Gossamer Gear G4 users.

I have used my old G4 only for winter trips because it became uncomfortable when loaded above 20 pounds.

However, I loaded it wrong recently and now think I can carry up to 35 pounds with a minimum of suffering.

The wrong way that increases the comfortable load limit is to put the heavy food in the bottom of the pack close to your body. I used bladders with 6 quarts of water to simulate 6 nights of food. I then rolled the RidgeRest and loaded all my gear inside, then put 2 quarts of water in each side pocket.

It was semi-comfortable with just the gear and simulated food. It was still tolerable with the 4 quarts added to the side pockets.

How do other G4 users load their packs?