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Posted by calamity on February 20, 2008 at 4:00:00 pm EST
In reply to Ultralight Backpack or More Comfortable Pack posted by m0rpheu5111 on February 19, 2008 at 4:21:57 pm EST

For truly light loads, the differences in carrying comfort among packs in my opinion mostly aren't very meaningful.

Approaching or exceeding 20 pounds loads, the superiority of a more elaborate suspension becomes slightly evident for me, but the most notable difference is simply a heavier load

I carried a frameless, non-ultralight pack with minimal hip-belt as primary pack for a long while (Lowe Snow Peak). Then I switched to one with framesheet and somewhat beefier belt (MEC Brio, light but not ultra).

I am not particularly big or strong, so my threshold might be low, and the carrying differences among packs is probably more pronounced with truly heavier loads that I rarely mess with.

Some day I'd like to try a real premium brand pack, but as an investment, I'm gonna stick with Treasury Bonds.

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