where to find elusive pack...

“Where am I supposed to find a 6,000+ cu. in., 4-5 lb pack?! Do they even exist? I can't find one anywhere. If it's 6,000 cu. in, it's 7 lbs. If it's 5 lbs, it's 4,500 cu. in.

I'm at a loss. Thanks.

riley”

“bigger = heavier

...I think the weight just cmes with the territory!”

“It's the old nothing's free thing, I fink.”

“Please excuse the $martass post. A serious thought would be to go to a non adjustable harness. There are fewer and fewer of these which I think is a shame. They usually come in S, M & L (of course) and unless you are really oddly built, can adjust enough to fit well. I suspect that complicated adjustable harnesses cause not only excessive weight, but also problems like hanging back that were mentionned on a previous thread.”

“easy enough...

McHALE PACKS

6000ci, for about 5 lbs.”

“ahem.

much better.”

“Kelty cloud 6500 <3 pounds”

“This almost meets your specs:
Eddie Bauer Expedition Internal Frame 5500c.u. 5.5lbs”

“And when you look at the price tag of these big + light packs, you find what else comes with the territory. (except the E.B. model I'm guessing.)”

“OSPREY!”

“I can't vouch for them, but I think the Mountainsmith Mountainlight series are pretty light.”

“Packlite. I have a 5200ci that weighs about 4 lbs. Very comfortable, he makes custom to whatever specs. you want. Less than $190.00”

“http://www.backpacking.net/gearpack.html
check these out”

“thanks!”

“Hey! You never said cost was part of the deal.”

“OSPREY!”