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Atom Packs vs KS50 pack
Atom Packs
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Atom packs - the only decent UL pack i could find in my recent search.
I ordered it according to the size guide and I am very happy with my pack.
I followed their instructions and like how my pack fits.
Last time I checked Atom packs take 2 to 3 months to ship which sucks because their packs are the best looking out of all european options. If I had time to wait id pick their backpack for sure
Atom packs is in the UK and makes great stuff, which simplifies the decision a bit.
KS50 pack
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My wife and I just got a couple of KS50 packs made to our specs, and they're phenomenal. My pack weighs 20.2oz with the back pad, frame stays, and luxury features installed, and 16.2oz stripped down for fast hiking.
the KS50 with a complete frame set starts at $180 before shipping and weighs just 16 oz.
I guess you can get a pretty light ks50, but I've a hard time with that website
I also have the KS50 as my regular hiking pack (frameless but with a garden pad used in the sleeves for stability).
My bad. I saw where you said 3 nites tops...my 50 seems really small. Thought it would make a great weekend pack. 5.5 days of food carry was tight in it. Even with a base of 8.7.