I'm sorry if that came off as a little harsh (re-reading it in your quote, I can see how it could have.) The older I get, the more I become a practicing curmudgeon.

You're right, the majority opinion is usually a good place to start. I was just trying to tell you not to get too upset if, for whatever reason, you decide to go a different route.

In fact, my own experience with the Virga is proof of that. If you read the majority opinion on the BackpackingLight website, I should have been able to make that pack work using ultralight gear. The only problem was that I couldn't get comfortable with it (literally and figuratively.) However, knowing that I "should" prefer it led to me messing around with it longer than I would have otherwise. Oh, well, Earthling's doodad boxes got a little boost as a result, so it turned out OK in the end.

In the Vapor Trail's case, I suspect you'll agree with the majority - just don't force yourself to do so.