Searching for a Backpack that is Durable, Light, and Carries Heavy Loads

This video explains why I’ve made some of the choices I’ve made as I keep on trying new backpacks.

 

The packs I discuss are:

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Porter 4400 - My Review

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 3400 - My load-lifter hack

Seek Outside Divide 4500 - My Review

Seek Outside Flight One - My Review

Hanchor Marl - My Review

Superior Wilderness Designs Big Wild 70 - My Review

Superior Wilderness Designs Long Haul 50

Packs I have also tried but do not discuss here include: Dana Designs Astralplane, Boreas Buttermilks, Black Diamond Infinity 60, Six Moon Designs Minimalist V2, ULA Circuit, ULA Catalyst, among others.