We've probably covered this ground indirectly in other posts, but just for fun, let's kick around the question of whether you can carry too much pack.

Just to get things started, my basic load of summer gear, excluding the pack, is about 11 or 12 pounds. Adding a couple pounds of food, a quart of water, and a fuel canister brings me to about 15 or 16 for a summer weekend (add 2 pounds of winter clothes, and I'm at 17 or 18.) I could probably get by using something like the Granite Gear Virga, but I prefer my Deuter ACT Zero. It's two pounds heavier than a frameless pack, but it's very comfortable. The weight of that pack brings me to a load of 18 to 22 pounds, depending on season.

So, am I carrying too much pack? Should I ditch it for something lighter? Is it "wrong" to use a pack that is overkill for the loads you carry?