pdxrambler from United States, OR Public Profile

I'm getting old so I need to lighten up my base weight and this really fits the bill. It's lighter than any pack I've ever owned including my day packs. It can be used with a small load too so it may soon become my only pack. I've only taken it on a couple of day hikes so far but am looking forward to loading it down. It's quite roomy but the compression system cinches it down to whatever size I need. I measured an inch under the max for the short torso and it's comfortable but the load stabilizer straps hit right at my shoulders instead of a couple inches above like I'm used to. I hope that's not a problem when I get a big load. The buckles are a bit stiff and it took some getting used to the chest strap buckle being all the way over to one side. I like the roomy hip belt pockets but they stick out a bit more than I'm used to and I kept noticing their presence. The big test will come after an overnight trip, but so far I'm loving my new weight.