AlpeMoney from United States, NY Public Profile

Have an old Z series 35L Gregory pack for more than 10 years that started showing its age after taking a lot of abuse every year. Wanted a new backpack for alpine overnights, and preferably one that keeps the back ventilated.
The Zulu 35 is very well made, but feels less sturdy than the old Z35 - guess because lighter materials were used. The total effective carrying capacity is a bit less than the old Z35 probably due to the tensioning frame that makes space between your back and the pack. Enough space for rain gear, sleeping bag, few changes of clothes and food. Probably a small tent can be fitted in too - my classic igloo 3 persons marmot was to big to fit properly, mainly due to the curvature of the back frame.
I am 186 cm tall /6'1" and the medium was riding up on my back despite having the torso measurements within the medium sizing. Ended up returning and getting a large size.

Was looking for a summer/3 season synthetic material pants with reinforced abrasion points for alpine hiking to replace an older pair of Prana pants that started to tear.
The material is nice - soft and surprisingly thin but appears to be sturdy. I am 186cm tall / 83kg and got a large size that fits well and allows to wear an under layer and also works with Marmot Goretex pants over.

Was looking for a hiking hoodie with some front wind protection and thinner back panels to avoid overheating when caring a backpack. Nice materials, very well sewn, warm. Medium sizing worked out great for me (186cm tall, 83 kg)

Like every other Arcteryx product this is very well made. I initially looked for a Fortraz hoodie that a friend has and I liked but I was not too hot on the colors available on campsaver and got the Kyanite instead.

The Kyanite polartec material is soft, stretchy and warm. Nicely tailored and sewn. Sizing was a bit of an issue: I am 186cm tall / 83kg. The medium size I got by the sizing table fit a little too tight and probably the large would be a little too big. Ended up returning and getting a Mammut jacket that had a better sizing.