>>2043632thanks. I'm looking at external frames because I don't care if it weighs 1-2 lbs extra because I want to encourage good posture. probably an older used kelty about 60L should be nice and roomy.
>>2052304looking at this too. are there any good kelties where you can remove the frame entirely and use it as a travel backpack? all the ones I see have clevis pins attaching the straps to the frame. should I just tie a couple of paracord bowlines-on-bights from strap to top to convert it into a normal backpack when travelling?