>>2460930>I'm not the guy you're talking to, but is this serious? I'm Mystery-Ranch-and-Milsurp-anon, so my knees give out before my kit. I have never even heard of weight limits on packs or a "hoist handle".>Wait, 400 dollars for a pack that can't handle 15 kilos!? Fucking hell. Maybe I was too quick to ridicule the idea of civies rocking 400 dollar Mystery Ranch packs, if the alternative is a 400 dollar plastic bag.I'm quite serious, yes See picrel, HMG's SW 2400 max load (40 lbs.). HMG UL packs actually haul more than most other high-end manufacturers' UL packs, but even if it's not anywhere close to maxed out, lifting it by the straps isn't a good idea.
I mean, think about it. In your mind, you're just shaving off 2-3 lbs.of haulage and hiking like normal, but these are actually specialized pieces of gear. It's not merely something to throw money at to gain a couple of pounds. You're supposed to make UL choices in all the gear you carry and what you wear as well.
But again, the hoist handle isn't there just for show. You shouldn't ever lift your pack by the shoulder straps even if it's only got 10-15 lbs. in it.
