>>1765920Internal frames are only good for mountaineering and similar activities, and shorter trips with light loads, like up to 3 days.
For the regular hiker an external frame is superior and unmatched, even more so for those who are out longer and carry heavier.
The insecure internal framers want to make it about masculinity and whatever, but the fact is that they're just better and have been the standard for thousands of years.