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carabiner96
Nov 20, 2008, 10:38 PM
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my new pack arrived today! whooo!
I go the BD predator, which is large with lots of pockets. While not an alpinists dream, it's perfect for me, i lead a lot of trips and need to carry lots of crap, and i like to have one pocket just for med forms, one pockets just for this....it's awesome.
will rave more once i get a chance to use it, i'm sure!
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sungam
Nov 21, 2008, 1:08 AM
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WOOOOoooooooOOOOOOOOoO!
Is it all shiney and stuff?
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carabiner96
Nov 21, 2008, 2:24 AM
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came all wrapped up in plastic!
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dr_feelgood
Nov 21, 2008, 2:26 AM
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carabiner96 wrote: came all wrapped up in plastic!
Just like me and your mother.
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anthonymason
Nov 21, 2008, 2:49 AM
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Really who gives a crap on what pack you have if you haved never used it.
After using that pack then you can rave, maybe.
Just raining on you're parade?
Shut up and start a real topic
Anthony
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anthonymason
Nov 21, 2008, 2:51 AM
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Are you choking that chicken? or are you getting it ready to have a BBQ?
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carabiner96
Nov 21, 2008, 3:59 AM
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^^Sorry guys, looks like someone dropped a soggy tampon. ^^
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dr_feelgood
Nov 21, 2008, 4:25 AM
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The only thing worse than dropping a soggy tampon....
Finding a soggy tampon.
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altelis
Nov 21, 2008, 4:41 AM
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man, your fucking chipper today, aren't you?!?!?!
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mattb1921
Nov 21, 2008, 5:01 AM
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Why such harsh words? Now I do agree that the post is worthless and should be moved to some other forum but no need to be so mean.
Get out and use that pack and then come and let us know how it is working. Some people have way too much time on their hands. No offense I am one as well I just don't waste my time on here posting things that no one cares about
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carabiner96
Nov 21, 2008, 5:09 AM
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dr_feelgood wrote: The only thing worse than dropping a soggy tampon.... Finding a soggy tampon.
^^^ iz troo.
don't likes it? don't read it. what did you expect, a fuckin' novel on a pack? this isn't the gear review forum, in case you can't read the giant black print. this is the everyone gush about the little frozen specks of water as they slowly appear, and sticking sharp pointy things in it at great personal risk....how's that for useful??
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carabiner96
Nov 21, 2008, 5:10 AM
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3/4 length bivy pad in the back panel =iz sweet.
this thing is like a treasure trove, each time i open a pocket, there's a new prize!
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dr_feelgood
Nov 21, 2008, 5:13 AM
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I still fail to see how the world' greatest 'your mom' joke has gone unappreciated this long. For fookin seriousness.
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carabiner96
Nov 21, 2008, 5:16 AM
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Sorry, angry had a better one tonight, try again tomorrow. 
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hosh
Nov 21, 2008, 6:50 AM
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Did you get the red or the yellow? How heavy is the pack? Have you loaded it yet to see how it carries? Come on, give us the real important details!
hosh.
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suilenroc
Nov 21, 2008, 7:12 AM
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carabiner96 wrote: my new pack arrived today! whooo! I go the BD predator, which is large with lots of pockets. While not an alpinists dream, it's perfect for me, i lead a lot of trips and need to carry lots of crap, and i like to have one pocket just for med forms, one pockets just for this....it's awesome. will rave more once i get a chance to use it, i'm sure!
Thanks for the thread... this is really going to help me sleep tonight... 
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Guran
Nov 21, 2008, 11:04 AM
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irregularpanda wrote: carabiner96 wrote: Sorry, angry had a better one tonight, try again tomorrow. That's what your mom said.
Now that was a good one 
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carabiner96
Nov 21, 2008, 2:53 PM
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Carries fine and the hipbelt is definitely beefier than a typical climbing pack, which i love since i've got bony girly hips. I think I'm going to have to stitch down the shoulder straps a bit to get a better fit as they are non-adjustable in the top.
my choice was between that and the osprey variant, but the osprey 1) fit poorly 2) is ass ugly 3) my coleader has one, matching isn't cool and 4) the ginormous crampon pocket on the BD is slick.
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hosh
Nov 21, 2008, 4:40 PM
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CiloGear didn't make the wish list? The 60L worksack is sexy.
hosh.
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altelis
Nov 21, 2008, 5:01 PM
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mattb1921 wrote: Why such harsh words? Now I do agree that the post is worthless and should be moved to some other forum but no need to be so mean. Get out and use that pack and then come and let us know how it is working. Some people have way too much time on their hands. No offense I am one as well I just don't waste my time on here posting things that no one cares about
actually, no one cares how much time you have on your hands or what you do with it....ironic, eh?
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brent_e
Nov 21, 2008, 7:21 PM
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dr_feelgood wrote: carabiner96 wrote: came all wrapped up in plastic! Just like me and your mother.
hawt.
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brent_e
Nov 21, 2008, 7:24 PM
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carabiner96 wrote: Carries fine and the hipbelt is definitely beefier than a typical climbing pack, which i love since i've got bony girly hips. I think I'm going to have to stitch down the shoulder straps a bit to get a better fit as they are non-adjustable in the top. my choice was between that and the osprey variant, but the osprey 1) fit poorly 2) is ass ugly 3) my coleader has one, matching isn't cool and 4) the ginormous crampon pocket on the BD is slick.
a suggestion for thread....go to a fishing shop and see if they can give you some "power pro" or other spectra type line.
it's super thin and incredibly strong!
I used it on my worksack for the same reason.
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granite_grrl
Nov 21, 2008, 7:38 PM
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Hey Mo, what size/colour did you get?
Its a really nice ice pack. Has lots of useful features without too much crap that you'll never use. Its not as hot as a rock pack, the lid flops around if there's not enough stuff in the pack (like the down jacket and extra socks you might be taking for ice climbing).
As for extra adjustment: Look at the shoulder straps where those starps to pull the pack tight into your body are (I have no idea what these straps are called, the ones near the lid). You can feed them through different points in the shoulder starps to make the pack carry different.
If you have no idea what I'm talking about PM me and I'll take some photos to show you.
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carabiner96
Nov 21, 2008, 7:58 PM
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the part where the shoulder strap top goes into the pack, by your shoulder blade, is a little long. maybe it's just because i slouch. but, there's webbing there and not padding so Im thinking of doubling it over and sewing it to itself or right back into the back of the pack.
thanks for the tip, brent!
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