so i stopped by southern trails in alabama today, and low and behold they had a z in stock. i tried it on. the new waste belts are alot different than my 16 year old jansport external frame. All in all, I think i'm going to like it.

now i need to start planning out my clothing line up. don't want anything that is going to over heat me, but aren't shorts. i remember many scouts falling out from heat exhaustion and dehydration when i was younger. it's one of the pitfalls i want to avoid with more breathable/lighter clothing