The problem is a complete lack of manufacturers producing external frames. The "in" thing now is internal frame packs. Thus, manufacturers, bowing to the fickle whim of the uninformed masses, only produce internal frame product. Take a look at the equipment guide edition of Backpacker magazine. It lists dozens and dozens of packs. Only about 6 are external frame.
That being said, Pete is right. Internals of 5-7000 cu in are probably the best bet, if thats your preference. I used a Kelty Super Tioga (external frame, thank you) this past summer on my trek. It's listed at 4900 cu in, but I had plenty of room for everything.
Craig Winney
----- Original Message -----
From: Pete Swiggum
To: Philmont List Member
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 9:46 PM
Subject: [Philmont] Pack Size
This is only an educated guess, but I would think between 2/3 and 3/4 of the backpacks that you see on the trail at Philmont (or on any other trails, for that matter) are internal frame packs between 5000 and 7000 cubic inches. Some will have outside pockets, some will not. It's all about personal preference and thinking about what you need in a pack.
Doesn't mean external frame packs are bad. Far from it. Many are fantastic. It's just that more backpackers use internal frame packs.
Pete Swiggum
Green Bay, WI
----- Original Message -----
From: John Geyster
To: Philmont List Member
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 9:18 PM
Subject: [Philmont] Pack Size
What size pack volume have folks been using at Philmont recently?
Internal or External?
Did you have enough room, to much or to little?
I used a 120 liter pack in 2004 and thinking of dropping down to a 70 liter in 2007. The 70 liter worked fine for a 7 day trip this summer with no re-supply. But then, I don't carry as much excess stuff as at Philmont.
John Geyster
SM Troop 15
Shelburne Falls, MA.
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