It was based on earlier Native American pack frame designs, and clearly evolved separately from the Norwegian pack designs
Paired with a lightweight and sensitive 24/30 ton carbon blank, custum Abu skeletonized reel seat and EVA grips that are perfect for a wide variety of techniques and applications
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High Sierra Trail, California Length: 72 Miles Duration: 4 7 Days Elevation Profile: Moderate, with about 15,000 feet of total gain and loss Best Starting Point: Crescent Meadow, Sequoia National Park Why We Love It: Less in demand than, and a third the length of, its more famous neighbor, the John Muir Trail, this one condenses the majesty of one of the worlds most distinct mountain ranges
After months of use the frame shows no signs of corrosion, but like other gear it should be rinsed with freshwater after each use