>>872987Just giving you another option, but why not Granite Gear crown VC 60? It's similar design to the Circuit but
>cheaper ($200)>found at REI if you're in the US (1 year to bash it around)>lighter by half a pound (weighs 1.9 lbs with frame removed, unnecessary for light loads)>less storage room (60 vs 68)68 liters on the Circuit seems like overkill for normal backpacking, assuming you follow some ultralight principles.
Pic related is of my Crown VC 60 in front of my friends being slow as hell packing up their gear. I usually have 5-10L of spare room in it. But my pack weight is between 15-18 lbs.
