[pct-l] backpack question

[dude at fastmail.ca (dude)]

there is something to be said for this approach.  when I switched to 
ultralight, I took all my gear that I wanted to take on a hike down to 
the store and found the smallest pack I could that would still fit all 
my gear.  worked great.


> In my opinion, think the backpack should be the LAST
> piece of major equipment you buy. Only when you get
> the other essentials (stove, pad, shelter, sleeping
> bag, clothing) will you know what you need to carry it
> all.
> 
> As others said, if you get a large pack you tend to
> fill it.
> 
> Better to buy your other gear first then a pack to fit
> the gear. When you buy a pack first you tend to get
> gear to fit the pack.  Usually ends up heavier then
> you truly need.
> 
> 
> 
> 
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