Keep current backpack?

[katimoyer]

Hey guys,

I've got an Osprey Farpoint 55 that fits well and doesn't hurt to carry at least as far as I've carried it so far.

But I've seen a lot of people who are taking much smaller bags - - Do i need to get a different backpack even tho this one I have seems good? I'm not going to pack it full, still keeping in mind packing light and I'm at about 15 pounds including pretty much everything I want to bring. I'm quite overweight, so my 10% figure is about 22 or 23 pounds but I don't want it nearly that heavy. I'm hoping to do 16 or 17 pounds completely packed.

I hate to spend more money if the one I have is already good.

 

[Tincatinker]

If it fits its good to go. Just beware of the temptation to take extras just because you have spare capacity - you seem fully aware of that risk. And that 10% is a guideline not a target

 

[trecile]

The Osprey Farpoint series is designed to be a "travel" backpack, and is not designed for real backpacking. At 3.9 pounds/1769 grams, it is also quite heavy. I would suggest a lightweight backpack designed to be worn for hiking 8 hours a day.

 

[whariwharangi]

Hey guys,

I've got an Osprey Farpoint 55 that fits well and doesn't hurt to carry at least as far as I've carried it so far.

But I've seen a lot of people who are taking much smaller bags - - Do i need to get a different backpack even tho this one I have seems good? I'm not going to pack it full, still keeping in mind packing light and I'm at about 15 pounds including pretty much everything I want to bring. I'm quite overweight, so my 10% figure is about 22 or 23 pounds but I don't want it nearly that heavy. I'm hoping to do 16 or 17 pounds completely packed.

I hate to spend more money if the one I have is already good.

It looks like a good pack.

Reviews suggest the quality is less than optimal.

Its better to have a bag that is a bit roomy so that you don't end up with seams and zippers popping when you overstuff it.

If it carries your gear and its comfortable ... go with it.

 

[Glenn Rowe]

If it carries your gear and its comfortable ... go with it.

I agree; if it does both of those things, stick with it. One of my favorite proverbs is "Better is the enemy of good-enough." (It's Russian, btw.)

 

[Chiptheshrink]

Fit and familiarity is by far what's most important, and if it fits you well, go with it, it's not huge and cinches down a bit as well. As others have said, just resist the temptation to over pack just because you have a little extra space!