Rick, from what my research showed, similar to my SMD Starlight pack. Padded straps and belt, with load lifters, Chris said it should take 30-35 lbs. I weighed most of my winter stuff in my old pack and my bear canister for Fall trips. With a couple quarts of water I believe, came to 38 lbs., so I will be close. Some trips I don't take a shovel or shoes, especially in the Fall before snow camping. I can measure and fit my gear into boxes to figure capacity, but it will come down to actually getting the new pack. I'm stoked, just on the weight savings alone. I'd post a pic or two, but don't know how to move a picture from an email to a post.
Duane