Could someone advise on some good packs to use and which to avoid. I plan on hiking the trail come April and the Osprey that I’ve used for 7 years is on its last legs. Thanks!!
I have a Go Lite (2 lb, 2oz) ultra-light but have been eyeing the Gregory Z65 (3 lb, 3oz). I found the Go Lite hip/shoulder straps too meager for long distance hiking even with a light < 30 lb load. When I thru-hiked in '94 I had a Dana Design (7 lb. 7 oz) internal that was durable as hell and is still in use if you can belive it. But technology has improved a lot since then. If I were to do it all over again - I'd shoot for something like the Gregory Z65.
I currently have an Osprey circa 1994, that has been great, just heavy.
I’m planning to pull the trigger on a Gregory Baltoro 70 as soon as I catch one on sale.
I bought the Gregory Baltoro 70 on EBAY. Bid on a large and received a medium. Returned it and am waiting for the real one. I really liked the looks of it. It’s 4600 ci and 5+ pounds.
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