High Sierra Topix

Hey, I've got one! Weighs a ton, but is one of the few packs that is (relatively) comfortable around the hips for me. I'll take comfort any day. Also, you can pack a ton of stuff into it without having to tie your whole life onto the outside (I hate having stuff hanging off my pack, particularly when I'm scrambling off-trail).

Thinking I should really try something lighter, on the recommendation of several people I recently got an Osprey Atmos. Cannot stand the thing. Uncomfortable and has an inane design. Also, there's something cool about wearing a pack named after a prehistoric bird (which I'm sure could rip an osprey to shreds).

I've got an older model Bora 90 and yes, it's a monster. Gotta get a lighter pack soon.

Well the consensus is that while it is heavy it is a "Bomb proof" pack. I have looked at the lighter packs and I just can't find anything quite as comfortable. If anything, this pack makes you look for ways to cut the weight. I am always willing to try most anything in that regard but draw the line on cutting toothbrush handles.