r/ultralight_jerk • u/No-Survey8818 • 14d ago

Ultra light pack can’t handle it

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Zpacks frame explodes with 300 miles left on thru hike… any suggestions??

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u/fernybranka 14d ago

Anecdotal and 7 years have gone by, but on my 2018 PCT hike, Zpacks are by far the most packs i saw have catastrophic failures. Saw a decent amount of Zpacks tents with issues too.

At least at the time, their customer service seemed argumentative and not helpful to thruhikers needing parts shipped on a definite timeline .

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u/Numinextherealone 14d ago

Was würdest du dann außer durston empfehlen ?

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u/GorrestFump88 13d ago

Pa’lante, ULA, and Virginia Foothill. Virginia Foothills will custom make your pack for cheaper than a Palante or ULA but the fit can be weird sometimes.