[pct-l] Best Backpack for multi-day trips

[Rick]

Hi James,

Sounds like you may want to have a look at the Deuter ACT Lite 65 + 10 because it fulfills most of your requirements and I can really recommend with it. Yes there are lighter packs out there (it's 4.3 pound), but it certainly shows its strength on less groomed trails than the PCT as it is very robust and is build for many, many trips to come. The +10 section is awesome and works great for either 5 day including bear can or 2 day slack packing trips. You can find it for ~$150 on sale. 

Good luck with your search!

Section hiker Rick

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On Jun 21, 2013, at 3:58 PM, James <mntmn4jesus at aol.com> wrote:

> 
> My Northface backpack is a little dated and I would like to upgrade it with the following enhancements:
> 
> More outer pockets
> Zip out center of pack to get to everything more easily
> Compressibility when used for summit pack
> Better fit on my back with some ventilation as well
> Section designed for Bladder Hydration Systems (that can be used for other things as well)
> Expandability for carrying larger loads (i.e. Sleeping Bag, Bear Cannister, & Tent)
> Lighter Weight (current pack weighs over 5 pounds)
> Shovel, & Probe Pockets
> Straps or other system designed for carrying skis
> Convenient system for attaching poles
> Convenient system for attaching ice ax / crampons
> 
> Even if your pack doesn't meet all of these specifications I would greatly appreciate feedback from those of you who spend a lot of time on the PCT and know what works for you.  My main interest is multiday trips to summit.  I am planning multi day trips in California (Mt. Tyndale via Shepard Pass - Did Williamson last summer), Nevada (Ruby Dome) and my home state of Colorado (day trips to Mt. Sneffels, Shavano, Tabegauche, Harvard, Evans & Longs Peak).
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