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#188257 - 12/26/14 02:26 PM pros and cons of "hiking" vs "climbing" backpacks?
Roastduck member Registered: 12/14/14 Posts: 23	With the knowledge the My Mileage May Vary, are there any advantages or disadvantages to using a climbing backpack (such as the Osprey Variant 37) as a hiking backpack?
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pros and cons of "hiking" vs "climbing" backpacks?	Roastduck	12/26/14 02:26 PM
Re: pros and cons of "hiking" vs "climbing" backpacks?	Mr. Jowee	12/26/14 05:59 PM
Re: pros and cons of "hiking" vs "climbing" backpacks?	TomD	12/29/14 01:30 AM

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