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F-Stop Tilopa
I decided that it was time to cut down on the weight of my 5x4 kit bag. I was using a LowePro back pack but it weighed almost 9 pounds when empty!
After some research I came across f-stop bags in the US. It is very difficult to by a bag untested but I took the plunge and purchased an "Tilopa" backpack. The empty pack weighs around 4 1/2 pounds, a good saving. The pack arrived yesterday. My first impressions are that it is extremely well made and comfortable to wear. I have attached a couple of images with some LF kit inserted. A full description and further images are on the f-stop site here. When I have had the chance to use this 'in action' I will post my findings here.
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Cheers, Barry Last edited by Barry; 2nd April 2010 at 10:16 AM. Reason: Link missing. |
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It looks a I nice bag Barry and a comfortable one too :-) Can we have a field test report once you have hiked with it for a few miles ?
Neil.
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I'll bring it to Dorset, check to see how I am at the end of each day
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Good idea Barry, it will be interesting to see it in the flesh
But are there any mountains in Dorset to test it up Neil.
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Good point, perhaps we should move the venue to North Wales
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No, no, Barry! You can be so kind and let EVERYONE carry your gear for an hour or so - that makes the bag - field - test much more reliable
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We can do a FADU inspection and mini-field test in Dorset and then follow it up with a proper full hiking test in North Wales in the winter
You should get enough out of that to write us an Article Neil.
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I'll do that in Dorset.
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We can only do that Barry if you carry my bag whilst I carry yours
Neil.
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Ah.. on second thoughts...
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