Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Lightweight Internal Frame Packs: a State of the Market Report

For those of you interested in ultra light backpacking, you may Find this article interesting;

Wise Women Go Light, Conclusion @ Backpacking Light
A rundown of all the packs tested in the 2010 Lightweight Internal Frame Pack SOTM.
by Roger Caffin | 2010-09-28

A Super-Ultra-Light (SUL) frameless pack is fine for a couple of days in the summer when you can be sure it will stay fine and warm, but for many walkers SUL remains a distant goal. For walkers going on longer trips, or going up in the mountains where the weather is more variable and requires more gear for safety, a slightly larger pack is needed. As the load increases, the limitations of a frameless pack become apparent, and greater comfort can be had with a framed pack"

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