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Hi All, I have walked 2 Caminos using the same Gregory 36 backpack with a frame. Even though I basically carried the same stuff the 2nd time it seemed heavier, dont know it was me getting older or what. I’ve been thinking of possibly getting a frameless pack for my next walk. Any input or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Dee
\\\i experienced the same thing and will not be using my Gregory backpack. even when empty it seems too heavy.Hi All, I have walked 2 Caminos using the same Gregory 36 backpack with a frame. Even though I basically carried the same stuff the 2nd time it seemed heavier, dont know it was me getting older or what. I’ve been thinking of possibly getting a frameless pack for my next walk. Any input or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Dee
Hi would appreciate if you could send me a list of frameless backpacks. thanks.A 'frameless' backpack is not necessarily an unsupported or unstructured backpack. Many manufacturers will have various supports, including a backpad, that helps with structure. Additionally, a fully functional shoulder harness system and hipbelt system will still be in place.
Whether of not to use a backpack without a frame depends on the weight of the load. For most loads under 14 pounds, a frameless backpack works as well as one with an external or internal frame.
Fitting a frameless backpack still needs careful consideration to make sure it works with the users spine length. Many frameless packs will be manufactured with a broader size range for a pack: instead of small, medium, large, extra large (to correspond to spine length), there may be something like small to medium or large to extra large. Sometimes the shoulder harness offers adjustability to help fine tune to the wearer's spine length.
I can suggest a few frameless backpacks which I think are well implemented. Feel free to send a PM if I can help.
Not all framed pack have that sort of "trampoline style" frame. There are many types of frames used in backpacks.The little extra weight of the curved frame is worth it to me as it keeps most of the pack clear of your back and reduces contact sweating, my previous pack was frameless and my back would be soaked after every hike.
Indeed, but most of the good hiking ones have nowadays.Not all framed pack have that sort of "trampoline style" frame. There are many types of frames used in backpacks.
Indeed, but most of the good hiking ones have nowadays.
At the end of the day its all just our personal opinions.I would gently disagree with the "most" part of that assessment.
At the end of the day its all just our personal opinions.
my previous pack was frameless and my back would be soaked after every hike
I think this is the sort of market research members should contemplate doing for themselves. Individuals might be able to tell you what their own choices have been, but that is likely to have been driven by local availability. This is an international forum, and some manufacturers do not have international sales and marketing arrangements that have the same reach as our forum membership.Hi would appreciate if you could send me a list of frameless backpacks. thanks.
Hi All, I have walked 2 Caminos using the same Gregory 36 backpack with a frame. Even though I basically carried the same stuff the 2nd time it seemed heavier, dont know it was me getting older or what. I’ve been thinking of possibly getting a frameless pack for my next walk. Any input or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Dee
ULA makes quality packs. I’ve used my Ohm model over 5000 miles (Appalachian Trail, Via Francigena, Camino Norte-Primitivo) and will take it on the Israel National Trail next month.Hi All, I have walked 2 Caminos using the same Gregory 36 backpack with a frame. Even though I basically carried the same stuff the 2nd time it seemed heavier, dont know it was me getting older or what. I’ve been thinking of possibly getting a frameless pack for my next walk. Any input or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Dee
Osprey have a lifetime warranty. They will replace or repair your split webbing.I have the Osprey Exos 58 ....... The webbing has already split .....
We are both lucky and unlucky that there is so much choice. First world problem.Indeed, but most of the good hiking ones have nowadays.
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