looking forward to checking it out at some point. Happy trails!
Great video man. Just some questions. 1. How is the internal volume between the 2 packs? Which one is bigger? 2. How many days of food can you carry in each pack max 3. Which pack do you find more comfortable to carry or which do you find yourself using more? 4. Do you prefer the ultraweave or ultragrid fabric, I'm deciding between the two, I've heard of delamination issues with ultraweave... 5. Where did you buy the quilt stuff sack and what volume is it? Thank you 🙏
@pringerx Thanks so much! In response to your questions: 1. The V2 has a taper toward the bottom, a higher collar and a little more capacity of course, but the Cutaway is more barrel shaped so it feels a bit bigger internally and is easier to pack. If that makes sense? 2. I've had up to 7 days of food in the V2 so far, and 5 days with the Cutaway so far. 3. I find both to be very comfortable. It depends on the type of trip for which pack I go with. If I'm looking to keep things simple and streamline, I use the V2. If I want more access while on-the-go and not having to remove the pack then I go with the Cutaway. I've been really enjoying both packs. 4. I have been very happy with the Ultraweave fabric and have close to 2,000 miles with the V2 now. I haven't had any issues with delamination, but I've seen others have. The Ultragrid will be more robust, but not as water resistant. The color options of the Ultragrid are nice to have for a little more customization. The Ultraweave has been pretty solid though. 5. The stuff sack came with my Zpacks Solo quilt. I believe it is a medium (around 6L).
1. are the bags you keep your bivy and tarp in completely water proof so if its wet they dont wet your fleece? Or are loose stuff sacks ok?
2. Do you think compressing the quilt damages it at all? Or is any more or less space efficient beyond the fact its more waterproof
3. If its raining do you still keep your fleece at the top outside the nylofume?
4. Do you ever take a ground sheet for tarping, if so where do you put that?
@davef5916 The bags are highly water resistant and made of Dyneema. I use them more to keep things clean and as dry as possible in the pack.
I've never had trouble with compressing my quilt, but it's also not long term. It also depends on the trail and location. If I'm on a very wet trail for a thru hike, my quilt is able to loft at the end of each day. In town or resupply, I like to try fluffing it while doing my laundry too. At the end of a long hike or shorter trip, I'll store it loosely at home and won't keep it compressed in storage. On dry trails or shorter trips where there is no rain forecasted, I'll just stuff my quilt loosely in the pack liner instead. I'll still store the same items mentioned in this video in the footbox of my quilt too. For very wet trails, it's just the extra water resistance I use it for.
I do keep my fleece at the top for quick access when needed and not having to dig it out of the bottom of my pack with things like my puffy that I want to keep dry. I've been using Alpha Direct 60 and Alpha Direct 90 fleeces for a few years now and they have always dried very fast, so I've never been concerned if they get slightly wet or damp.
I do take a groundsheet with my tarp setup (either tyvek or polycro) and always stuff it in the front outer pocket.
Hey, thanks for the video. Currently I am considering which Cutaway to get. Is my assumption correct you have the 30l (18" as you said)? Since we have similar gear this would be helpful intel. How many days of food can you fit inside? Wondering if a 5 day carry is feasible. My BW is around 9lbs. Appreciate any advise, I'd love to make the 30l work.
@wio2189 Thanks for watching. Nice on the Cutaway! I believe mine is what is now referred to as the 30L. I bought mine back before the Bridge (20L) and Fretless (40L) were released. Now I think they are all referred to as the Cutaway with different capacity. Yes, the one in this video is 18" torso and 19" vest straps. I've had 5 days of food in mine without any trouble. It should be manageable. Hope you enjoy the pack!
@@matjobin Thanks for your reply! Funny enough I did just order the exact same specs 1 minute ago, 30l, 18" torso and 19" vest straps. So your reply about capacity makes me feel real good with that!
I am excited to see how the Aluula fabric performs, too!
Have a great one
@@wio2189 No worries. Awesome! Hope the pack treats you well for many miles. I've been eyeing that fabric too and looking forward to checking it out at some point. Happy trails!
Great video man. Just some questions.
1. How is the internal volume between the 2 packs? Which one is bigger?
2. How many days of food can you carry in each pack max
3. Which pack do you find more comfortable to carry or which do you find yourself using more?
4. Do you prefer the ultraweave or ultragrid fabric, I'm deciding between the two, I've heard of delamination issues with ultraweave...
5. Where did you buy the quilt stuff sack and what volume is it?
Thank you 🙏
@pringerx Thanks so much! In response to your questions:
1. The V2 has a taper toward the bottom, a higher collar and a little more capacity of course, but the Cutaway is more barrel shaped so it feels a bit bigger internally and is easier to pack. If that makes sense?
2. I've had up to 7 days of food in the V2 so far, and 5 days with the Cutaway so far.
3. I find both to be very comfortable. It depends on the type of trip for which pack I go with. If I'm looking to keep things simple and streamline, I use the V2. If I want more access while on-the-go and not having to remove the pack then I go with the Cutaway. I've been really enjoying both packs.
4. I have been very happy with the Ultraweave fabric and have close to 2,000 miles with the V2 now. I haven't had any issues with delamination, but I've seen others have. The Ultragrid will be more robust, but not as water resistant. The color options of the Ultragrid are nice to have for a little more customization. The Ultraweave has been pretty solid though.
5. The stuff sack came with my Zpacks Solo quilt. I believe it is a medium (around 6L).