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pack size 7-Sep-2007 At 8:16:14 PM Tris

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If you have a massive bag you can use it as a sleeping bag in an emergency bivy.

But that's not usually an issue.

I like the mont quartz:

http://www.mont.com.au/index/catalog/product/099

And the Lowe Alpine Bear tooth 45L

http://www.lowealpine.com/Products/Detail.asp?ProductTypeID=12&ProductGroupID=845&Position=5&SpecificActivityID=

The quartz is heavier, but more durable, the bear tooth is lighter, comes with a rain cover and has a mesh-less air zone on the back (like a mesh air zone, except without the mesh, which = less surface area to prevent the sweat being evaporated).

The quartz is a little bigger in terms of overall size, but you can still get a fair amount in the bear tooth, also the bear tooth has top and bottom loading, the quartz only has top.

My pick out of the two would be the bear tooth, but depending on your needs the quartz might work out better for you.

I have used both of these packs. I also sell both of them (in a gear store in queensland).

Tris