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Lightweight framed pack recommendations for ~18 lb base weight? 45–60L, sub-3 lb
I currently have a Gregory Paragon 60, which comes in around 3.7 lbs. After using it, I realized it’s probably a little more heavy-duty than I need, so I’m looking to drop some pack weight without going all the way to a frameless UL pack.
My base weight is around 18 lbs, and I’m looking for something:
* **45–60L**
* **Under 3 lbs**, ideally closer to the 2–2.5 lb range
* **Framed**
* Comfortable carrying an \~18 lb base weight plus food/water
* Still reasonably durable and supportive
So far, the **ULA Ohm** and **Gregory Focal** are two that seem to fit what I’m looking for. I’ve also looked at Zpacks, but their packs are more than I’m looking to spend.
I’m definitely **not limited to the Ohm or Focal**—those are just two that have stood out from my research so far. I’d especially like to hear about other packs in that same general category that I might be overlooking.
I’m not trying to get the absolute lightest pack possible. I’d rather find a good balance between comfort, weight, durability, and a supportive frame. Basically, something noticeably lighter and less overbuilt than the Paragon without sacrificing too much carrying comfort.
What other packs would you recommend looking at?
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I currently have a Gregory Paragon 60, which comes in around 3.7 lbs. After using it, I realized it’s probably a little more heavy-duty than I need, so I’m looking to drop some pack weight without going all the way to a frameless UL pack.
My base weight is around 18 lbs, and I’m looking for something:
* **45–60L**
* **Under 3 lbs**, ideally closer to the 2–2.5 lb range
* **Framed**
* Comfortable carrying an \~18 lb base weight plus food/water
* Still reasonably durable and supportive
So far, the **ULA Ohm** and **Gregory Focal** are two that seem to fit what I’m looking for. I’ve also looked at Zpacks, but their packs are more than I’m looking to spend.
I’m definitely **not limited to the Ohm or Focal**—those are just two that have stood out from my research so far. I’d especially like to hear about other packs in that same general category that I might be overlooking.
I’m not trying to get the absolute lightest pack possible. I’d rather find a good balance between comfort, weight, durability, and a supportive frame. Basically, something noticeably lighter and less overbuilt than the Paragon without sacrificing too much carrying comfort.
What other packs would you recommend looking at?
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Camping spots
Hello so I camp a lot in central Florida but looking to branch out. I want some cool hike in camping spots preferably like mountains, water, etc. like what you would see on Instagram lol. Rivers, ponds, thick forest, etc. I want to start going to new spots just don’t really know where to start. Willing to drive to Georgia which I probably will have to but if anyone knows any cool spots please!
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Hello so I camp a lot in central Florida but looking to branch out. I want some cool hike in camping spots preferably like mountains, water, etc. like what you would see on Instagram lol. Rivers, ponds, thick forest, etc. I want to start going to new spots just don’t really know where to start. Willing to drive to Georgia which I probably will have to but if anyone knows any cool spots please!
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How Much More Do You Feed Your Dog on Multi-Day Backpacking Trips?
My dog is a 55 lb border collie mix and he's been my hiking buddy for about two years now. Day hikes have been totally fine, he demolishes his food at camp and sleeps like a log. But I'm planning our first two night backpacking trip and I keep second guessing the food situation for him.
At home his diet is pretty dialed in. On trail I'm not sure whether to stick exactly to his regular food or account for the extra output. He's going to be covering real miles with a loaded pack on me, not a casual neighborhood walk. I bumped his portions slightly on a longer day hike last fall and he seemed better for it in the afternoon, less draggy, but that was only one day.
I'm also wondering about timing. I've read conflicting things about not feeding dogs right before big climbs because of bloat risk, and I don't know how seriously to take that for a medium sized dog on moderate terrain versus a giant breed doing something brutal.
The other thing I keep coming back to is water. He drinks a lot more on trail than I expect and I want to build that into my planning rather than run short at a dry camp.
Curious if anyone has figured out a rhythm that actually works over multiple days with a dog.
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My dog is a 55 lb border collie mix and he's been my hiking buddy for about two years now. Day hikes have been totally fine, he demolishes his food at camp and sleeps like a log. But I'm planning our first two night backpacking trip and I keep second guessing the food situation for him.
At home his diet is pretty dialed in. On trail I'm not sure whether to stick exactly to his regular food or account for the extra output. He's going to be covering real miles with a loaded pack on me, not a casual neighborhood walk. I bumped his portions slightly on a longer day hike last fall and he seemed better for it in the afternoon, less draggy, but that was only one day.
I'm also wondering about timing. I've read conflicting things about not feeding dogs right before big climbs because of bloat risk, and I don't know how seriously to take that for a medium sized dog on moderate terrain versus a giant breed doing something brutal.
The other thing I keep coming back to is water. He drinks a lot more on trail than I expect and I want to build that into my planning rather than run short at a dry camp.
Curious if anyone has figured out a rhythm that actually works over multiple days with a dog.
#camping #activity #hiking
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