Ultimate backpack for lightweight backpacking RR setup

**Just Tom** · 02-24-2019, 17:20

As a gear spreadsheet kind of guy, I needed to solve the Ridgerunner conundrum. How to create a lightweight setup around a RR? I negated the weight of the poles by swapping in trekking poles that could serve that role. Great, now on to the hammock and insulation. I liked to option to be able to go to ground if needed and also have insulation that would make a shelter floor tolerable. I also needed a pack with a large capacity to store the extra bulk a RR (and requisite large tarp) requires. I finally came up with this: Granite Gear Virga 2 at 19 ounces plus either my Ridgerest or Z-Lite as a frame and insulation for a total weight of 35 ounces! Lighter than my other packs empty, this combo gave me my insulation for free, spreadsheet wise. And the RR is super comfy with a pad! Well, since I don't have the RR any longer, I figured the time had come to pass along the pack to the next RR user with dreams of UL comfort

Therefore, I have for sale one great condition GG Virga 2 PLUS two Zpacks Backpack Belt Pouches at .75 ounces each (the Virga doesn't have hip belt pockets).

https://www.granitegear.com/outdoor/...s/virga-2.html

https://sectionhiker.com/granite-gea...ckpack-review/

http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/beltpouch.shtml

The Virga 2 retails for $139 and the Zpacks pockets retail for $50 for a pair.

Selling the lot for $140 (PayPal) shipped CONUS which is about 25% off retail.

Sleeping pads in images are for illustrative purposes only and are not included:

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**Dunckelman** · 02-25-2019, 21:27

What size is this pack? I might have missed it...

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**Just Tom** · 02-26-2019, 07:26

Whoops, great question, sorry I missed that in the original post. It is a size Medium. I'm 6'1" and had no issues with it, even though the section hiker review stated he felt it was a bit small.

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**Just Tom** · 03-04-2019, 08:21

Bump and price drop to $135 on the pack plus two zpack pockets. $55 off retail

**MikekiM** · 03-11-2019, 20:11

If you have any interest in selling the pair of hip belt pockets separately, let me know.

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**Just Tom** · 03-12-2019, 07:47

Thanks, I'll give it some thought.

**Just Tom** · 03-18-2019, 12:08

Bump and price drop to $130 on the pack plus two zpack pockets. $60 off retail.

**dkurfiss** · 03-26-2019, 07:12

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Thanks for your help