Nice looking bunch of packs
Great thread mate. I dropped down from a 65L bag to a 45L bag for my multi-night trips a couple of years ago and don't miss the extra space. The bag itself weighs a lot less and I can hitch my tent to the outside without it getting in the way.
I've yet to ever pack bear line, but other than that my packing list is much the same.
This is why I kayak- I don't want to carry all that stuff! I'd rather let the boat carry it for me! Seriously though, that is a cool set up. I bought Megan a nice pack last year and I've been thinking of getting one for myself sometime. I have lots of sling bags, shoulder bags, laptop bags etc, but no normal backpack.Def