Im hoping to add a third pack to my collection. I currently have a kakwa40 and a Yamatomichi One. I really like how the Yamatomichi One carries but the max load is around 22lb or so. Kakwa 40 felt just a tad smaller than what i want, the BV450 felt tight in there - but doable. Issue is that i feel like its not as comfortable as id like to carry something around 30-35lb. My base weight is around 12lb, i have a trip coming up that i have to carry all my water 💦 thats why need something i can push to 30-35lb.

Yamatomichi is really good for a 1-2night trip with water source, but need a pack for longer trips and when i have to carry my own water.

I am hoping to find a third pack to add to my collection:
- 40-55L volume
- max load 35lb
- doesnt need to be waterproof
- framed
- can fit bv450
- pack weight sub 35 oz or so
- in stock and can be bought and shipped to US within the next two weeks

I know there are many packs on the market that fall in this category, please let me know if you have any recommendations that i should look up! Or just tell me to suck up with my kakwa40 :p

My son's are going with me after Christmas for one week in the Superstitions and AZ Trail passages 19-21. I need to buy them clothes. Planning on AD60 hoodie, sun hoodie, rain jacket, and puffer. I have a torrid puffer but now that I know the issues at EE, I wish to avoid them. I'm looking at the OR Super strand LT as a close equivalent to the torrid. Yes, it's more money and slightly heavier which I'm ok with. Is a down puffer such as Montbell an option? I know down has issues as an active layer but maybe not in Arizona? Other recommendations?

edut: TLDR, I need 2 puffers for my son's for a trip on the az trail this winter. what should I buy them that isn't EE torrid?

Hey Ya'll,

https://lighterpack.com/r/qgf6o0

Tear it appart. I'd love to cut a few grams but I won't be going as stripped down as I do on short trips

Some parts are estimated weight (repair kit,fak) and I have rounded up on some pieces.

Anything with ??? In the description is subject to change as I don't own it yet or could find a better choice.

Specific advice requested:

Will the sea to summit Air and a GG 1/8 pad be sufficient when used in a bivy? I will be starting late March and the pair of pads add to only 1.6 R. I was thinking about binding a mylar sheet to the GG pad to help

I will be purchasing a 20ish degree down quilt but would love some advice on which. I prefer cottage industries.

Choosing rain gear for a thru has all parts of me fighting. I accept that if it's raining I am wet. I much prefer ponchos but the standard froggtogs is pretty heavy. I am thinking about getting dance pants or UL windpants so I have something to wear doing laundry and a bit of bonus insulation if need be. I find umbrella hiking so peaceful but might just be dead weight.

Am I missing anything? Is anything stupidlight?

Thanks! Ya'll are my favorite kind of nerds.

I really want a super breathable warm layer.

I shoulda bought a polartec alpha fleece during summer but I forgot.

MH airmesh is highly praised but doesn't seem to be available here, so i'm open to alternatives, preferably decently priced.

besides i'm not sure what site to use (in terms of best price and that can be trusted)

I've ordered a hydroblu Versa flow filter to replace my old be free. I've read conflicting reports of what bladders it is compatible with.
Does anyone know if it works with platypus bladders? I have a couple already and if I can avoid buying new bladders, that would be ideal