The airbeam frame had the other benefit that when deflated the pack could be folded down to cabin luggage dimensions - important for my first flight connection in Schipol where I wouldn't have to wait for baggage to be unloaded. Granite Gear claims a more comfortable carry with the airbeam frame. However Granite Gear had introduced the airbeam frame to replace the framesheet and save 100grams - making the total weight of the pack about 900grams, pretty good for a comfortable backpacking rucksack and the Crown has some excellent features aimed at keeping you organised. I like the internal framesheet on this pack which effectively transfers the load to the hips, this works for loads up to about 30lbs. Granite Gear's Crown VC 60 is one of my favourite packs, I needed 60 Litres because I wanted to do the trek largely unsupported - so I'd need to carry 8 or 9 days food, and this takes up space. Granite Gear Crown VC Rucksack with Klymit Airbeam Frame The longitudinal hoop was being blown out of shape but this was just an inconvenience, I rigged up a couple of additional guylines tied to the midpoint of the hoop which sorted out the problem.
My last night was characterised by high winds, I tried pitching the tent back into it but the wind blustered from all directions. The tent got a few good tests, the fourth night was wet, with a particularly heavy downpour late in the evening, the kind that has droplets bouncing of the ground - the tent coped with ease. The Obi 1 Elite has a large cutout at the front of the flysheet and I was keen to find out if this created any problems in wind or wet conditions.
Its virtually free standing, which was important for this trip as the camping pitches can be very rocky and it can be difficult getting pegs into the ground. It also has the access on the side, which I prefer for solo tents - they seem to be easier to get in and out of. The Obi 1 Elite is very light at 872grams and with a completely mesh interior it feels quite spacious.
Klymit airbeam pack frame skin#
Weight was critical factor but I also wanted a two skin tent that didn't feel claustrophobic with a porch for storing some gear.
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