[pct-l] cold sweaty back

[Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com]

The Osprey packs have a nice trampoline-like structure against the  
back that keeps your back cool.

If you believe that internal frame or frameless packs do not carry  
weight on the pelvis, then you are incorrect.

As for colors, I prefer neutrals to other colors, and I also prefer  
logos to be small and unobtrusive. Some people hate logos with a  
passion. I also prefer gray tents to other colors because I don't  
like the whole world turning pink (or some other color) from the  
retinal effect of strong colors. Overall, most people don't seem to  
get all bent out of shape over the color of other people's gear.

Diane

On Dec 28, 2009, at 1:53 PM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
> One answer to this question is to select a pack that carries its  
> weight on
> your pelvis rather than your back, for example the frame pack.
>
> Another related question I have for the List is, do internal frame  
> packs
> that constantly receive moisture from your back, ever mold??
>
> Mtnned
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>> Ok, here's something probably familiar to all of us.  You're  
>> hiking along,
>> take a short break either with your pack off or sitting down with  
>> your
>> pack
>> hanging back off your back.  You get up to go and the pack  
>> reconnects with
>> your back with a nice freezing cold wet smack.  Your back gets all  
>> sweaty
>> while you're hiking and as soon as you take the pack off the  
>> breeze cools
>> off both your wet shirt and the front of your damp pack.  I recall  
>> that
>> happening with regularity and not enjoying it at all.