This discussion of packs and what gear goes into them is interesting. How to get it all into a pack is also interesting. I do envy you guys with the physical ability to get out of the parking lot with a load. I just can't do that any more.
Which brings me to a subject not really addressed so far: Holw much does it WEIGH? How much weight do you carry on a day hike away from the car? How does this load change if you spend a night away? My in-the-city walk around shoulder bag , an old LowePro "Magnum-35", holds a light and compact Wista made Zone VI, three lenses, a light CF tripod and the other stuff. All-up, it weighs 25 pounds more or less. The shoulder bag is a compqact condensed package. I also have an old, mid 1980s, LowePro backpack that all the stuff can be packed into, but as I said, I just don't walk that far anymore.
So then, Just how much weight do you carry?
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