>>971759I have that one! I got a kelty yukon for like $40 on ebay a few years ago, barely used. For what it's worth, the pack is pretty much indestructable, especially considering it's probably almost as old as I am. As a pack, it's alright; I generally only use it for winter camping when I want to carry in more shit since it's kinda bulky even when empty. You can carry a lot comfortably with this pack, but you really have to plan how you hang your gear to get the most of it. You also need to be wary about your balance, because they stick out far from your body and tend to skew top-heavy. However, I really like how it leaves some breathing room on my back, since I generate a lot of body heat in general and get hot pretty quickly while hiking, even in winter. They are designed to be the most comfortable when they put the weight on your hips, so you're probably going to want to use all the straps, unless you're packing really light, in which case I wouldn't use the external frame anyways. But I am definitely able to carry an obscene amount of gear with this pack, more than I would really ever use. So for the $40 I paid for it, it's pretty good. I was on a pretty tight budget when I bought it, so for the price, it's a reliable backpack. However, if you know someone with an external frame pack, I'd recommend you borrow it and see if you like it, though, as they aren't for everyone, and really the only way to know is to try it.
