The first one i am looking at is right in the range i'm comfortable with. It is around 5100ci which is pretty suitable for my intentions. I plan to spend most of next summer backpacking out in the west, around California and possibly Colorado. I also do not plan to stay in hotels, i have my own tent, supplies, etc.
The pack i am looking at is:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/det...ER&v=glance
I know it's a cheap pack but i really can't afford a higher range brand from someplace like Rei's and at $60 it's a reasonably functioning pack. The only problem is its weight: at 6lbs empty it's ranging on ridiculous. What are your thoughts/alternatives?