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- First one in 2005 from Moissac, France.
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I have used a very similar pack for the things that I want to carry on to the aircraft when travelling, and then for those things I want with me when I am wandering around town in the afternoons and evenings. It is great for that purpose. This pack that @David is advertising is bigger than the one that I use, and I am not sure that I would want to have all that much extra weight.I know there are a lot of happy pilgrims with ultra-light packs, but before you take the plunge, make sure your lower back can handle it. The internal frame construction of heavier packs transfers all the weight to your hips, so your back doesn't get any of it. I have lower back problems and walk with about 18 pounds problem-free. I think that the starting weight for something that will do that is around 3 pounds, which still is pretty light, but about a kilo (2.2 pounds) more than the pack David has posted about.
I think that the starting weight for something that will do that is around 3 pounds, which still is pretty light, but about a kilo (2.2 pounds) more than the pack David has posted about.
A 45 liter Z-Pack Arc weighs 1 lb., 1 oz. (482 gms) has a full suspension system, and a 30 lb capacity. They really do work, but all that carbon fiber suspension, dyneema cords, and cuban fabric will set you back just under $300 a pound.
If you can afford one though, I assure you a 3 lb pack is not the only option to get a comfortable pack with a solid frame.
I have used a very similar pack for the things that I want to carry on to the aircraft when travelling, and then for those things I want with me when I am wandering around town in the afternoons and evenings. It is great for that purpose. This pack that @David is advertising is bigger than the one that I use, and I am not sure that I would want to have all that much extra weight.
I think @David has the right idea in his latest post - using it as a shopping bag. It is certainly not an approach I would recommend to anyone as their main pack.
Newfy, do you use one of these? I'd love to hear from someone who has one. I know that one of these years I am going to have to do something to reduce my pack weight and this seems like it would be an easy, if expensive, first step.
Hi - now, I am not suggesting that you buy this but in the uk there is a chain of shops, Dunelm, that sells bedding, curtains, lights, tables - you get it, everything for the home ... well, they are now selling this 35 litre rucksack.
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I used the Dunhelm one after all David! It worked great for me with 3.7K in it. Thanks a lot mate.
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