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There are lots of other backpacks with "trampoline" style suspension. What don't you like about them? I'm thinking of packs made by Gregory, Lowe Alpine, Marmot, Thule, North Face, Osprey, and many others.Good day to all!
I'm planning to upgrade my Osprey Mira 32 with Camino in mind for next year. I've shortlisted few packs available in my country, most of them have the foam suspension panel. The Mira 32 has ventilated mesh panel so I have no idea how the foam suspension panel will deal with moist condition.
May I know your experience with foam contact back suspension packs (e.g. Deuter Aircontact, Kelty Redwing)? When it's being used for several days walking under warm weather on Camino, will it get smelly from absorbing moisture (sweat or rain)?
There are lots of other backpacks with "trampoline" style suspension. What don't you like about them? I'm thinking of packs made by Gregory, Lowe Alpine, Marmot, Thule, North Face, Osprey, and many others.
One of the disadvantages of some of the trampoline styles is that the pack's weight is pulled backwards rather than held snug against the back. For some this creates a feeling of being pulled backwards, off balance. I've tried trampolines styles but in the end go back to the foam mesh suspension models. I always wear merino so if you sweat it dries and doesn't smell.There are lots of other backpacks with "trampoline" style suspension. What don't you like about them? I'm thinking of packs made by Gregory, Lowe Alpine, Marmot, Thule, North Face, Osprey, and many others.
I used a Deuter Airlite 22L which was super light and very comfortable. I packed minimalist and still ended up offloading about 500g from my initial pack weight of 5.90kg - rucksack included. The 'tramplone mesh' back spacer worked fantastic, but I still sweated a lot. I imagine that I would have sweated much more with a close contact sponge back rucksack. I walked my Camino from August 31st to October 20th in 2018 and sweated every day, no mayer what the weather or terrain. Good clothing material ensured adequate wicking of perspiration, and a fantastic shower at the end of each day's walk was a joy.I like the trampoline suspension too. I have two LL Bean packs that I like (AT 35 Day Pack, and AT 60 Day Pack.) I like the 35 best, but it's a trifle small. Much of LL Bean's stuff is overpriced and not as good as above brands, but this pack I really like; the trampoline keeps me cool, the weight settles on my hips, and the straps are well placed for my build. (I'm slight across the shoulders.)
I agree with the points you made about mesh back packs. I tried both types and for me the mesh back had more advantages than disadvantages. The feeling of balance - being pulled back- can be reduced by carrying daily use items in a front pouch with water bottle. I found that to work very well. The packing of a 'curved' ruck sack is a bit awkward, but I got used to it and adjusted the various straps to suit.One of the disadvantages of some of the trampoline styles is that the pack's weight is pulled backwards rather than held snug against the back. For some this creates a feeling of being pulled backwards, off balance. I've tried trampolines styles but in the end go back to the foam mesh suspension models. I always wear merino so if you sweat it dries and doesn't smell.
Another disadvantage that I find with trampoline styles is the contour created by the pack's arced frame. The body of he pack is a curved versus straight one and I find this less efficient to pack in the manner I prefer. I have 2 x 35 litre packs, one a trampoline style one a foam mess style same sizes and brand (Gregory) and I find the foam mesh one packs (and also carries) packs far more easily. Twice now I've admitted on the day before camino departure that the newer goal mesh pack IS in fact for me far more comfortable and have gone with it! An individual thing though
I have both types and definitely sweat more with the foam one that sits directly on my back (even in cool weather). It never really smells, but the back of my shirt certainly looks soaked whenever I took off my pack to eat in restaurants, attend mass, etc. not a problem on the Camino where one is surrounddd by pilgrims, but definitely embarrassing when doing urban travel at other times.
Another disadvantage that I find with trampoline styles is the contour created by the pack's arced frame. The body of he pack is a curved versus straight one and I find this less efficient to pack in the manner I prefer. I have 2 x 35 litre packs, one a trampoline style one a foam mess style same sizes and brand (Gregory) and I find the foam mesh one packs (and also carries) packs far more easily. Twice now I've admitted on the day before camino departure that the newer goal mesh pack IS in fact for me far more comfortable and have gone with it! An individual thing though
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