As I reflected a little on it, I'd probably ignore the statistic. If the pack doesn't fit you comfortably and hold all your gear, it doesn't matter if 99% of thru-hikers like it. You won't - and who's "wrong," you or them?

I learned early in my accounting career that figures can lie, and liars can figure. Not sure how it's relevant, but I've been wanting to use that line for a while now. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />