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Its only recently that bigger brands like REI Co-op, Osprey, and Gregory are entering the scene with their own ultralight options

Weighed with a rack and rope, or a pile of camping gear, the Fang proves a sturdy and supportive load carrier, and we've used it very happily for an overnight mini-backpacking route - not something that all the packs on review here would be equally good for: But though you can carry heavy loads in it this pack also feels well balanced and un-restrictive when climbing, and in that sense it's the best of both worlds

Although the fabric held up to the spray, the zippers - like most backpacks we tested - tell a different story

I am comfortable with doing this, but if you are not then it is suggested you go to a reel technician to have this work done