[pct-l] The dreaded Backpacks

[CHUCK CHELIN]

Good morning, Flo,

Important in the decision about a pack is the amount of weight you plan to
carry, and to a lesser degree, the volume you need for resupply increments
and a bear ‘can in some areas.

I’m perfectly comfortable with a frameless 13 oz. pack carrying my sub-10
pound base weight.  My suspicion is gear for Euro-style hiking is less
focused on ultra-lite, 4-month hikes.

Steel-Eye

-Hiking the Pct since before it was the PCT – 1965

http://www.trailjournals.com/steel-eye

http://www.trailjournals.com/SteelEye09/


On Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 6:03 AM, Florence Aza-selinger <
florenceaza at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey All,
> I have successfully bought my tent and sleeping bag, but am having major
> decision issues with choosing a backpack. I've managed to narrow it down to
> 3 options:
>  The Bergans of Norway Birkebeiner Lady 65L Backpack
>  JanSport Klamath 68 Rucksack
> or the Deuter AirContact Pro.
> I know most of these brands are european, but I was wondering if anyone on
> here knows anything about any of these packs. I just cannot make my mind
> up, and it's driving me crazy!!
> Or anyone have any other recommendations?
> I tried on a few Osprey packs in store with heavy weight, but all of them
> dug in badly on my shoulders. Not sure if its because I have strange
> shoulder shapes. Possibly the women's shape backpacks aren't right for me.
> Any responses greatly appreciated of course.
>
> Flo
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