So I am in the market for a new frameless pack. I have a few in mind. Can anyone recommend one over the others or have similar packs I should check out?

Granite Gear Virga
MLD Burn
ULA CDT

Thanks.

I am looking for multiple ultralight backpacks that can carry varying weights. I am planning a backpacking trip for the Boyscouts, most of whom are over weight. I am trying to help them lighten their loads. I am looking at the ULA CDT, Ohm 2.0, and Catalyst, as I need a small backpack for the more experienced backpackers who can minimize their gear, a larger backpack for others, and a really large backpack for a guy that carries a minimum of 40lbs of gear. Help?

Hey guys, I'm new to this forum and this is my first post. I've been a member of hammock forums for a little over a year now and am enjoying using a hammock now. Now I'm ready to upgrade my pack and could use some advice on choosing a new one. Currently I am using a cheap military surplus pack but is does not really fit me. Most of my hiking trips are one or two nights and I would be embarrassed to list all the stuff I carry. My pack probably weighs between 35 and 40 lbs. I am trying to lighten my load one piece at a time but it is a slow go due to lack of finances for new stuff. I was hoping to take advantage of REI's anniversary sale going on this weekend. I was thinking I would probably get a Gregory Baltoro 65. I know it is a heavier pack but I usually hike 5 miles or less and carry too much stuff so I thought the Baltoro would be a good choice since it's supposed to be a comfortable hauler. The sale price would be around $263 I think. I know the ULA Catalyst gets rave reviews here but I'm not sure how well it will carry the heavier loads until I can reduce my gear weight. I think the catalyst cost around $250. I also looked on GoLite's site and they have some super deals going on right now too. The Quest 65 and Jam 70 are both just a little over $100. If I went with a Go Lite I could spend my leftover money on a lighter tarp for my hammock. I really don't know anything about the Go Lite packs and how they compare to the ULA. What do you all think? Thanks for any pointers you could give.

I'm in the planning stages of my AT section hiking journey, beginning next year, and am pack shopping. Last time I owned a pack was many years ago as a Scout and it was a heavy, external frame beast!! I have an opportunity to get a great deal on brand new Gregory packs - 40% of any pack I want and was really hoping someone could share some experiences with the following packs:

1) Gregory Contour 50 - I can get this pack for $155
2) Gregory Z55 - I can get this pack for $167
3) Savant 48 - I can get this pack for $113
4) How is Gregory on customer service???

The Z55 states it is ventilated. How much a difference does that make? All of my section hikes will be somewhere between 18-24 days. Do I really need to go bigger than 55 liters? I have most of my gear and think it will all fit, but I value the voice of experience - so please, let me hear your opinions. Thanks.