[pct-l] backpack solutions?

[Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com]

I'm always bruised on my collar bones at first, but then I get used  
to it.

45 pounds sounds awfully heavy. I hope that's just training weight  
and not what you're really carrying.

Diane

On Mar 10, 2010, at 1:51 PM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:

> ive been doing lots of training hikes with lots of weight in my pack.
> the day after my hikes my color bones are always tender when i touch
> them. when im out on the hike the pack feels great. fits perfect and
> i barley notice the weight on my back. im just wondering if this is
> just something i have to man up with and get used to or if i might be
> wearing it wrong. any of you have tricks or tips you can share?
>
> my pack is an Osprey Aether and i train with around 45 lbs. most of
> the time.