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As someone who has completed the CDT with the Pa’lante I would strongly encourage people to look at other options. As noted by others stitch quality is definitely lacking. And in general while being made with high quality materials they are put together with very little craftmenship. Little simple things like width of the pack straps varried which shouldn’t be an issue at all. My first pack I received from them had over a quarter inch difference in terms of width of the strap. While they are fast at responding to issues they are not as great at actually completely fixing them. They replaced my pack after I had issues with some of the stitching only to have the second pack have the same exact problem. They then “fixed” that problem on the first pack and then swapped it back out with the replacement. The fixed first pack had the same issue again as well as a host of other issues. All in all it was toast and falling apart after only about 1000 miles in total. While I really liked the design and look of the pack the overall craftsmanship has me highly not recommending it. Also comfort is a note that should be addressed. My base weight is around 6 lbs and I had gnarly pack bite on the shoulders with anything more than 2 days of food. The padding in the straps is cheap and very thin and you can feel where the part that runs on the collarbone area wore through and broke apart on the inside of the strap. To put things into perspective I used my ULA Circuit the entire PCT and had no issues. The ULA has over 3500 miles on it with nothing more then a buckle that needs replacing at this point. I take great care of my gear so I know it really comes down to quality of build that is the issue with Pa’lante. Z
Can absolutely get away with just 4L. But you need to be moving quick. Personally have had issues with the palante stitch quality. Even with a sub 8lb base weight
KyeB
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Where did you have issues with the stitching? My shoulder straps were coming undone by the collarbone as well as the connection point to the pack. Also the bungee on the shoulder pockets popped out on both the first pack, replacement pack, and then again on the “repaired” original pack? Also do me a favor and measure your shoulder straps if you can. Are they they the same width? One of mine was about a quarter inch less on one side and the two packs had different widths comparatively.
Keep in mind that for the PCT in the southern cali portion, you will have long water carries where you'll need to be able to hold about 4L of water. You'll need something to support that volume, so a super small pack simply wont work. You'll need an UL pack with at least 45L of space for that plus the space you'll need for a bear can unless you plan to bounce a bunch of equipment.
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Zexall
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I agree with you, I feel like the people voting are just voting for ultralight packs in general. To do the whole PCT with one of these frameless packs would be very difficult.
Zexall
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I carried up to 6L at one point on the CDT. It comes down to comfort and what else your carrying so be careful to make statements like that. In general I wouldn’t recommend going into something this small in general for your first hike until you know what you are doing.