GoLite Jam 2

GoLite Jam 2
The lighter your kit, the more onus it puts on the owner to use it properly. In the case of the Jam2 that means choosing your gear to be as light as possible and also packing it carefully

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Reviewed: 5 February 2009 by Jon
What's It For? The Jam2 is, says GoLite designed for fast-packing and light and ultra-light backpacking. It's a throw back to GoLite's early packs where comfort and support come second to weight saving. But we also know a few people who use the Jam2 as an ultra-lightweight climbing pack. The Techy Bits The ...  Continue reading

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I have had mine for three years and always comes out to play when winter camping or going for longer trips. Its tough and hardly looks worn even though it has had good use. I have a slightly curved back so the Continue reading...

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A few changes for 2009, to quote info from the GoLite web site:-

Our classic Jam² is newly updated this season! Updates include new foam padding in the back for support, and Brock™ foam padding in the spacer mesh shoulder straps for long-lasting comfort. More storage options exist with the addition of hipbelt mesh pockets, granting easy access to food and essentials without ever having to take off the pack. Store larger items you want quick access to in the large front pocket and two side angled stretch mesh pockets. Reduce excess pack room as your trip goes on by utilizing the two side compression straps and the comPACKtor system.
 

I see that the weight of the Jam2 has increased from 610g to 753g

Will the next version be over 1kg?

Posted: 06/02/2009 at 22:37

chuckles quietly. so lightweight just gets heavier.

Posted: 06/02/2009 at 22:50

Posted: 06/02/2009 at 22:52

Surprised this review got so little reaction, given the bitching about the Osprey coverage. It looks to be just what I need, but I'm having problems finding anyone who's got them in stock. Does anyone know who might have one lurking on the shelf somewhere?

Posted: 22/02/2009 at 02:51

HereWorth watching here Montgomery! Out of stock right now sadly, but they're awaiting a delivery they told me. Worth emailing him, so he can tell you when they're in again by return perhaps.

Posted: 23/02/2009 at 09:28

Timberland are now distributing GoLite in the UK ,so the smaller retailers will have long delays receiving stock.

Posted: 23/02/2009 at 09:51

Aye, look how patchy Smartwool distribution became when Timberland got them!

Posted: 23/02/2009 at 10:20

I want one, but I've drawn a complete blank - nobody has them, nobody knows when they'll get them, several have commented on the poor performance of the distributor. Why bother handing product out to test if you don't then get said product into the shops?

Posted: 24/02/2009 at 04:19

If you are still outside the UK it might be better to order one from the US

Posted: 24/02/2009 at 07:36

Just seen this for sale on on ebay.

Posted: 24/02/2009 at 22:51

How much!?

I got one in Millets 3 weeks ago for £26 - the staff didn't know what they were doing with them! - got a pinnacle at the same time for £32!

 Boy was I a happy bunny! Bargain of the year I reckon

Posted: 24/02/2009 at 22:54

i could very quickley decide i dont like Moles any more

Posted: 24/02/2009 at 22:56

I know...

Won't mention it again (probably!)

Posted: 24/02/2009 at 22:59

I'm popping back to the UK in a fortnight, the Jam 2 would've been spot on for what I want to do. However, I'm not busting a gut to spend money on somebody's products if they can't meet me half way. I'll just adjust the Gust I currently have (the Jam 2 addresses the main niggles I have with it, i.e. too big, no means to compress/stabilise the load, and no side pockets for bottles, etc).

Reckon the local street tailors here can fix me up. They're getting used to me, I have to get the shoddy stitching on my Inov8s repaired on a regular basis...

Posted: 25/02/2009 at 00:58

Well, when you say shoddy stitching, remember that is probably done in a place not so far from you out there, then imported here for sale!

Posted: 25/02/2009 at 03:56

The difference being that, the last time, my street cobbler had a good look at them, tutted in disapproval at the poor quality of the stitching, then ran a double line over every external seam using his pedal powered sewing machine and something that looks like fishing line. Cost? Four yuan, 40p even at the current woeful exchange rate. I'd tried to get Timpsons to do something similar in Bolton last September, but their kit wasn't up to it and they turned the job down...

Posted: 25/02/2009 at 05:32

And they would likely try to charge you about twenty-five quid or more too, for the priviledge of the work no doubt, Montgomery!

Posted: 25/02/2009 at 05:55

Montgomery which back size are you looking for?

Posted: 25/02/2009 at 09:55

Montgomery Ultralight outdoors have the Jam2 in stock.... think they only have it in blue left at the Moment but will be getting more stock in about a week having just chatted to the guy there on the phone... i timed my order just right and got the last of the grey ones they had in stock.

Posted: 25/02/2009 at 10:11

Good man - bagged a long one in blue (not bothered about the colour, so that's OK).

Posted: 25/02/2009 at 12:04

Hi - I have a Pinnacle which looks really similar. The review pretty much echoed my findings. The Dyneema fabric is awesome. I drag my pack through scrub with no concerns for wear and tear. I have had to stitch up the closure strap with dental floss as the stitching was getting loose due to cranking up the closure. I also have to pack it carefully by putting a soft thin layer of spare clothing next to my back, then the heavy stuff (food, stove, fuel)and then the lightest gear (200g rain suit) on the outermost side of the pack.

I've not been impressed with the closure in rain so have bought a waterproof packliner which allows me to increase the capacity of the pack. It is stated as having a capacity of 61L. I have taken it on 5 and 6 day summer trips and weekend winter trips with transalpine climbing gear. I wrapped my crampons in closed cell foam and had them at the top of the stuff sack on those trips. They have gear loops for ice tools. The compactor system is great for day trips as it makes it easier to find stuff in your pack.

Posted: 13/12/2009 at 09:44

That's quite an old post you've responded to Honora.  Although that's quite interesting about extending the the capacity with a pack liner, I've never thought of that.

Posted: 13/12/2009 at 15:46

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