Hey man..

So once again thank you for letting me be a part of the demo of the Air X. So I will give you a brief rundown of the average weight of my pack and use of functions on the pack. I try and be as light as possible but being a bigger guy limits and questions what is ultralight for a 210lb 5'10 person.

So my base is 14.4lbs Pack,stove,gas canister,headlamp,sleeping bag,pad,clothes,pot,spoon,cell phone, charger,hammock,dry bag. I usually carry 2liters water@ 4.8lbs also 4-5lbs food. So unless re supply was more than 3days out I would stay right under 26lbs. Which is PERFECT (for me).

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I removed the yellow bungee and the hand straps. The bigger kangaroo pouch on the external back is awesome its big size allows for a snug fit of a Z Rest. On the subject of sleep pads the inflatable back pad is soooo comfy I love it on my back.. Seems like less sweat built up on my shirt and I was warmer. For sleeping on I give it a 5/10. The void areas seem to get chilly in the Mid 30degree range.

TI hammock 90% of the time so I only used it in shelters when it was pouring rain or above tree line. Roll top/pull cord option as AT homers carry less and don't need a bear canister and extra space like PCT hikers.

My total distance on the trail with the Air X was 386 miles which were all very enjoyable and comfortable. I’m currently headed to New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado to do some hiking until February. If there are any other questions about my hike with the Air X e mail me back. Overall I think its a great pack the wire frame is comfy and the inflatable pack pad is as well. But...In my opinion for the AT it is a bit to big.

95% Of the people I met that had a ULA had extra space in the pack. But said they "will always wear a ULA Backpack now" I think you have a 9/10 when it comes to satisfaction on the AT. The rundown on packs carried and this is just a estimated guess would be:

• Osprey
• Gregory
• ULA-Equipment
• Go Lite/Granite Gear
• REI
• North Face
• Deuter

And so on...

You have the happiest customers on the trail. In my opinion after talking to people,wearing a ULA and doing the miles. ULA is the superior Durable ultralight pack!!

Kip Wing