Grit
Actually my pack is a Kelty White Cloud 6500. All of the accessory stuff is nice. I can strip it down to just a sack with shoulder straps and a thin waist band, or add a large waist band, external pockets, shovel carrier, top pocket, and even the compression straps are modular. At 29 ounces in Summer mode for 6000 inches is way light.
Jim <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
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These are my own opinions based on wisdom earned through many wrong decisions. Your mileage may vary.