[pct-l] The dreaded Backpacks

[Ron]

I disagree.  My basic weight is 18 pounds and with water and foot gets up to 32 or so.  I never had a problem with my catalyst.
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Yoshihiro Murakami <completewalker at gmail.com> wrote:

>Dear Florence
>
>ULA pack is made for ultra light hiker. If your pack weight exceed 16
>kg (35 lb), it do not work well.
>
>If you want to select the best among three packs, the best is the
>backpack that you do not have a pain in shoulders.
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>2012/2/22 Florence Aza-selinger <florenceaza at gmail.com>:
>> Hey All,
>> I have successfully bought my tent and sleeping bag, but am having major
>> decision issues with choosing a backpack. I've managed to narrow it down to
>> 3 options:
>>  The Bergans of Norway Birkebeiner Lady 65L Backpack
>>  JanSport Klamath 68 Rucksack
>> or the Deuter AirContact Pro.
>> I know most of these brands are european, but I was wondering if anyone on
>> here knows anything about any of these packs. I just cannot make my mind
>> up, and it's driving me crazy!!
>> Or anyone have any other recommendations?
>> I tried on a few Osprey packs in store with heavy weight, but all of them
>> dug in badly on my shoulders. Not sure if its because I have strange
>> shoulder shapes. Possibly the women's shape backpacks aren't right for me.
>> Any responses greatly appreciated of course.
>>
>> Flo
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