[pct-l] Arc'teryx backpack (it weighs 6 lbs) - advice?

[Jeffrey Olson]

My experience is if you can find the lightest pack possible and keep 
your base weight down to 12 pounds or less, all packs will fit as long 
as the torso length is close.  The more weight you carry the more weight 
your pack seems to need to be.  Sad but true...

Jeff

On 4/2/2013 4:34 PM, L C wrote:
> I'm planning a long CA section hike this summer, and have been planning to
> use my Arc'teryx Briza 62 women's pack. I ADORE this pack and it has served
> me well on previous backpacking trips (none of those were in a hot
> climate). The problem: it weighs 6 lbs.
>
> Any advice on the trade-offs for a lighter pack? Budget is an issue, so
> I've been hoping to avoid buying a new (lighter) pack, and in addition,
> I've had problems with packs before and finding one that fit me was a
> relief. But I'm concerned that a couple weeks in I might end up trading out
> for a lighter pack anyway to save a few pounds and/or to be less hot.
>
> Any advice - especially from women hikers? Has anyone used a similar pack
> successfully on the PCT?
>
> Thanks all!
>
> LC
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