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I know many on here us the go-lite shelters but what about the rest of there stuff? I am thinking about picking up a pack of theirs for my wife in the 50l range. Also what is there clothing like? Durable? Or is it junky and not going to stand up to moderate use?

Thanks

Fuzzyone

I have a Golite windshirt, it is a run of the mill windshirt. I also have a zero degree Golite sleeping bag. It ain't cut to fit big burly boys. I've read the 20F Golite quilt is more like a 30F quilt. That is all of their gear I've used. I'd advice you to look at ULA for a hiking pack, and at the packs Hill People Gear are currently working on for a hunting pack.

I have a 20deg bag, 40 deg quilt, and SL5 shelter, I like them all. I looked hard at their packs, the terrano was the stongest it appeared, but I question the ability to haul lots of weight. I think the packs get pretty good reviews though, and they are priced reasonable, so if your wife wont be hauling elk quarters I would consider them.

Thanks for the input. This would be more of a "normal" long days/overnite backback for my wife. If Evans upcoming packs suit my needs/wants I may give her my MR CC as she likes it and with the loads she would be carrying would be more than she would ever need.

Warren

Oh, I forgot to add that I have a Golite SL3 that I added a stove jack to that I like a lot. I had Bearpaw Designs make a nest for it. It works great, well, if both of you are short. The SL4/5 is likely a better choice for two. With the stove, the SL3 is a one-man shelter, nothing wrong with that, as it is still quite lite. I bought a Seek Outside CF pole for it also.

I have a GoLite Pinnacle backpack that I use for 4-day backpacking trips. Extremely satisfied with it so far.
You just missed a deal on the Jam 50L a few days ago.