[pct-l] Internal frame pack with bear canister

[Russell Garner]

I use the REI Flash 65 and have found it very comfortable and easily
adjustable. I use the large, but measure out borderline between medium and
large. Easily carries the BV500 either vertically or horizontally. I pack
mine vertically at the top inside. I would characterize myself as a
non-ultralight  who is dropping weight with each hike. I have easily carried
60 #s with it, but more commonly carry 45 #s including consumables for a
week's journey.
Russ Garner 

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Rob Solorio
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 10:41 AM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Internal frame pack with bear canister

I have been using an REI Wonderland Trekker (external frame) for the last
10+ years and am looking for a new pack this season.  The bulk of my trips
are weekenders but once a year I do a weeklong PCT section hike (Yosemite to
Shasta is our 10-year cumulative goal).  My full pack weight last year was
about 45 lb but hope to start down the light-load path.  I carry a BV500
bear canister which hung nicely to the bottom of my external so I want to
find a comfortable, lightweight, can-handle-40-lb and a bear canister
internal frame pack.

Backpacker has heaped praise on the REI Flash 65 as the greatest all-around
pack but the guy at my local REI said that he much prefers the Osprey Aether
70.  It weighs almost 2 lb more but he said the comfort of it would more
than compensate.

So, REI Flash 65 or Osprey 70 for my non-ultralight but hoping to get
lighter needs?  Can either or both handle the BV500?  Or another
recommendation? Thanks.

-LoneRiver
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